Energy Musings
An eclectic collection of stories and analyses by Allen Brooks, dealing with issues and developments within the energy industry that have potentially significant implications for executives operating oilfield service companies.
Musings From The Oil Patch,March 6, 2018
EVs, AVs And TaaS: The Hype Versus Reality
Pipeline War Ignites Constitutional Battle Across Canada
The Electrification Of Europe’s Auto Industry Continues
Energy Market Hypocrisy In New England
Spring Approaches, But Offers Little Hope For Natural Gas
Musings From The Oil Patch, February 20, 2018
Considering EIA’s Peak Oil Production Forecast
Opportunities And Challenges In Utility Infrastructure
From Tailwind To Headwind: Natural Gas Market Suffers
Moral Decisions Confront Autonomous Vehicles
How Much Do Your Eating Habits Hurt Our Climate?
Musings of the Oil Patch, February 6, 2018
Survey: Those Four Famous Words May Be Right This Time
We Will Be Saved By Millennials, EVs and AVs – Really?
January Cruel To Natural Gas Although Good For Crude Oil
Auto Executives Survey Offers View Of Market’s Evolution
California Imposes More Aggressive Vehicle Fleet Transition
B.C. Pipeline Battle Is Problem For Canada’s O&G Industry
Musings From The Oil Patch, January 23, 2018
Nobody Cares About Oil Anymore – But Is That Smart?
Winter Weather Highlights Natural Gas Market Challenges
Are Electric Vehicles Old News Now Or Merely Mainstream?
Germany’s Renewable Energy Revolution Faces Challenges
Musings From The Oil Patch, January 9, 2018
Seeking The Future For Oil & Gas In A Challenging World
The Green Movement Is Alive And Well In Europe
New York Governor Wants To Lead Offshore Wind Parade
Are Autonomous Cars Ready For Prime Time In The Snow?
Could A Boom Develop In 2018 For The Oil & Gas Industry?
Mystery Of The Natural Gas Market
Musings From The Oil Patch, December 19, 2017
Oil & Gas Industry Capex Projecting Uptick For A Change
Is Oil Facing A Collapse Or Heading For Another Bull Run?
The Cleaner Air Of California Comes From Nature Not Policy
Climate Change No Longer A National Security Risk
Electric Vehicles, Rare Metals And Electric Demand
Musings From The Oil Patch, December 5, 2017
The OPEC Bazaar Offers Something For Everyone
For EVs: Projections Automatically Become A Fact, Until Not
Electric Cars Have Long History Of Failing To Meet The Hype
The Electric Semi Truck Is On The Horizon – Good News?
Musings From The Oil Patch, November 21, 2017
The Importance Of Government Subsidies For EV Success
Natural Gas Market Prepares For 2017-2018 Winter Season
What If Trump Is Right That Climate Change Is A Hoax?
TransCanada Name Change: To Hide Or Change Spots?
Musings From The Oil Patch, November 7, 2017
Is Norway The Model For Future Electric Vehicle Adoption?
Energy Stocks Begin Stirring: A Message For Investors?
How Natural Gas Is Reshaping The Global Energy Market
How Tax Policy Could Help The Climate Change Response
Musings From The Oil Patch, October 24, 2017
Energy Transitions: Issues, Questions And Some Answers
Transitioning Energy For The Transportation Sector
Transitioning Energy Fuels In The Fixed Power Sector
The Transition Underway Among Energy Exporters
Understanding The Magnitude Of The Energy Transition Issue
Musings From The Oil Patch, October 10, 2017
Understanding The Energy Revolution In Transportation
Shaking Up Saudi Arabia May Dislocate Global Oil Markets
It Was The Best Of Trips And It Was The Worst Of Trips
Natural Gas Injection Season Will Leave Storage Nearly Full
TransCanada Kills Energy East And Alters World Oil Market