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, April 18, 2017
Will Oilfield Service Inflation Undo The Current Recovery?
Shootout At The O.K. Parking Lot As Environmentalists Rally?
An Alaskan Volcano, Hurricane Season And Gas Demand
Is Germany’s Green Power Move A Warning For U.S. Users?
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 4, 2017
Will Faltering Oil Prices Alter The New Industry Cycle?
The Troubled Natural Gas Market Maybe Finding Some Help
Oil Prices Heading Up, But Is It All Based On Sentiment?
Climate Change, Green Energy And Fossil Fuels’ Future
Marine Sail Experiment Reminds Us Of Offshore History
Musings From The Oil Patch, March 21, 2017
Crude Oil Prices: Divining The Future; Is It Possible To Do?
Challenges For EVs In Revolutionizing Transportation Sector
Germany Acts To Ban ICE Vehicles; Risks Higher Emissions
Climate On Center Stage; How Well Are Renewables Doing?
One Man’s Answer To: How Green Was My Tesla?
Musings From The Oil Patch, March 7, 2017
Will A KISS Environmental Policy Work For America?
Are The Forces Present To Break Oil Out Of Its Range?
Are Oil Company Execs Like Ostriches About EVs?
Study Says New York Can Do Without Nuclear Power Plant
Musings From The Oil Patch – February 21, 2017
Can We Grow Production As Much As The Optimists Say?
Driving Longer And Going Farther Can Actually Save Gas
Understanding The Factors Influencing Crude Oil Prices
Are Commodity Speculators Becoming Less Bullish?
Crude Oil Prices Supported By High OPEC Cut Compliance
A Lighter Moment, And A Serious Issue To Contemplate
DOES THIS AIRBAG MAKE ME LOOK FAT?
Musings From The Oil Patch, February 7, 2017
The Auto Industry, The EV Revolution And Fuel Markets
Are The Speculators Right About The Oil Price Direction?
Natural Gas, Nuclear Power And The Future Of The Grid
BP Energy Outlook Offers Interesting Views Of The Future
Musings From The Oil Patch – January 24, 2017
President Trump, The U.S. Dollar And Crude Oil Prices
The Regulatory Mess Left By The Obama Administration
Trade Of The Decade Was Bet Against Crude Oil
Making Money In The Oil Patch Is Harder Than You Think
2017: The Year Of The Electric Vehicle, Or Maybe Not
Musings From The Oil Patch – January 10, 2017
What If The World Enters A New Global Cooling Period?
Energy Themes Of 2017 Will Mirror Those Of 2016
2016 Was Quite A Year For Crude Oil And Natural Gas Prices
Musings From The Oil Patch – December 27, 2016
T’was The Energy Report Before Christmas
America’s Renewable Energy In A New Era – Offshore Wind
Understanding The Challenges Of Oil Price Forecasting
Electric Vehicles Get Environmental Boost But Fail CO2 Test
Recent Arctic Blast A Reminder Of Perils Of Cold Weather
Musings From The Oil Patch – December 13, 2016
Clock Ticking – Obama Agencies Spin Up Fuel Rules
Vienna Accord – How OPEC’s Agreement Was Preordained
How Abuse Of APA Could Alter The Future Of The GOM
Canada Faces Reality That Commodities Power Economy
Musings From The Oil Patch – November 29, 2016
The OPEC Agreement: Yes…But
Are EVs Reaching The Take-off Point Or Doomed To Neutral?
The 2016-2017 Winter: Will It Be The Winter Of Our Despair?
Renewables And Battery Technology Breakthroughs
Watson And The World Of Big Data In Energy