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 30, 2019
The Dynamic State Of The U.S. Power Industry
Why The Natural Gas Market Remains So Disappointing
Weak Auto Sales Could Be A Sign Of An Energy Challenge
Alberta Makes Election History: New Energy Course?
EVs And Wind Power Suffer Slings And Arrows Of Reality
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 16, 2019
Spring Has Sprung: What Does It Mean For Commodities?
Pressure To Revamp Subsidies Questions EV Market Health
Saudi Aramco And The Wild West, Emerald City and Oz
It’s Hurricane Forecasting Season, But Should We Worry?
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 2, 2019
Will Tesla Show The Need For More Subsidies For EV Success?
Oil Forecasts Risk Black Swans That Make Them Be Wrong
Coal-to-Gas Power Plant Switch: Ticket To A Cleaner World?
The Clock Ticks For A Clearer Energy Picture In Canada
Musings From The Oil Patch, March 19, 2019
ESG Investing And The Reshaping Of The Energy Industry
Natural Gas Remains Most Misunderstood Energy Market
Are We Watching The Demise Of Oil Supplier Venezuela?
The Future For EVs And Transportation Oil Demand
Musings From The Oil Patch, March 5, 2019
Watching While ISO New England Rides Toward A Cliff
Is The IMO Worried About Its 2020 Fuel Rule Not Working?
The Climate Gang’s Misuse Of Polar Bear News
Canada’s Energy Conundrum: Oil Flows But Can’t Leave
Musings From The Oil Patch, February 19, 2019
Global Coal Market Highlights Green New Deal Problem
Winter Highlights A Critical Hurdle For Autonomous Cars
Could Auto Market Help Mitigate IMO 2020 Compliance?
So, What Did EV Drivers Not Know About Cold Weather?
Musings From The Oil Patch, February 5, 2019
Disruption And Rethinking Energy Business Models
Another View Of Oil’s Investment Performance Record
The Upcoming Oil Market Disruptor: IMO 2020
Renewables Challenged By Battery Storage Economics
Musings From The Oil Patch, January 22, 2019
Energy: So Far So Good – Will It Be The Star Of 2019?
Judging The Electric Vehicle Revolution’s Success
Canada Energy Policy Swings And The Political Landscape
Musings From The Oil Patch, January 8, 2019
History Doesn’t Repeat, But The Energy Market Rhymes – Part 2
Sorting Out Trends Impacting The Natural Gas Market
Canada Oil Prices Recover After OPEC-like Actions
Surprise! Surprise! Falling Prices Do Hurt Oilfield Activity
Musings From The Oil Patch, December 18, 2018
History Doesn’t Repeat, But Energy Market Rhymes – Part 1
Oh Canada, Oh OPEC, Eh!
Another Sign Of How Shale Is Changing The Energy World
Has The Natural Gas Market Embraced Global Warming?
Musings From The Oil Patch, December 4, 2018
Trials And Tribulations Of Wind Power Raise Economic Issues
Deepwater Wind Sale: A Sign Of Offshore Wind’s Arrival?
Why Is General Motors Pushing For EV Tax Credits?
IMO 2020 May Not Be As Disruptive As Some Have Thought
Alberta To Buy Rail Cars, But Then Moves To Cut Oil Output