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 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
Musings From The Oil Patch, November 6, 2018
As Oil Prices Fluctuate, Attention Shifts To Natural Gas
Snow Globes And The 2015-2018 Energy Market
AVs And MaaS Clash, With City Life Potentially The Big Loser
Pace Of EV Sales Up, Lifting Forecasts For Future Growth
IMO 2020 Will Not Be Delayed; Possibly Disappointing Shippers
Musings From The Oil Patch, October 23, 2018
The New IPCC Report Lands With A Thud
We’re Back, With Greater Appreciation For The Real World
Renewable Power Loses Out To Natural Gas In Power Market
Trying To Dodge Florence On Trip Home Was Unnecessary
Musings From The Oil Patch, September 18, 2018
Natural Gas Storage And Possible Market Outlooks
Gun Smoke From Trans Mountain Decision Hasn’t Cleared
Is New England Waking Up To Future Energy Problems?