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, May 31, 2016
Value Investor Favoring Commodity Paradigm Shift Recants
Autonomous Truck Technology Being Promoted Over Cars
Oil Flirts With $50 Price Tag But Rally May Be Ending
El Niño Over; What Comes Next Will Impact Nat Gas Market
New England Grapples With Its Future Electricity Supply
A Sinking Florida Is Not A New Climate Change Phenomenon
Musings From The Oil Patch, May 17, 2016
From Heat And Humidity To Warm Days And Cool Nights
Another Weekend Adventure For Saudi’s Energy Policy
Wealthy Tech Leader Sees Basic R&D Key To Energy Issue
Fossil Fuel Divestment Might Focus On Tobacco Investments
Canada’s Wildfires Prompt Environmental Attacks On Oil
Musings From The Oil Patch, May 3, 2016
Offshore Wind Presented As Future But Cost Is A Problem
The Future Of Saudi Arabia Without Oil – A Possibility?
Does Hope For The Natural Gas Market Depend On Weather?
Will Driverless Trucks Impact More Than Autonomous Cars?
Oil Bust Has Energy Execs Seeking New Business Models
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 19, 2016
Helping Explain The Enigma That Is Saudi Arabia’s Oil Policy
Oilfield Labor Good News May Really Be Bad News
Nutrition Study History, Free Speech Attack And The Climate
Gasoline Relief As Self-driving Cars Face Limitations
Upcoming Hurricane Season Creates Forecasting Challenge
Musings From The Oil Patch – April 5, 2015
Climate Change Reality Will Force Debate Reassessment
BOEM Final Rule Confirms Its Eye For Regulatory Expansion
Is The Current Oil And Gas Industry Downturn About To End?
Is Energy Department Chasing Its Next Solyndra Fiasco?
GOM Lease Sale Portends Further Offshore Weakness
Oil And Gas Industry Under Assault Like Never Before?
Musings From The Oil Patch March 22, 2016
When Is History Not A Guide For The Future Of Oil Prices?
Struggling Economies, Stimulus, Cheap Money And Energy
Shell And Aramco Break-up Highlights Market Share Issue
Outlook for The U.S. Offshore Industry Is Darkening
Oregon Embarks On Aggressive Clean Power Move
U.S. LNG Market Surprised By Jordan Cove Decision
Musings From The Oil Patch March 8, 2016
Understanding Historical Mindsets In Today’s Energy World
Will Saudi Arabia’s Cash Drain Drive Oil Output Cut?
Oil, Oil Everywhere But Not Many Containers For Storage
The Puzzle Of China’s Demand Hurts Oil Market Recovery
A Man With Great Impact On The Shale Revolution Dies
Houston Growing Despite Energy Industry Downturn
Musings From The Oil Patch March 8, 2016
More Insights Into Mind Of Saudi Arabia About Energy Policy
Crude Oil Prices And The Underwhelming World Economy
Crumbling Oil Industry Offers Challenges And Opportunities
Are Oil Companies Vulnerable To Electric Vehicles?
Look Out Cows! Here Come The Regulators
Musings From The Oil Patch February 9, 2016
What If We Are In A Black Swan Energy World?
Low Prices And Liberal Politics Change Canada’s Energy Biz
Seeking Insights Into Saudi Arabia Oil Industry Thinking
A Reminder Of How Cheap Our Energy Really Is
Threat Of Obama’s 21st Century Clean Transportation System
Another Energy Transition Underway – LEDs In, CFLs Out
Musings From The Oil Patch January 26, 2016
Is NOIA About To Focus On Offshore Regulation Overreach?
For Oil Industry: What Is The Sound Of Another Shoe Dropping?
Record Auto Sales And Optimism Trumped At Auto Show
New Icebreakers: Unneeded Or Climate Change Insurance?
Public Lands: Is Methane The Common Denominator?
Musings From The Oil Patch January 12, 2016
2015 – 2nd Warmest Year On Record Or Just A False Alert?
Middle East Mess, Weak Global Economy and Oil Outlook
Oil Prices: Darkest Before Dawn Or Entering A Black Hole?
Just When You Thought Keystone XL Was Dead, It Arises
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