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, November 11, 2013
Safety Statistics Reporting Could Impact Offshore Regulation
The Enigma Of China’s Economy And Its Energy Needs
Will Slower Economic Growth Challenge U.S. Energy?
First Time Since 2007 OPEC Raises Oil Demand Outlook
Wrestling With The Natural Gas Production Bear
Musings From The Oil Patch, October 29, 2013
Accidents Haunt Canada’s Rail Transportation Of Crude Oil
New Study On Youth Driving Says It’s All About Economics
Al Gore Tilting At Windmills But With Significant Support
EIA Introduces New Data To Help Understand O & G Output
Has EPA Become The Punching Bag For Industry And States?
Acceleration In Patents Should Help World’s Energy Markets
Musings From The Oil Patch, October 15, 2013
Ol’ Man Natural Gas Just Keeps Rollin’ Along
The Reordering Of The Global Oil And Gas Industry
Will The British Election Be About ‘Bread and Circuses?’
How A 30,000-foot View Can Often Prove Dangerous
No Arctic Shipping Route – A Blow To Global Warming?
“On the road again – Just can’t wait to get on the road again”
Musings From The Oil Patch, October 1, 2013
Shale, Shale And More Shale – The Good, Bad And Ugly
Germany’s Clean Energy Problems Gaining Visibility In U.S.
More Data Reflects Concern About Health Of U.S. Economy
Continuing To Receive Mixed Signals About Keystone
Hurricane Season Confounds Forecasters And Warmists
Musings From The Oil Patch, September 17, 2013
Economy On The Upswing But Risks Are Emerging
Does Syria Matter For The Future Of Crude Oil Markets?
We Found The World’s Next Alternative Energy Source
Wind Energy Is Clearly Politically Correct In Rhode Island
Americans Continue To Drive Less; Will That Ever Change?
Musings From The Oil Patch, August 6, 2013
Baker Hughes New Well Data Leads To Activity Questions
Tapping The Petroleum Industry’s Money Pot
President Obama, Keystone XL And Unhelpful Canada
Death Of The Father Of Fracking – Changing The Industry
India Addresses Wind’s Flaw While Europe And U.S. Ignore It
TransCanada’s Energy East Line – Answer For Keystone?
Musings From The Oil Patch, July 23, 2013
Shale Alters Energy Market, But Players Face Challenges
Regulator Change At BSEE Might Become Industry Nightmare
Transportation And Developing Economies Drive Oil Use
Is It The End Of The Commodity Super-Cycle?
Is Barack Obama A Modern-Day Marie Antoinette?
Is Midland’s 58-Story Tower A Symbol Of The Oil Boom?
Visual Impact Of The Power Of Eagle Ford Formation
Musings From The Oil Patch, July 9, 2013
Foreigners Asking For Certainty Should Read U.S. History
Learning How Much Climate Scientists Don’t Know
Natural Gas Output Continues Up Despite Rig Count Drop
Rhode Island, Electric Cars And A Revolution?
Obama Climate Speech Confuses Keystone Analysis
More Analysts Questioning End Of Auto Love-Affair
Defending Against Rising Sea Levels Still Ignores Reality
Musings From The Oil Patch, June 25, 2013
Popular Symbol Of Global Warming May Not Be Threatened
What China’s “Small City-ization” Does For Energy Demand?
Three Cheers For The U.S. Oil Industry! Hold The Predictions
How To Deal With Climate Change And Rising Sea Levels