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, June 11, 2013
Canadian Oil Forecast Highlights Challenges Facing Industry
Battle Over Industrial-Size Wind Turbines In Rhode Island
Global Warming Proponents Jump On Recent Tornadoes
The Forces Eating Away At Gasoline Demand
Alternatives Issue May Reflect Energy Executive Confusion
Self-Driving Cars May Be Years Away From Hitting The Road
Musings From The Oil Patch, May 28, 2013
Three Cheers For Mom And Other Road Trip Observations
Stocks On A Tear; Energy Doing Well; Market Overvalued?
Addressing The Economic Growth Challenges Of Europe
Second LNG Terminal Okayed; Gas Export Debate Ongoing
Musings From The Oil Patch – May 24, 2013
Here Come The Millennials – Good For Energy Demand?
Activist Shareholder Exposes Shale Loss For Hess Energy
Is It A World Of Plenty Or Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard?
The Car Of The Future – Relax It Drives Itself
Canada’s Oil Sands, Al Gore And The Ethics Of Oil
Random Energy Thoughts
Musings From the Oil Patch, April 30, 2013
Here We Go Again – EPA Slams State Dept. Keystone EIS
It’s Not Urban, But It Is How Energy Legends Are Created
Announcement Of Saudi Government Change Ignored
Gas, Gas And More Gas – Domestic Resource Base Expands
Oil Industry On Alert – Active Hurricane Season Forecast
Random Energy Thoughts
Musings From the Oil Patch, April 16, 2013
Obama Not Lacking Advice About Keystone XL Decision
China And The Importance Of The South China Sea
Do Two Months Make A Trend? Are Our Metrics Wrong?
James Hansen Retires From NASA To Become An Activist
Economics And Variability Of Renewables Hurting Mandates
Random Energy Thoughts: Déjà Vu All Over Again?
Musings From the Oil Patch, March 19, 2013
Keystone XL: Did He Or Didn’t He? Will He Or Won’t He?
Natural Gas: The Debate Over Whether To Export LNG
California: Can Green Jobs Create Land Of Milk And Honey?
Get Your Mice Ready – Electric Vehicles Are Not Cutting It
Natural Gas Output Falls In December; Start Of A Trend?
The Greed Of Wind Energy Developers, Or Hidden Problems?
Musings From the Oil Patch, March 5, 2013
Building Sand Castles: BSEE’s Regulatory Over-Reach
Will Barnett Shale Study End Debate Over Gas Outlook?
Public Relations Battle Over Keystone Pipeline Ramps Up
New EU Offshore Drilling Rules May Slow Future Activity
Polar Bears And Climate Change Becoming Top Issues
U.S. Gas Prices Soar, Elsewhere Buyers Get Subsidies
Musings From the Oil Patch, February 19, 2013
PwC Says Shale Oil “The Next Energy Revolution” – Really?
Is The End Of The Chinese Economic Miracle In Sight?
Australia Is The New Cheers – Nobody Knows Your Name
Natural Gas Output Growth Frustrating All Forecasters
The Power Of Tax Incentives On Wind Promoter Activities
Does Punxsutawney Phil Lead Or Follow The Weather?
Musings From the Oil Patch, January 28, 2013
Saudi King’s Moves: Sign Of The Future Or Due To Concern?
High Oil Prices Drive Continued Shale Investments In U.S.
Shale Revolution Leads To Rebirth Of Rail Transportation
Hydraulic Fracturing Issue Encounters Protests And Movies
Demographics And Futurists Seek To Help Auto Business
WEF Sees Little Change In The Risks World Faces In 2013
Musings From the Oil Patch, January 15, 2013
Fiscal Cliff Deal Saves Renewable Energy Tax Credits
TransCanada Wins First Of The Four Keystone Fight Rounds
Harvard Business Review Gives Energy CEOs High Rankings
Efficient Cars Force States To Consider Alternative Taxes
Wein’s Surprises For 2013 Could Bring Bad News For Energy
Is The Rig Count Really “Falling Off The Cliff?”