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, January 1, 2013
What Does End Of The Supercycle Mean For Energy?
Bad News For Canada’s Oil And Gas Industry Outlook
Housing And Auto Sales Up: Historical Patterns Returning?
Aging Stuff May Help Boost Economy In Short-term
Musings From the Oil Patch, December 18, 2012
- Climate Change Proponents Target Energy Stock Holdings
- E&P Spending Survey Gives Cheer Not Lumps Of Coal
- Energy In Crosshairs; Is The Fiscal Cliff Has War Lost?
- The Ups And Downs Of The Global Natural Gas Business
- Record New Fleet MPG May Be Due To Cooking The Books
- Canada Open For Business; But The Open Door Is Closing
Musings From the Oil Patch, December 4, 2012
- Health Of Saudi Ruler Could Become Black Swan In 2013
- Abandoning Nuclear Power Creating Problems For Germany
- OPEC, Oil Markets And Their Future Challenges
- The Perversion Of Green Energy Credits And Server Farms
- Oil Market Dislocations And Gasoline Prices In Texas
- America’s New Vehicle Fleet Gains Fuel-Efficiency Record
- Cape Wind Project Moves One Step Closer To Reality
Musings From the Oil Patch, November 20, 2012
- Canada, O Canada: What Direction For 2013 O&G Capex?
- Is The Oilfield Service Industry Staring At The Up Escalator?
- Demographics Dictate World’s Future Economy Will Slow
- Natural Gas Industry May Give Up Waiting For Godot
- If You Believe The IEA, Our Energy Worries Are Over
- Super Storm Sandy And The Great Global Warming Debate
- New York And New Jersey Revisit 1970s With Gas Rationing
Musings From the Oil Patch, November 6, 2012
- Green Energy, The Presidential Debates And Labor IG’s Audit
- Gasoline Prices Remain Political Issue But Not Ethanol
- Media’s View Of Oil Industry Experts Is Highly Questionable
- Gulf of Mexico Is In A Growth Mode – Will It Continue?
- Hurricane Sandy Becomes Magnet For Global Warming Hype
- Shale Gas Being Attacked On Safety And Emissions
- Canada Weighs “Net Benefits” Of CNOOC/Nexen Deal
Musings From the Oil Patch, October 23, 2012
- BSEE Vs. Offshore Service Industry: A Compromised Policy?
- Does Rebound In Price Signal Return To Health For Gas?
- Thoughts About The Changing Energy Industry Landscape
- Politics Hampers Efforts For Correcting Energy Imbalances
- Energy Poll Backs Obama But By People Without Knowledge
- Global Economic Growth Continues Slowing: Hurts Energy
- Everyone Loves Wind Energy Except For Its Neighbors
Musings From the Oil Patch, October 9, 2012
- Is BSEE Regulation Another Example Of Ideological Agendas?
- Arabia’s Seasons Of Discontent And Saudi Black Swans
- Is America Knocking On The Door Of Energy Independence?
- Driving, Gasoline Use And Texas Subject Of NRDC Study
- Why Aren’t Gasoline Prices A Campaign Issue?
- Are GM’s Volt Sales Figures Being Manipulated?
- The Energy Debate According To VP Joe Biden