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 31, 2012
- Are We Missing The Critical Issues Of Keystone Decision?
- Obama’s State of the Energy Union Speech
- Ramping Up Natural Gas Production And The Treadmill
- Energy In The State Department In Light Of Keystone XL
- Some Key Points From Early Look At 2012 Energy Outlook
- Health Of Houston Economy Improving, But Troubles Exist
- An Additional View On Mercury And CFL Bulbs
Musings from the Oil Patch – January 17, 2012
- Will Natural Gas Price Bears Be Disappointed This Year?
- Rep. Markey Questions Race To Export US LNG
- Outlook For EVs In 2012 Depends On Subsidies
- Rare Earth Metals Put Clean Energy Technologies At Risk
- Promoting Clean Energy Often Requires Gymnastic Skills
- The Challenge Facing Energy Demand In 2012
- 2012 Brings End To Ethanol Subsidy But Not Mandate
Musings from the Oil Patch – December20, 2011
- Ontario Green Energy Policy Blasted By A-G As Costly Folly
- 2012 E&P Spending Plans Call For Another Healthy Increase
- Shale Gas Drilling Faring Better Than Headlines Suggest
- U.S. Wind Industry Confronting Reality Of No Tax Subsidies
- Hurricane Forecasters Give Up Early December Quest
- New Study Says CAFE Standards Will Lead To Larger Cars
Musings from the Oil Patch – December 6, 2011
- Imagining The Future For The Natural Gas Industry
- EIA’s Headline Is Obvious But Misses The Critical Point
- Who Will Finance The Energy Supplies For Our Future?
- Chevy Volt Battery Fire Prompts Study And Concern For EVs
- Will High Gas Prices Really Drive People To Mass Transit?
- Canadian Power Exports Show Problem With Green Energy
Musings from the Oil Patch – November 8, 2011
- Does BG/Cheniere Deal Signal New Energy Market For U.S.?
- Could Marcellus Shale Growth Be Sidelined By Legalities?
- We’re Not Driving Miss Daisy Anymore Says Census Bureau
- Keystone XL Decision Near As Political Pressure Grows
- Understanding The Europe Wildcard And Global Energy Needs
- New Concern Over Hydraulic Fracturing May Impact Its Use
- What’s The Outlook For Energy Stocks?
Musings from the Oil Patch – October 25, 2011
- Optimistic NPC Resource Study Did Not Consider Price
- Global Economy Sputters – Energy Demand Eroding
- How To Question Reserve Reports Without Any Knowledge
- Admiral Allen (Ret.) Has Family Chat With Offshore Execs
- Rhode Island Wind Farm Hits New And Interesting Snag
- The “Great Crew Change” Carries Potential Risks For Industry
- Volvo Trying Flywheel Energy Storage Technology
Musings from the Oil Patch – October 11, 2011
- What The World Needs Now Is Not Love, But A Bio-bike!
- NPC Is Extremely Optimistic About Natural Gas, If…
- How Green Energy Can Be Used To Hammer Business
- Italian Scientists On Trial; Should All Scientists Worry?
- Our Favorite Energy Indicators In The News
- Rhode Island Pushes To Expand Renewable Energy Sector
- Energy And Private Equity – Targets Of Politicians Globally