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.
2011 Energy Surprise: Oil Price Down and Natural Gas Up!
This morning the business talk shows focused on crude oil futures price climbing above $92 per barrel. The talking heads are commenting on the oil price move being part of a upward trend that will soon break the $100 a barrel price barrier last experienced in 2008 – both on the way up to $147 and during the following commodity price collapse. The $100 a barrel mark
Musings from the Oil Patch – December 21, 2010
- EIA Forecasts More Shale Gas Resources And Greater Use
- Natural Gas Vehicles And Hybrids Fighting For Market Share
- Canadian Study Tries To Start Adult Discussion Of Oil Sands
- Hurricane Forecast Calls 2011 Potentially Worse Than 2010
- Climate Conference Ends With Minimal Accomplishments
- Administration’s Auto Mandates Raise Costs And Emissions
- A Merger Of Canada And The U.S. Merely Fiction?
Musings from the Oil Patch – November 9, 2010
- Oil Industry Confronts Ghost Of Future Regulation
- Energy Stocks Have Mostly Trailed Market This Year
- Future Of The Gulf Of Mexico Oil And Gas Industry
- J.D. Power Didn’t Get The Electric Vehicle Hype Memo
- Third Quarter Wind Speed Data Shows Variability
- Debate Continues About Volt’s Status As An Electric Vehicle