Natural Gas Performed Heroically In Texas, Until It Didn’t
In an article this week for WIRED — The Energy Sector Must Prepare for More Extreme Weather — I detailed some of the primary causes behind the... read more
The Energy Sector Must Prepare for More Extreme Weather
TEXAS HAS ALWAYS seen its share of extreme weather events, but over the past two decades they have intensified. A few years ago, after the fifth “... read more
Which President Oversaw The Highest Gasoline Prices?
This week I filled up with gasoline, and the price was over $3.00 a gallon. It’s been a long time since I paid that much for gasoline. In fact, I... read more
The Inherent Risks In President Biden’s Energy Plan
You may count me among those who want to see society move beyond fossil fuels. We all know there are negative consequences associated with fossil... read more
Political Shifts In U.S. And Europe Bring Clean Energy Supply Chains To The Fore
Over the past decade, no major energy source has grown faster than solar power. According to the 2020 BP Statistical Review of World Energy,... read more
Funding For Battery Technology Companies Exploded In 2020
Last fall Swedish lithium-ion battery maker Northvolt announced that it had raised $600 million in equity to invest in capacity expansion, research... read more
Turkey Konya New Facility Blends Hydrogen and Natural Gas for Clean Energy
Turkey Konya new facility blends hydrogen and natural gas for clean energy. Turkey will be blending hydrogen, promoted as a clean, efficient and... read more
Addressing Reader Feedback On Rising Gasoline Prices
Over the past two years, I have written two articles for Forbes on gasoline prices that got more than half a million views each. That means there is... read more
Who Is To Blame For Rising Gasoline Prices?
This past week the national average price for regular gasoline rose to $2.71 per gallon. That marks an increase of $0.46/gallon since the beginning... read more
Oil Production Changes By President From 1961-2020
Over the past 60 years, U.S. oil production has seen its ups and downs. From the decline that began in 1970 through the fracking boom of the 2000s,... read more