In a move that will reverberate throughout the country, the local Lancashire County Council in the United Kingdom rejected a permit for a shale gas project. We discussed the…
The first auto safety device probably was the padded dashboard, unless you count such basics as roofs and windshields. Whatever the case, such features have proliferated to seat belts, air…
In the latest weekly production data from the EIA, on the back of recent March revisions, the U.S. managed to post a 76,000 barrel per day increase in the lower 48.…
The recent spike in earthquakes in Oklahoma could present a “game changer” for regulators. That is how regulators themselves described the spate of earthquakes that struck…
With Li Keqiang’s recent business and investment blitz through Latin America, many in the region are hopeful these increased commitments will result in expanding business…
The story of commodities in the new millennium so far has largely been driven by China. For over fifteen years, rapid Chinese growth and industrialization brought…
Oil from Canada’s oil sands is around 20 percent more carbon-intensive on average than crude from elsewhere. That is the damming conclusion from a forthcoming…
Oil prices have leveled off in recent weeks, but with the negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program bumping up against a deadline, that could change. After crashing…
Miles Per Acre Per YearDuring the late innings of the ICE-age (as in the Internal Combustion Engine age) it has become clear that feeding…
What happens when two nations, that together account for more than fourth quarter of global oil production, begin collaborating on future energy projects? Russian President Vladimir…
The shift in nuclear power from developed nations to third-world countries is an important trend for investors to understand because it is largely redefining the entire…
Some people talk about peak energy (or oil) supply. They expect high prices and more demand than supply. Other people talk about energy demand hitting a…
The risks of owning fossil fuels are rising, along with the temperature, even before carbon gets its price. However, as has been mentioned, the downside to…
If the U.S. is willing to conclude a deal with Iran, lift sanctions and allow Iran to export oil, shouldn’t the U.S. itself allow oil exports?…
One of the hottest issues in both politics and the energy industry over the last year has been the fight surrounding the ban on exports of…
After years of anticipation, the renewable energy revolution is finally here. Solar energy is poised to become the dominant player in electricity markets worldwide moving forward,…
By now, most of us have a view on solar power. You may believe it is the future of energy; that harnessing the very energy that…
Earlier this year, most of the financial stories were about how the Fed will start to raise interest rates in June. Much of this speculation…
The Greek debt crisis is coming to a head as negotiators from Greece and its European creditors meet in Brussels for a last-ditch emergency meeting. A…
Investors looking for an alternative to the staid and slow growth in the U.S. increasingly seem to be turning to international equities in hopes that there…