Category Archives: Energy markets

How Far Will Trump Go To Save U.S. Shale

The U.S. shale oil industry had considerable problems before Saudi Arabia and Russia launched their oil price war. What comes next?

The Pros and Cons of Planting Trees To Address Global Warming

Why planting more trees is not a climate change magic bullet.

The Future of Exxon and the Permian’s Flaring Crisis

Exxon flares more gas than any other company in the Permian Basin, America’s most prolific oil field, emitting massive volumes of greenhouse gases as well as toxic pollution that fouls the air in West Texas.

After Bloody Day, Coronavirus Meltdown Continues. Big Danger: Italian and Eurobanks Are Set To Blow

So many coronavirus panics that a looming risk is getting little notice: implosion of Italy’s banks, a potential Credit Anstalt event.

Oil Price Crash: 50% Of U.S. Shale Could Go Bankrupt

Yesterday’s oil price downdraft, if not meaningfully reversed, will create a world of hurt among US producers, most of all shale gas players.

Is the U.S. Fracking Boom Based on Fraud?

Is the seamy side of fracking the only side?

3 Energy Sectors Most Threatened by the Coronavirus

The coronavirus has already whacked energy prices. But which products are particularly vulnerable?

To Many’s Dismay, Permian Produces More Gas and Condensate Instead of Oil and Profits

Justin Mikula continues to document fracking follies; this installment focuses on the challenges stymieing profitability in the top US oil field, the Permian shale.

How To Roast the Planet with Good Intentions: The Climate Equity Act

A new bill illustrates how not to tackle climate change.

The Potential Climate Consequences of China’s Belt and Roads Initiative

The anticipated heavy use of coal in building out China’s Belt and Road effort is a climate change train wreck.

Russia Is Defeating The U.S. In The Middle East Oil Game

The US made a mess of Iraq, and at considerable cost, and Russia is in the process of picking up the best pieces.

Plastic Watch: Congress Considers Bill to Impose Extended Producer Responsibility, AKA ‘You Break It, You Buy It’

The Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act would impose extended producer responsibility.

Believe It or Not, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Was Even Worse Than Previously Thought

he legacy of Deepwater Horizon lives on, and not in a good way.

Trump Drops Antitrust Probe of Four Automakers Which Adopted Tougher Cal Tailpipe Emissions Standards

Trump drops antitrust investigation of emissions agreeemt between four automakers and state California.

EU Plans to Measure True Climate Impacts of LNG Imports From US Fracked Gas

With climate impacts comparable to coal, the European Commission is planning to study methane reductions emission, with implications for fracked gas US producers.