Category Archives: Energy markets

Central Banks, Green Finance, and the Climate Crisis

The tough policy choices ahead for confronting the climate crisis.

Energy Destinies – Part 3: Energy Storage – Inconvenient Complications

Satyajit Das continues his in-depth analysis on whether the green energy revolution can deliver on its promises, focusing today on batteries.

Oil Prices, Oil Profits, Speculation, and Inflation

n the not inconsiderable role of speculation in the crude oil market in the increase in the WTI crude oil price.

Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels

Supposed green hydrogen projects are more often than not are Trojan horses for fossil fuel use.

The EU Sows the Seeds of Its Own Destruction

Brussels’ increasing attacks on the working class mirror decades-long Italian efforts that have caused a collapse in standard of living and trust in the EU.

Energy Destinies – Part 2: Renewable Energy – Character Shortcomings

Satyajit Das provides another deep dive into the realities of the so-called energy transition.

A Majority Of Americans Are Against Banning Gas Stoves

Even Americans who don’t have gas stoves oppose a ban.

The Ironies of Neal Stephenson: Thoughts on His Thriller, Termination Shock

Neal Stephenson’s geo-engineered world

Energy Destinies – Part 1: Power Needs and Sources – Balancing Barrels

Satyajit Das provides a series on the energy transition, starting with the historical role of energy and supply and demand patterns.

“Properly Measured Inflation Is No Longer a Significant Issue . . .”

The data say many meaures of inflation have moderated and energy prices are down. Readers?

The EU Looks to “Jungle” Sacrifice Zones to Help It Out of Energy Crisis: North Africa Edition

Low wages and dirty energy make North Africa an attractive options for the EU to keep the “garden” green and profitable.

The EU Looks to “Jungle” Sacrifice Zones to Help It Out of Energy Crisis

Low wages and dirty energy make the Balkans and North Africa attractive options for the EU to keep the “garden” green and profitable.

Is Russia’s Least Bad Option Now the Maximalist Stance of Taking Control of Western Ukraine?

Is Russia moving towards the perceived necessity of subduing western Ukraine? And how might that work?

Booming Solar Industry Has An Unresolved Waste Problem

Solar panels have a roughly 15 year life. Where do they go to die? The answers now are not very good.