Category Archives: Energy markets

The U.S. Needs To Double The Size Of Its Energy Grid

Will the state of the US grid constrain the conversion to electric vehicles and other green devices?

Is This the Beginning of the End for Gasoline?

While the arrival of what is probably peak gasoline is good news, there’s a long way to go in reducing its use.

Will the EU Sanction Russia’s Nuclear Industry?

Doing so would hurt the economies of several European countries, but don’t worry. Brussels is working on a plan.

The Rise of China (and the Fall of the U.S.?)

Tectonic eruptions in Eurasia erode America’s global power.

To the Losers Go the Spoils?

Germany is latest western nation to position itself to profit off of whatever is left of Ukraine after its (and NATO’s) eventual loss.

Global Shipping Is Under Pressure to Stop Its Heavy Fuel Oil Use Fast – That’s Not Simple, but Changes Are Coming

While proposals to curb shipping industry emissions are overdue, it would help to address the shippers too.

Ukraine Conflict Highlights Key Question for Africa: Should We Focus on the Problems of the Elite, or Those Faced by the Majority of the Population?

Professor Sokona, Vice-Chair of the IPCC, on how Ukraine has reshaped thinking in Africa and on the needed transformation in its leadership

The Hidden Costs Of The Renewables Boom

Why renewables are not a free lunch.

Tracking the EU Decoupling from Russia

Taking stock of the EU’s economic divorce from Russia.

Russia Leaves Neoliberal West to Join World Majority

The sanctions against Russia and Russia’s kinetic war in Ukraine have produced great changes in and outside. But what are their implications?

James K. Galbraith: The Gift of Sanctions – An Analysis of Assessments of the Russian Economy, 2022 – 2023

Galbraith debunks conventional wisdom on sanctions against Russia.

Saudi- U.S. Relations Sour Further On Huge OPEC+ Surprise Cut

Yes, sports fans, the Administration blew it with Saudis. Dealings may have been set to sour, but Team Biden accelerated the process.

Warning Lights Flashing Red for Italian Economy

Already dealing with rate and energy hikes, Meloni government eliminates two programs that were effectively providing stimulus just as Italy becomes country with lowest employment rate in the bloc. Now billions of EU recovery funds are at stake too.

U.S. Losing Influence As Saudi Arabia Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The US has managed to alienate Saudi Arabia, a one-time key ally.