Author: G Allen Brooks

• Here Come The Millennials – Good For Energy Demand?
• Activist Shareholder Exposes Shale Loss For Hess Energy
• Is It A World Of Plenty Or Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard?
• The Car Of The Future – Relax It Drives Itself
• Canada’s Oil Sands, Al Gore And The Ethics Of Oil
• Random Energy Thoughts

Musings From The Oil Patch – May 24, 2013 Read More

• Here We Go Again – EPA Slams State Dept. Keystone EIS
• It’s Not Urban, But It Is How Energy Legends Are Created
• Announcement Of Saudi Government Change Ignored
• Gas, Gas And More Gas – Domestic Resource Base Expands
• Oil Industry On Alert – Active Hurricane Season Forecast
• Random Energy Thoughts

Musings From the Oil Patch, April 30, 2013 Read More

• Obama Not Lacking Advice About Keystone XL Decision
• China And The Importance Of The South China Sea
• Do Two Months Make A Trend? Are Our Metrics Wrong?
• James Hansen Retires From NASA To Become An Activist
• Economics And Variability Of Renewables Hurting Mandates
• Random Energy Thoughts: Déjà Vu All Over Again?

Musings From the Oil Patch, April 16, 2013 Read More

The Fantasy World Of Academics And Energy Development Understanding Certain Dynamics About The Natural Gas Market The Gulf of Mexico Is Back Based On Lease Sale Results China Eases …

Musings From the Oil Patch, April 4, 2013 Read More

• Keystone XL: Did He Or Didn’t He? Will He Or Won’t He?
• Natural Gas: The Debate Over Whether To Export LNG
• California: Can Green Jobs Create Land Of Milk And Honey?
• Get Your Mice Ready – Electric Vehicles Are Not Cutting It
• Natural Gas Output Falls In December; Start Of A Trend?
• The Greed Of Wind Energy Developers, Or Hidden Problems?

Musings From the Oil Patch, March 19, 2013 Read More

• Building Sand Castles: BSEE’s Regulatory Over-Reach
• Will Barnett Shale Study End Debate Over Gas Outlook?
• Public Relations Battle Over Keystone Pipeline Ramps Up
• New EU Offshore Drilling Rules May Slow Future Activity
• Polar Bears And Climate Change Becoming Top Issues
• U.S. Gas Prices Soar, Elsewhere Buyers Get Subsidies

Musings From the Oil Patch, March 5, 2013 Read More

• PwC Says Shale Oil “The Next Energy Revolution” – Really?
• Is The End Of The Chinese Economic Miracle In Sight?
• Australia Is The New Cheers – Nobody Knows Your Name
• Natural Gas Output Growth Frustrating All Forecasters
• The Power Of Tax Incentives On Wind Promoter Activities
• Does Punxsutawney Phil Lead Or Follow The Weather?

Musings From the Oil Patch, February 19, 2013 Read More

• Saudi King’s Moves: Sign Of The Future Or Due To Concern?
• High Oil Prices Drive Continued Shale Investments In U.S.
• Shale Revolution Leads To Rebirth Of Rail Transportation
• Hydraulic Fracturing Issue Encounters Protests And Movies
• Demographics And Futurists Seek To Help Auto Business
• WEF Sees Little Change In The Risks World Faces In 2013

Musings From the Oil Patch, January 28, 2013 Read More

• Fiscal Cliff Deal Saves Renewable Energy Tax Credits
• TransCanada Wins First Of The Four Keystone Fight Rounds
• Harvard Business Review Gives Energy CEOs High Rankings
• Efficient Cars Force States To Consider Alternative Taxes
• Wein’s Surprises For 2013 Could Bring Bad News For Energy
• Is The Rig Count Really “Falling Off The Cliff?”

Musings From the Oil Patch, January 15, 2013 Read More

• What Does End Of The Supercycle Mean For Energy?
• Bad News For Canada’s Oil And Gas Industry Outlook
• Housing And Auto Sales Up: Historical Patterns Returning?
• Aging Stuff May Help Boost Economy In Short-term

Musings From the Oil Patch, January 1, 2013 Read More