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Gasoline Prices Up, But Still Below 2008 Peak

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Musings from the Oil Patch – January 19, 2011

January 18, 2011December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Offshore Industry: Waiting For Godot; Will He Ever Come?
Why Are Electric Vehicles Darlings Of Detroit Auto Show?
Seismic Replaced By Fracturing, But E&P Cycle Building
Dutch Opt For New Strategy On Energy And Renewables
What Vintage Is Your Barrel Of Crude Oil?

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Land Gas Production Shows First Decline In 2010

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Musings from the Oil Patch – January 4, 2011

January 4, 2011December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Surprise Of 2011: Crude Oil Down And Natural Gas Up
2011 Another Year Of Robust Industry Capital Spending
A Simmons’ Bet Matt Would Have Likely Doubled Down On
Will China Prevent $5 A Gallon Gasoline Here?
East Coast Blizzard And Snowy Europe = Climate Change?

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Potential Gas Committee Gas Resource Forecast

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Musings from the Oil Patch – December 21, 2010

December 21, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

EIA Forecasts More Shale Gas Resources And Greater Use
Natural Gas Vehicles And Hybrids Fighting For Market Share
Canadian Study Tries To Start Adult Discussion Of Oil Sands
Hurricane Forecast Calls 2011 Potentially Worse Than 2010
Climate Conference Ends With Minimal Accomplishments
Administration’s Auto Mandates Raise Costs And Emissions
A Merger Of Canada And The U.S. Merely Fiction?

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Horizontal Rig Share Remains In Uptrend

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Musings from the Oil Patch – December 7, 2010

December 7, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

The Role Of Natural Gas Grows Despite Economics
Looks Like Offshore O&G Regulated To Energy Backseat
Mary Meeker And The Future Of Clean Energy Technology
Wind Energy Advances; Remains White House Darling
A Record Hurricane Year But U.S. Dodges A Bullet

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There Are A Large Number Of Shale Plays

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Musings from the Oil Patch – November 23, 2010

November 23, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Separating Wheat From The Chaff Of Unconventionals
Fuel Economy And Electric Vehicles – The Future Vision
Northern Hemisphere Wind Speeds – Wind Energy Problem?
Taxes And A Rapidly Changing Ethanol Market
Offshore Wind Conference Points Out Jobs Problem

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Energy Stocks Mirror Commodity Moves; Lag Market

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Musings from the Oil Patch – November 9, 2010

November 9, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Oil Industry Confronts Ghost Of Future Regulation
Energy Stocks Have Mostly Trailed Market This Year
Future Of The Gulf Of Mexico Oil And Gas Industry
J.D. Power Didn’t Get The Electric Vehicle Hype Memo
Third Quarter Wind Speed Data Shows Variability
Debate Continues About Volt’s Status As An Electric Vehicle

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Chesapeake” View Of Gas Shale Economics

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Musings from the Oil Patch – October 26, 2010

October 26, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Curtain Being Pulled Back From The Oz Of Gas Shales
Iran Gaining Control Of Iraq Without Firing A Shot?
The “Green” Car Hype Is Officially Underway
Population Demographics And Energy Consumption
“Watch Out That The Oil Doesn’t Drop On You!”
Renewable Energy Is Nice But Few Willing To Pay Cost

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China’s Largest Male Population Group Is Age 40-44

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Musings from the Oil Patch – October 12, 2010

October 12, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

China And Conventional Wisdom: Always Right?
Oceana Wants To Duplicate Europe Wind Development In US
The Hidden Cleantech Revolution Covers Energy Issue Well
Chinese HSR Saga Highlights Risk For Auto Technology
Canada Oil Sands: Trying For A Better Environmental Image
White House Considers Boosting CAFE Even More
Possible Double Hit For Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project

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Recent Marcellus Shale Leasing Results

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Musings from the Oil Patch – September 28, 2010

September 27, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Marcellus Shale: Good News Critique
Climate Change Battle Being Waged Over Sunspots
Global Warming Dead; Now It’s Global Climate Disruption
Obese Americans Challenge Vehicle Fuel Savings Needs
US and Europe Hit By Low-Wind – Challenge For Wind Power
Battle Over Winter Weather Forecasts Starts

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Marcellus Production Better Than Expected

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Musings from the Oil Patch – September 14, 2010

September 13, 2010December 16, 2020 - by G Allen Brooks

Gas Shales: Good News And Bad News
Is Nuclear Power Becoming The Bridge Fuel To The Future?
Coming To Your Neighborhood – Electric Car Surcharges?
Auto Industry: Grading On A Curve? Gentlemanly “C”?
RI Energy Saving Study Clashes With European Plan
Labor Day Gasoline Prices At Lows: Driving Impact?
Wind Power In Northeast Continues Battling Poor Economics

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