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Energy Musings, December 20, 2021

December 18, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Assessing The Energy Business In 2021

ISO-NE Says Power Rationing Needed If Colder Winter

Is ESG The Elephant In The Oil And Gas Room?

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Energy Musings, December 7, 2021

December 6, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Europe’s Decarbonization Goal Creates An Energy Mess

Lexus PHEV Crossover Review Gets Into Hybrid Economics

Hurricane Season Ends With A Whimper Not A Bang

Energy Sector Hurt As New Virus Variant Spooks Markets

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Energy Musings, November 23, 2021

November 22, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Offshore Wind Meets Inflation And Consumer Cost Rises

Great Heat Pump Transition Is Underway, Or Is It A Scam?

Have You Heard Enough About Carbon Emissions?

Biden Giveth And Taketh Away At The Same Time

COP26 Climate Change Speech Stunt Fails History Test

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Eye On Energy, September 2021

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

NO RESPECT! MUCH-MALIGNED NATURAL GAS FINALLY GETS SOME RESPECT Download the PDF

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Energy Musings, November 9, 2021

November 8, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Are We Losing Our Minds, Or Just Gaining Common Sense?

Is Russia Taking Gas From Germany, Or Is It Disinformation?

What Does This Spoof Say Of Climate Activists’ Intelligence?

The Green New Deal: Ready For Primetime?

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Energy Musings, October 26, 2021

October 25, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Biden Plans Offshore Wind For Decarbonization Of Economy

Will This Really Be The Winter Of Our Discontent?

Road Trip Home: Looking For Color, But Found People

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Energy Musings, October 12, 2021

October 11, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Europe Energy Crisis And Why Renewables Are Not At Fault

Is Stillness A More Serious Problem Than We Thought?

Which Is The Next Coal Mine Canary – Europe Or China?

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Energy Musings, September 28, 2021

September 27, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

Energy Musings contains articles and analyses dealing with important issues and developments within the energy industry, including historical perspective, with potentially significant implications for executives planning their companies’ future. …

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Eye on Energy July 2021

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING – BUT AT WHAT COST? Download the article PDF.

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Eye on Energy May 2021

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 - by G Allen Brooks

UP IN SMOKE WILL REALITY FORCE A CLIMATE CRISIS MID-COURSE CORRECTION? Download the article PDF.

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Musings from the Oil Patch reflects an eclectic collection of stories and analyses dealing with issues and developments within the energy industry that I feel have potentially significant implications for executives operating oilfield service companies.

Please, enjoy the website, and as always, I welcome your comments and observations.

- Allen Brooks

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Allen Brooks

Mr. Brooks is a long-time participant in, observer of, and commentator on the energy industry. He has been a Wall Street securities analyst, an oil service company manager, a consultant to energy company executives, a member of the boards of directors of numerous energy companies, and a writer and commentator on energy markets and trends. Mr. Brooks has been writing his highly regarded energy newsletter, Musings From the Oil Patch, which is now distributed by PPHB LP, a boutique oilfield service investment firm, with which he is affiliated.

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