Musings Newsletter

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – December 7, 2010 Read More

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – November 23, 2010 Read More

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – November 9, 2010 Read More

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – October 26, 2010 Read More

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – October 12, 2010 Read More

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – September 28, 2010 Read More

• 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

Musings from the Oil Patch – September 14, 2010 Read More

• Storage Figures And Their Meaning For Oil Markets
• The Gas Bulls Of Summer Turn Into Bears
• Carbon Footprint And Solar Power – What In The World?
• Energy Conservation And Future Energy Demand
• A Fuel Smorgasbord For Electricity In Rhode Island
• Focus Shifts From GOM Spill To Future of Industry
• Energy Industry Dealing With Legal Immigration Issues

Musings from the Oil Patch – August 31, 2010 Read More

• Weak Economy A Challenge For Robust Energy Demand
• Natural Gas Market Heading For A Course Reversal?
• NOAA Makes News With Tropical Storm Forecast Adjustment
• Food Inflation And Revising The U.S. Ethanol Mandate
• Government Motors IPO Highlights EVs And Engine Trends
• Environmental Concerns Fade As Recession Fears Grow
• Rhode Island Wind Decision Creates Legal Battle

Musings from the Oil Patch – August 17, 2010 Read More

• Is Natural Gas Heading For A Repeat Of 1980s And 1990s?
• Rhode Island to Houston – Blowout At Three MPH!
• Wind Energy Shows Need For Government Help
• Electric Vehicles And The Challenges They Face
• Rhode Island Wind Energy Project Draws Legal Attack
• Energy Legislation And The Cost Of Cap-And-Trade

Musings from the Oil Patch – August 3, 2010 Read More