All Energy Voices
Why the power grid of the future is in California and New YorkNew York and California are working to position the electric system to succeed in an environment of changing technology costs and capabilities, Crosby and Cross-Call write.
Why oil prices will inevitably riseAnalyzing the short-term trajectory of oil prices is certainly important, Cunningham writes, but it obscures the fact that over the long-term, oil exploration companies may struggle to bring new sources of supply online.
After fiery West Virginia train derailment, is oil by rail safe?Monday's derailment in West Virginia is the latest in a string of crude oil train mishaps that have resulted in explosions and sometimes fatalities. US shipments of crude by rail have jumped more than 4,000 percent since 2008, fueling calls for tighter safety rules.
BP's two-word fix for global climate changeOil supermajor BP says global carbon emissions will continue to rise well above what most scientists regard as safe levels in the years to come. While there's no silver-bullet solution to the threat of climate change, the company endorses one specific policy as a way to guide efforts.
Libya oil output tumbles amid regional violenceThe spiral of violence in Libya shows no indication of letting up, suggesting things could get much worse before they get better. That lowers the chances that Libya will be able to turn its oil fortunes around.
As US debates oil export ban, questions over what’s actually bannedAs a debate intensifies over the future of the US oil exports ban, industry and environmentalists alike say even current policy is far from clear.
After six years, Congress confronts Obama with Keystone pipeline billThe House passed a Senate-authored Keystone XL pipeline bill Wednesday, sending it to the president's desk. Obama has promised to veto the bill to approve the Keystone pipeline.
This serpentine robot is helping clean up the Fukushima disasterJapanese engineers have designed a snake-like robot to help inspect the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The robot will help gather information in preparation of removing the building's radioactive rubble.
How much oil does the US have? It depends on who's counting.The divergence between official energy statistical agencies, and the advent of well-funded independent original research, suggest that the days of looking solely to two governmental energy entities for energy information are over, Cobb writes.
Why oil markets have become so volatile [Recharge]Oil prices bounce up and down in search of a floor; LNG sees investments slow; 'Clean coal' suffers a setback. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
Is OPEC winning an oil price war against the US?The latest oil market report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries paints a not-so-rosy picture for US drillers under pressure from lower oil prices. But even OPEC admits that US oil production has remained surprisingly stable despite collapsed oil prices and cutbacks in US energy.
Why Europe wants to build an energy unionWith about one-third of European gas coming from Russia – and Eastern Europe’s share is easily double that percentage – the Continent is looking inward to boost its energy security.
Should you be panicking about the rising gas prices?After falling for 123 days, gas prices are on the rise again. What does the future of gas prices likely look like?
The US is losing the clean energy race. Why that's OK.Collaboration – not competition – is key to a clean energy future in the US, China, and beyond, writes Alex Trembath of The Breakthrough Institute.
What a North American oil slowdown means for global supplyThe most important thing you need to understand about the coming oil production cutbacks is where they are going to come from, namely Canada and the United States.
Why cheap oil is bad news for banksBanks financed much of the US oil boom and are now faced with significant challenges as drillers run short of cash. Major, multinational banks are relatively insulated from any shocks, but smaller, regional banks – especially in Texas and North Dakota – are facing a much bigger problem.
Super Bowl XLIX: Super bad for the environment?Like any event its size, the Super Bowl requires a huge amount of power. But with LED lights, energy-efficient stadiums, and renewables, the National Football League is trying to rein in its carbon footprint.
EIA chief: Cheap oil won’t last foreverThe recent fall in oil prices may be dramatic, but don't count on oil staying cheap forever, says Adam Sieminski, head of the US Energy Information Administration. Predicting exactly where prices will go from here is not unlike trying to predict the weather, Mr. Sieminski said at a Monitor event.
- Natural Gas: Think Big on Infrastructure
As blizzard conditions bear down on the Northeast, Marty Durbin, President and CEO of America’s Natural Gas Alliance, offers a look at the shale gas revolution that is transforming the US economy, enabling record emissions reductions and fueling our nation’s emergence as the world’s leading producer of natural gas.
Germany's clean-energy turning point [Recharge]Saudi Arabia's new king pledges no change in oil policy; Republicans and Democrats vote on climate change; Germany's Energiewende has a big year. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
