Energy Industry Intelligence & Commentary
This is the second in a series of posts examining the viability of various forms of unsubsidized electricity. Particular focus in the series is on newbuild solar, natural gas-fired and nuclear generation.
The goal of the series is simple—to discern fact from fiction when it comes to our power grids. In the process, we expect to challenge core assumptions underpinning the energy policies of many Western nations.
Continue reading “All Gassed Up: Sizing Up An All Gas-fired Grid”
We’re publishing a series of posts examining the viability of unsubsidized renewable energy, namely solar and wind power. The goal of the series is simple—to discern fact from fiction. In the process, we expect to challenge core assumptions underpinning the renewables-centric energy policies of many Western nations.
Continue reading “Solar Energy + Batteries: Cracks in the Portrait”
Political, business and environmental leaders across the globe are coming to grips with the fact that the energy transition is failing to solve climate change. The truth is renewables, EVs and batteries can’t deliver meaningful reductions in carbon emissions without driving up energy prices, unreliability… or both.
There’s always been a better way forward. It’s still true today.
Continue reading “Addressing Climate Change: A Better Way Forward”
Propelled by sweeping policy, financial and lifestyle reforms being proposed to limit or mitigate its effects, climate change has become one of the major concerns of our time. In one way or another, it now touches virtually every aspect of our society, from our health and economy to our culture and values.
Continue reading “Measuring Climate Change—A Matter of (Un)certainty”
The oil and gas industry is under pressure from some—including those attending events like the Conference of Parties (COP) annual meetings—to voluntarily phase out the production of hydrocarbons, which are blamed for contributing to climate change and environmental degradation. This is a misguided and dangerous ploy that the industry should reject out of hand.
Continue reading “The Politics of Climate Change”
A character in Oscar Wilde’s play Lady Windermere’s Fan famously defines a cynic as one who “knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.” When it comes to shaping public opinion concerning the carbon economy, it’s fair to say climate fanaticism—and the bleak lens through which it views the future—has had an abiding impact.
Continue reading “Climate Fanaticism’s Distorted Lens”