In his latest editorial, Forbes Senior Contributor and SHALE Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Robert Rapier explores a pivotal shift in the global energy landscape: Russia’s declining...
Northvolt's collapse reveals critical green tech challenges, from policy fragmentation to operational inefficiencies.
The U.S. can avoid similar pitfalls by focusing on supply...
Brent crude has drifted into the low-$60s, a price corridor OPEC+ has spent the better part of two years trying to defend through disciplined...
In his latest Forbes article, Shale Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Robert Rapier explores how nuclear power just hit an all-time global high in 2024—yet the numbers...
Global energy demand is growing faster than renewable energy, leading to continued reliance on fossil fuels.
Despite a decline in coal consumption, overall...
Global attention often focuses on Iran’s nuclear program, but the country already holds a far more immediate strategic lever. Geography gives Iran influence over...
Strait of Hormuz closure
A Strait of Hormuz closure could halt nearly 20% of global oil traffic and major LNG shipments.
Global markets may...
Rising U.S. Electricity Bills: Why Your Power Bill May Suddenly Feel Like a Second Mortgage
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Over the past month, friends, family, and acquaintances have asked why their electricity bills have skyrocketed. One friend wrote, “I am curious if you...
Speculation around Venezuela’s oil recovery has intensified following recent political upheaval, but expectations often overlook a critical distinction: structural collapse versus sanctions-driven disruption. While...
Dallas Fed oil survey
The Dallas Federal Reserve’s latest Energy Survey, which tracks activity across Texas, northern Louisiana, and southern New Mexico, shows a clear...


















