By Robert Rapier | Originally Published on Forbes | Adapted for SHALE Magazine
On a recent flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix, I glanced out...
Nuclear power generation increased by 2% globally in 2023, with China leading in capacity expansion and the U.S. remaining the top producer.
Europe...
As oil prices struggle to find a footing in the wake of the latest OPEC moves, natural gas has stepped into a standout role...
Ambitious Rhetoric vs. Market Realities: Despite Trump’s "Drill, Baby, Drill" promise, oil production decisions are driven by market economics.
Capital Discipline Prevails: Industry...
Markets carried their momentum into the third quarter of 2025, even as political uncertainty and softer labor data kept investors cautious.
The S&P 500 advanced...
Over the past two weeks, multiple people have sent me a story about a supposed water-powered car and asked for comment. The story varies,...
Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods may inadvertently reduce global carbon emissions by impacting high-carbon imports.
Reshoring production to the U.S. could lessen...
Artificial intelligence is widely associated with electrification and decarbonization. Yet its rapid infrastructure buildout is creating unprecedented demand for reliable, around-the-clock power—reshaping electricity markets...
Chris Wright, Trump's pick for Energy Secretary, is sparking debate with his nuanced views on climate change and energy policy.
Wright acknowledges carbon...
The U.S. shale oil and gas boom that began early this century had enormous geopolitical implications. Without it, the U.S. would have become increasingly...
