In his latest Forbes analysis, Burning Bright: What the Data Says About Coal's Global Surge, our Editor-in-Chief Robert Rapier breaks down sobering new data...
nuclear energy market revival
Nuclear power in the U.S. has been relatively flat for the past 25 years. It is technologically viable, environmentally friendly, yet politically unpopular and...
falling oil prices
Not long ago, falling oil prices were widely celebrated in the United States. Cheaper gasoline meant more disposable income for consumers, lower transportation costs...
AI energy demand
AI Data Centers Are Power-Hungry – AI-driven demand could outpace U.S. grid capacity, requiring major infrastructure upgrades. Utilities & Energy Markets Are Changing...
Mesquite Solar Complex Arizona
By Robert Rapier | Originally Published on Forbes | Adapted for SHALE Magazine On a recent flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix, I glanced out...
Gasoline Prices and U.S. Oil Policy
In the world of energy, simple answers are often misleading. While political narratives love to credit (or blame) presidents for gas prices, the reality...
energy transition
In his latest Forbes feature, “The Harsh Math Behind the Energy Transition”, SHALE Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Forbes Senior Contributor Robert Rapier delivers a sobering...
2025 global oil trends
In his latest Forbes piece, Robert Rapier—Editor in Chief of SHALE Magazine—dives into global carbon efficiency and what it means for U.S. energy markets....
Fact vs perception
Historical Trends: Review of 30 years of gasoline price fluctuations and their causes. Trump's Presidency: Examination of gasoline price trends during Trump’s tenure...
Venezuela Oil Sanctions Impact
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...