nuclear cooling towers
Nuclear power generation increased by 2% globally in 2023, with China leading in capacity expansion and the U.S. remaining the top producer. Europe...
oil price decline
Market Sentiment: Negative sentiment from weaker U.S. job data and fears of a potential recession have significantly impacted oil prices. Economic Indicators: Weaker...
strategic petroleum reserve
Misleading Reports: Claims that the Biden Administration has fully replenished the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) are inaccurate. Current SPR Levels: Despite some purchases,...
us lng dominance
U.S. solidifies position as top natural gas producer and LNG exporter in 2024. European natural gas demand and production decline, with significant drops...
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...
U.S. oil surpasses Russia and China
By Robert Rapier Originally published July 9, 2024 Updated by Kym Bolado on December 22, 2025 Record Oil Production: U.S. oil output hits a new high,...
Defining Energy Independence: Exploring the differences between zero imports and energy surplus. Consistent Energy Surplus: How U.S. energy independence has grown under both...
carbon emissions in asia
Global Emissions Surge: CO₂ equivalent emissions grew by 2.1% in 2023, crossing 40 billion metric tons for the first time. Western Decline vs....
renewable energy
Record World Energy Consumption and Production: Primary energy consumption increased by 2%, surpassing pre-COVID levels, with renewables growing significantly but fossil fuels still...
Article reposted with permission from Forbes contributor. Original article can be found here. In mid-December, I wrote here that the U.S. had set a new annual oil...