Pipeline Politics
Old Pipes Threaten American Energy Security

More than three-fifths of America’s fuel pipelines were built before 1970. That’s a problem.

Energy Abundance
Shell Thinks Peak Demand Is Just Around the Corner

Oil demand could start dropping in 2021, according to Shell’s CEO.

Hail Shale
Here Comes the American Crude Resurgence

American oil production just saw its first big increase since April 2015.

Crude Economics
OPEC and Russia Pumping Oil Like There’s No Tomorrow

Ahead of a planned output cut, petrostates are jealously protecting market share.

Profit Problems
Solar Still Can’t Make Money

The renewable energy source can’t flourish if it can’t turn a profit. Elon Musk’s ambitious approach may be even smarter than it seems.

Pricing Carbon
Europe’s Carbon Market is Still Hopelessly Ineffective

EU carbon prices were already too low to work, and now they’re sliding even further.

A Welcome Disruption
Ready for Driverless Carpools?

Autonomous taxis will transform public transportation.

Crude Economics
OPEC Runs Danger of Crying Wolf

If the Saudis don’t bite the bullet next month, the cartel’s relevance will fade significantly.

Disruption
What Peak Oil Demand Would Do to the Global Economy

Hint: it isn’t pretty.

Deal or No Deal
Is America Supporting the Global HFC Treaty?

The answer isn’t straightforward, and it’s likely to be decided by our next president.

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