Crude Economics
Hope in the North Sea

The UK’s most important energy resource is on the rebound.

The Ethanol Expansion
The Future of Biofuels Lies in China

Corn ethanol may be a good fit for China, but it’s still a disastrous policy here in the United States.

Crude Economics
Even When OPEC Wins, It Loses

The cartel is like the proverbial dog chasing the car—what will it do when it catches it?

Examining the Energiewende
Germany Isn’t Anywhere Close to Its 2020 Climate Target

A new report has grim news for Berlin’s green hopes.

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Fracking Abroad
The State of Global Shale

America’s the shale success story we all know, but how is fracking faring abroad?

Energy Security
Harvey Is Having Global Effects

Europe and Mexico are feeling the effects of Harvey’s devastation.

Where's Harvey?
How Hurricane Harvey Hurts American Energy

The storm is bearing down on a part of the country that’s chock full of major energy infrastructure.

The Burgeoning Burgos
Mexico’s Most Promising Shale Region Is Open for Business

Will Mexico be the first to replicate America’s fracking success?

April 8 2024
America’s Next Eclipse Is a Threat to National Security

This year’s total solar eclipse was fun, but the next one will expose solar power’s biggest weakness.

Fracking Abroad
Britain Drills Its First Shale Well Since 2011

The UK could use that shale gas, but geology and public opinion remain major hurdles.

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