Crude Economics
Cheap Crude Could Push Venezuela’s State-Owned Oil Firm into Default

The bearish oil market is threatening to push Venezuelan oil firm PDVSA over the edge, which could end up easing the global oversupply.

Crude Economics
Shale Prepares to Pounce on Price Rebound

In a move that threatens to “put a cap” on any potential oil price rebound, American frackers are ready to increase spending if crude edges into the $40 range.

Shale Gas Goes Global
The Winners and Losers of US LNG Exports

As the first cargo of U.S. LNG makes its way to Brazil, we look at the big winners and losers of this new American export.

Crude Economics
Why Today’s Oil Price Rebound Fizzled

Brent crude hit $37 in trading today for the first time in two months. Here’s why that rebound didn’t last:

Frack Baby Frack
America’s First LNG Exports Are Headed to Brazil

The first shipment of liquified American shale gas departed a Louisiana port on Wednesday, an historic occasion in U.S. energy history.

Enviro-Mental
UK Doubles Down on Burning American Wood

Countries across the EU are looking to wood pellets to help meet renewable energy requirements set by Brussels, but that practice’s green merits are murky.

Future Power
Bill Gates Is a Smarter Brand of Green

Bill Gates is optimistic about our energy future, so long as we wisely invest more in R&D.

Crude Economics
Why OPEC Hasn’t Cut Production

The Saudi oil minister said production cuts aren’t in the cards “because there is less trust.” Prices are predictably falling again.

Crude Economics
IEA Predicts a Bad Two Years for Shale, Prices Rebound

Oil prices jumped today after a new IEA report came out that predicts U.S. oil production could fall this year and next.

Fear the Airpocalypse
Beijing Makes It Harder to Trigger Smog “Red Alert”

China’s capital is tightening the standards for triggering its most serious air quality warning.

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