• Opinion

  Upstream cost inflation is back

  • 20 5月 2022

  Cost inflation for the upstream industry is running at levels not seen for a decade, or even longer in some sectors.

• Opinion

  Diesel prices an ominous sign for the economic outlook

  • 13 5月 2022

  Tight markets have sent prices soaring, boosting refiners' profits but stoking inflation.

• Opinion

  Horizons podcast: Security Alert

  • 29 4月 2022

  Dr. Liz Dennett is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Prakash Sharma and Massimo Di-Odoardo for our latest Horizons podcast: Security Alert. Listen now for a deep dive into the crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

• Opinion

  Why the US oil industry could call for a carbon tax

  • 29 4月 2022

  Carbon pricing can offer a simpler and more transparent way to set incentives to cut emissions.

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang podcast: why a low carbon life is within reach

  • 22 4月 2022

  The gang focuses on solutions and recent positive findings from the IPCC report. They discuss how energy poverty is a large issue today, and explore the dangers of how addressing climate change could make things worse.

• Opinion

  ExxonMobil sets a net zero emissions goal

  • 21 1月 2022

  Over the past decade, the European and US oil and gas Majors have chosen divergent strategic directions. The European companies have set more ambitious goals for emissions reduction, and moved faster to diversify into low-carbon energy sources. Recently, however, that gap has begun to close.

• Opinion

  Policy changes threaten California’s solar industry

  • 28 1月 2022

  Distribution generation has grown rapidly in California, Brent Crude breaks US$90 a barrel, and winners and losers from an accelerated energy transition.

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang looks ahead to COP27: are we still heading in the right direction? | Podcast

  • 07 10月 2022

  Ed Crooks is joined by Samantha Gross from the Brookings Institution and Joseph Majkut from the Center for Strategic and International Studies to discuss COP27, the Kigali Amendment and the latest on European leaders calling for a price cap on Russian oil.

• Opinion

  Horizons podcast: Energy super basins

  • 12 8月 2022

  On the podcast we explore how traditional super basins can and must transition to new ‘energy super basins’; a mix of plentiful renewable electricity, established oil and gas resources and hub-scale CCS.

• Opinion

  Deals show the enduring appeal of US gas

  • 19 4月 2024

  Two big European oil companies have recently announced deals to strengthen their holdings in US shale gas. The deals are small, but point to an important trend: the European companies still see the US as a core country.

• Opinion

  US gas enters an era of increased price volatility

  • 23 2月 2024

  A mild winter has driven US gas prices down to levels last seen during the pandemic. After the spike in prices in 2022, it seems as though the market has become more volatile. One key reason is that the US has not been building enough gas storage.

• Opinion

  2023 was a tough year for clean energy investment. Will 2024 be better?

  • 20 2月 2024

  Join Ed Crooks, Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dan Goldman as they discuss the downturn in climate-focused funds and venture capital flows. What’s impacting clean energy shares?

• Opinion

  US LNG export restrictions underline the case for blue ammonia

  • 02 2月 2024

  The Biden administration’s pause in LNG project approvals points to new political risks for US gas exports. Blue ammonia could be a solution

• Opinion

  What a second Trump term could mean for US oil and gas

  • 12 1月 2024

  If he wins a second term, former President Trump will aim to boost US oil and gas output. It will be easier to raise demand than supply.

• Opinion

  COP28: Ed's notebook | Podcast

  • 22 12月 2023

  COP28 was the largest climate talks to date, with industry leaders, governments, analysts, journalists and climate activists all converging on Dubai. On this bonus episode, we bring you three conversations from the summit.

• Opinion

  Ten predictions for energy in 2024

  • 15 12月 2023

  A solar slowdown, relief for OPEC+, the rise of blue hydrogen, and other trends to watch out for in the year ahead

• Opinion

  COP28: This year’s COP is breaking new ground | Podcast

  • 06 12月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber as they dissect the latest energy trends at COP28. Phase out vs phase down is still the big topic, and the team give their take on the future of fossil fuels.

• Opinion

  COP28: The Energy Gang on the ground at COP28: the summit so far | Podcast

  • 04 12月 2023

  In the inaugural instalment of our on-the-ground coverage at COP28, Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Harder and Bill Spindle from Cipher to discuss the significant developments unfolding in Dubai.

• Opinion

  Thanksgiving special: a family debate about energy | Podcast

  • 17 11月 2023

  Join The Energy Gang for a Thanksgiving special! Toby and Danny Rice debate the role of natural gas in our quest for cleaner energy. Is it a solution or a compromise?

• Opinion

  Bumps in the road for EVs

  • 06 11月 2023

  Manufacturers have been scaling back plans for growth. But the long-term trend is still towards electrification

• Opinion

  Pressure builds on US energy tax credits

  • 28 2月 2025

  US energy policy is shifting - what does it mean for renewables, oil and gas?

• Opinion

  What’s next for energy after the US elections?

  • 11 11月 2024

  With a new Trump administration set to steer US energy policy, what changes lie ahead for energy? Join Ed Crooks and expert guests as they break down the impacts on energy policy, renewables and the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  Permitting reform plans raise hopes for accelerated investment in US infrastructure

  • 06 8月 2024

  Senator Joe Manchin is facing one last job before leaving Congress: passing legislation that could transform the outlook for energy investment in the US. His permitting reform bill aims to realise the potential of the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Opinion

  OPEC+ plans to boost oil production

  • 07 6月 2024

  The OPEC+ countries are taking on the delicate task of trying to raise oil production without crashing the market. They are starting cautiously, but the global economic outlook holds plenty of downside risks for demand and prices.

• Opinion

  This is not a drill: key lessons from GB power price spikes

  • 27 10月 2021

  The GB power market has been hit hard by a painful combination of high commodity prices, pre-winter levels of availability and low wind output.

• Opinion

  Biden’s climate plans aim at job creation

  • 29 1月 2021

  The president wants to support renewables and EVs, while having little immediate impact on oil and gas

• Opinion

  US oil producers live up to their promises on spending restraint

  • 16 7月 2021

  The recovery in crude prices, taking WTI to over $70 a barrel, has meant that the cash flows coming in to US E&Ps have been soaring. But the industry’s response to these price signals, in terms of increased activity and production, has been much more cautious than has been typical over the past decade. Management teams have talked about strengthening balance sheets and returning cash to shareholders, and now they are delivering on those commitments.

• Opinion

  Coal enjoys a temporary reprieve

  • 09 7月 2021

  Reports of the death of coal have been greatly exaggerated. Demand has been bouncing back this year as the world economy picks up again, and some prices have hit their highest levels for more than a decade.

• Opinion

  US nuclear’s problems add to the challenge of carbon-free power

  • 30 4月 2021

  The shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear plant underlines the difficulty of achieving 100% zero-carbon electricity in the US by 2035

• Opinion

  On the road again: where will US gasoline demand go this summer?

  • 26 4月 2021

  Find out when we expect gasoline to return to pre-pandemic levels, how prices could affect the demand trajectory and more in this complimentary insight.