The world’s favorite energy sources have important drawbacks as well, notably in terms of pollution and global warming. Read More

There’s never been anything quite like it in the history of US natural gas production. Read More

A plan requiring drastic cuts in carbon dioxide emissions would phase out coal power in the US over the next 16 years. Read More

The sector’s recent rise to market leadership follows a long cold spell and the continuing growth in demand for power and fuels. Read More

Pending coal plant closures to comply with new EPA rules will only increase the demand for natural gas. Read More

I got the natural gas price and crude differentials right, but didn’t reckon on endless delay for the Keystone XL.     Read More

Canada’s deadly crude-oil train wreck isn’t getting nearly the attention it deserves. The rebound in domestic crude production and decline in coal use may have longer lasting repercussions Read More

Several energy issues have made big moves in recent weeks. But some knives aren’t worth catching and some waves not worth surfing, Robert writes in the latest chat followup. Read More

The coming wave of LNG export should push prices significantly higher, Robert Rapier argues in a chat question follow-up. Plus: Statoil and Atlantic Power aren’t the bargains they seem. Read More

The annual September-May romance brings relief at the pump and to the bottom line of NGL suppliers. Read More