Category Archives: Energy

‘Gasland’ director escorted from House hearing in handcuffs.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Steve Maley

Oscar-nominated director arrested at House hearing (thehill.com) Capitol Police arrested Josh Fox, the Oscar-nominated director of “Gasland,” on Wednesday, charging him with “unlawful entry” for refusing to leave a House hearing. Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider confirmed Fox’s arrest to … Continue reading →

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Brazil Signs Giant Oil Deal With China. Sorry, Obama. #rsrh #bestcustomer

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve Maley

From the Washington Times: China gets jump on U.S. for Brazil’s oil The United States wants it, but China is getting it. Less than a month after President Obama visited Brazil in March to make a pitch for oil, Brazilian … Continue reading →

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In Major Announcement from White House, Obama Decides Sun Will Rise Tomorrow

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Steve Maley

In Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address, President Obama said: Over the last three years, we’ve opened millions of new acres for oil and gas exploration, and tonight, I’m directing my Administration to open more than 75 percent of … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Peak Oil Theory? Consider ‘Peak Gas’.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Steve Maley

In 1956, M. King Hubbert predicted that crude oil production in the U.S. (ex-Alaska) would peak in rate around 1970, to be followed by a long, irreversible decline. Hubbert nailed the timing of the peak, and in doing so, cemented … Continue reading →

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Energy: Dejà Vu at the SOTU

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Steve Maley

We’ve heard it all before, except now the message has been repackaged to deal with the evolving reality in the Energy Sector. In “fossil fuels”, we have two big success stories: the Shale Revolution and the continued success of domestic … Continue reading →

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“Lucy, if Repsol spills any oil, they’re gonna have plenty ‘splainin’ to do!” #rsrh #Cuba

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Steve Maley
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Two pictures = 2,000 words

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Steve Maley

Observations: § Market forces continue to make the entire world smarter and more efficient consumers of energy. § Oil will lose market share by 2030, but the actual production of oil must grow by 17% to fulfill this goal. § … Continue reading →

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New Series: “Bayou Billionaires” premieres at 9/8central Jan 21st on CMT! #natgas

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Steve Maley

Bayou Billionaires Supertrailer Looks like The Beverly Hillbillies traded Milburn Drysdale and Elly Mae for two Jethrenes and a Miss Hathaway.

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Bulgaria to Chevron: “Frack, no!” #rsrh

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57360073/bulgaria-says-chevron-cannot-use-fracking/ Last June, Bulgaria granted U.S. oil company Chevron a permit to explore for shale gas in the northeastern part of the country. The potential reserves of shale gas in this area — the country’s main grain producing region — … Continue reading →

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The Non-Producers

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Steve Maley

Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom were pikers compared to the Government’s “Green Energy” schemes. Bialystock and Bloom plotted to make millions with a guaranteed Broadway flop. Against all odds, Springtime for Hitler became a runaway hit, and The Producers went … Continue reading →

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