It's a fracking bonanza and even the UK Treasury gets the point
There could be 1,300trn cubic feet of gas in northern England alone. Ten percent of that could meet Britain’s needs for more than four decades
- 26 July 2013
UK shale gas estimate goes stratospheric
However the ‘anti-frackers’ take this latest news, it undoubtedly offers a huge boost for the UK’s energy prospects, both nationally and regionally
- 27 June 2013
Britain's shale gas estimations double
Shale deposits in the United Kingdom are thought to be double previous estimates, encouraging a new era of natural gas for Britain
- 27 June 2013
Davey's foot-dragging on “New North Sea” of gas
When it comes to a once-in-a-generation shot at a new UK economic miracle it seems that the Lord giveth and Davey taketh away
- 17 June 2013
Big Green, Not Big Oil, is the Enemy
Other than food, no commodity is as important to the world as energy. Yet, because of angst-ridden theoretical speculation – not empirical science – the modern green agenda has effected an intellectual disconnect
- 12 June 2013
The world is not running out of oil - but Europe is
Petroleum geologist Wallace Pratt said, "Oil is found in the minds of men". He was referring to the theory of making discoveries. In the case of Eurocrats, however, it’s more of a practical observation
- 8 May 2013
OPEC fracked
The days when OPEC could hold the West to political ransom are gone
- 24 April 2013
UK steals vital lead on Europe in shale gas stakes
If the US gas revolution hasn't already proved shale is a no-brainer, George Osborne's green-lighting of the UK version is about to confirm it
- 25 March 2013
EU reports should 'green-light' shale revolution
A clutch of new reports should finally green-light Europe’s own shale gas revolution - that is, if the EU can refrain from shooting itself in the foot
- 24 September 2012
As the EU falters a new “empire” could rise in eastern Europe
New thinking about old ideas, refashioned for the modern era, could promote an interesting revival offering benefits to everybody
- 7 September 2012
Building bridges on shale gas
Given the potential for a change of guard in Washington, now might be a good time to develop an alliance of shale gas producing countries
- 30 August 2012
Has Russia sold out Iran for a stake in Israeli gas?
Chief amongst the Kremlin's economic and political priorities is ensuring that Russia's vast energy resources help it to remain a global superpower
- 24 August 2012
UK's energy policy "schizophrenia" spreads to Europe
Europe has two options for its energy policy: base it on the transformational gas-fired US experience, or on a wild "bunker in northern Scandinavia" fantasy
- 1 August 2012
Show your resource and seize the green
Did you know it is a capitalist's duty to be green? Let’s not leave it to the socialists
- 13 July 2012
Irony of ironies: Europe switches to coal as US gas switch drives down emissions
Which raft of energy policies gets proven 'greener' results? The anti-fossil fuel regulatory regimes of socialist Europe or those set by the 'evil' capitalists in the Bush White House?
- 12 July 2012
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