Governments of resource-rich countries commonly fill their coffers via royalties, taxes and other fiscal mechanisms that allow them to benefit from their national endowments. But while a well-designed fiscal regime can benefit both producers and residents, excessive government take can force producers to look elsewhere for returns, stifling investment. When governments establish fiscal terms for… Keep reading →
Australia is poised to overtake tiny Persian Gulf natural gas powerhouse Qatar as the world’s largest LNG exporter in coming years, but cost overruns, labor issues and fierce competition for resources have caused project delays or cancellations. So many are wondering which projects ultimately get built, when will they come on stream and how much… Keep reading →
The 32nd US Association of Energy Economics/International Association of Energy Economics brings together a diverse group of delegates and speakers representing private business, government and academia to discuss pressing energy issues of the day. This year’s event officially kicked off on Monday in Anchorage, Alaska, where the state is enjoying one of its nicest summers… Keep reading →
You’d be forgiven for ignoring the latest round of crisis manufacturing underway in Washington, DC; the current set of politicians in power, like oversized kindergarteners with cable news spots, seem able to operate only by continually threatening to close the government down and walk away. The markets and the citizenry have seen so many rounds… Keep reading →
If turning that corner within a decade is acceptable, then the answer is yes. At least according to a major study released today that includes input from a wide range of stakeholders including the investment community, regulators, government and academia. The study, completed by Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative (MASBI), seeks to develop an “actionable… Keep reading →
Entrepreneurs are the rock stars of contemporary business. Thanks largely to the way information technology has wrought creative destruction on many of the highest-profile enterprises in the world, the mythical figure of the lone tech genius fighting for a vision against all odds has become the new heroic figure for the old American story of… Keep reading →
Aubrey McClendon, Chesapeake Energy’s delightfully shady former CEO who was forced out by shareholders who found him more shady than delightful, is the sort of person about whom I might say “never change, Aubrey,” if that seemed necessary. It does not: Aubrey McClendon, the controversial former chief executive of Chesapeake Energy, is attempting to stage… Keep reading →
Master Limited Partnerships have gained in popularity in recent years, particularly in the midstream oil & gas sector, and now excitement is building around using the MLP structure for renewable energy projects. But MLPs are better suited to some assets than others and launching one is a complicated endeavor. So is an MLP the right… Keep reading →
While New York is often referred to as the global energy finance center, it is not otherwise known as an energy industry focal point. That appears to be changing, however, as energy issues have recently shot towards the top of local and state political agendas and high-profile energy events – like New York Energy Week… Keep reading →
The United States has received yet another disappointing mark for overall performance, this time in the energy infrastructure sector. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2013 report card for America’s Infrastructure gave the US a D+ for Energy Infrastructure, stressing the need for a national energy policy that adapts to future energy needs, a… Keep reading →
