Why the Thunder Said?
Energy transition is underway. Or more specifically, five energy transitions are underway at the same time. They include the rise of renewables, shale oil, digital technologies, environmental improvements and new…
Patent Leaders in Energy
…10 technology-leaders”: in upstream, offshore, deep-water, shale, LNG, gas-marketing, downstream, chemicals, digital and renewables. In each case, we profile the leading company, its edge and the proximity of the competition….
Good Batteries vs Bad Batteries?
We define a “good battery” as one that enhances the efficiency of the total energy system. Conversely, a “bad battery” diminishes it. This distinction matters and must not be…
Hydrogen opportunities: an overview
This data-file provides an overview of eleven different processes for commercial hydrogen production: including their energy-economics, costs and CO2 emissions; plus a qualitative description of their opportunities, challenges and technical…
Wind: aim higher?
This data-file contains a simple model for how wind speeds and wind power co-vary with altitude. 2x greater power could likely be harnessed by a kite at 300m than a…
Next-generation nuclear: the cutting edge?
This data-file screens 15 companies at the cutting edge of nuclear technology, to assess whether fission or fusion breakthroughs can realistically be factored into long-run forecasts of energy markets or…
Power Trains? Electric, diesel or hydrogen
This data-file compares diesel trains, electric trains and hydrogen trains, according to their energy consumption, carbon emissions and fuel costs. The data are presented apples-to-apples, per passenger mile, based on…
De-carbonising carbon?
Decarbonisation is often taken to mean the end of fossil fuels. But it could become more feasible simply to de-carbonise fossil fuels. This 19-page note explores two top opportunities: next-generation…
Ventures for an Energy Transition?
This database tabulates c200 venture investments made by 8 of the leading Oil Majors, as the energy industry advances and transitions. The largest portion of activity is still aimed at…
Vehicle Efficiency: Electrifying?
This data-file quantifies the energy efficiency of fourteen different transportation types, in mpg, miles per kWh and passenger miles per kWh. “Efficiency” is calculated using an apples-to-apples methodology, comparing real-world…