As gas prices soar again, are renewables really ‘unpredictable’?
It's hard to think about anything other than the crisis in the Gulf (I tried, reader, but I failed). The main domestic manifestation is a...
Conflict, Energy Security and the ‘Paradox of Plenty’
Mar 2, 2026
Following the US/Israeli attack on Iran on Friday, shipping through the Straits of Hormuz has ground to halt as Iran and its proxies hit back...
Don’t worry about BP and ESG – (economic) nature will take its course
Oct 21, 2024
I've been mulling on this Guardian article worrying that BP's prevarication over its own Net Zero targets is reflective on ESG (environmental, social governance) wobbles...
Cop out? Hard truths in Dubai…
Dec 11, 2023
I recently heard a Sustainability Professional protesting that their vehicle would have to pay Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges. Their complaint implied that their day...
The killer question is: can we really afford fossil fuels?
Aug 30, 2022
In our high-carbon economy, everything is dictated by the cost of oil and gas. From an economic point of view, this was fine and dandy...
Ukraine and why we need to end the age of oil
Feb 28, 2022
About 18 years ago, Mrs K and I took the Trans-Siberian railway across Russia (technically, it was the Trans-Mongolian we rode). We had a wonderfully...
Aaaaaagh! The Zombie Energy Myths Rise Again
Jul 7, 2020
Like a big chunk of the population, my time, energy and sanity are currently being stretched to breaking point by the increasing expectations of clients...
Evolve or die
Jun 7, 2017
I had an interesting (off-the-record) chat with a contact in the energy sector yesterday. I was left with the clear impression that the fossil fuel...
Peak Peak Oil?
Feb 5, 2016
"Whatever happened to Peak Oil?" is a question being asked by many commentators as we sit on a global oil glut. We first have to...
Not burning fossil fuels? It’s a piece of cake…
Apr 22, 2015
I'm a sucker for chocolate cake. You put a piece in my view and I want it. What's more, I'll probably eat it. I'm one of...
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