How Stable Is the Russian Oil Industry?
The big news from the weekend is that Russia announced a plan to cut 500,000 b/d (barrels per day) of oil production. This accounts for about .5% of global supply and roughly 10% of Russian oil export...
14 Feb 20232min
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Chinese Spy Balloon...
Unfortunately for the Chinese, their balloon didn't make it in time for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...however, it's made a much bigger splash than the rest of this year's balloons.Full Newslett...
13 Feb 20238min
Why Are My Eggs So D*** Expensive?
It's time we get to the bottom of the question on everyone's mind...why are my eggs so damn expensive? Inflation takes no prisoners, but we may have another source to thank for this... Full Newsletter...
10 Feb 20234min
The Ukraine War: Just Getting Started
Perhaps the scariest takeaway from the Ukraine War is that it's just beginning. To fully understand what is at stake here, we must look at Russia's motivators and the possible outcomes.Full Newsletter...
9 Feb 20236min
Earthquakes Wreak Havoc in Turkey and Syria
In the early hours of Monday, Feb. 6th, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit the city of Gaziantep in southern Turkey. The quake was felt across Turkey and deep into Syria, leaving behind a path ...
7 Feb 20232min
The Solar Power Problem(s)
For solar power to make sense, there's one non-negotiable component...and yes, it's that bright, shiny thing in the sky - the sun. But just because your planet has a sun doesn't mean you should use so...
6 Feb 20236min
Material Processing: The Redheaded Stepchild
Today we're talking about the redheaded stepchild between mining raw materials and incorporating those into a product...processing. Essentially throwing tons of energy at raw ore and converting it int...
3 Feb 20235min
Deglobalization: There's No Stopping It Now
The globalized world has seemingly been great for everyone...security, access to foreign markets, the list goes on...so why would the US choose to continue down the path of deglobalization?Full Newsle...
2 Feb 202310min
