Monthly Archives: October 2013

U.S. Becoming Largest Hydrocarbons Producer

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Peter Spitz

The hydraulic fracturing technology, combined with horizontal drilling, is dramatically changing the world league table for producers of crude oil and natural gas. The United States now produces as much or more liquid hydrocarbons (crude oil plus natural gas condensate) as Russia and Saudi … Continue reading →

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A “Far Out” Idea for Carbon Capture proposed in Scientific American Magazine

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Peter Spitz

Leave it to Texas to come out with a fascinating idea that combines methane production, carbon capture and geothermal energy in an area offshore the Gulf Coast. Here is how it would work. (Scientific American, November 2013, Pp. 72-77) Offshore … Continue reading →

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Future Power only from Wind and Sun? The German Experiment

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Peter Spitz

 The New York Times recently reported on Germany’s intent to produce all of its electricity from renewable sources, notably wind and solar, by 2050. The country is phasing out its nuclear plants by 2022 and is engaged in a massive effort to … Continue reading →

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