Posts Regarding Energy Issues
Colombia spent four years under leftist leadership apologizing for its energy resources. The penance ended when newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella told his countrymen that energy security sits at the center of national sovereignty. He pledged to revive oil and gas exploration, rebuild state-owned petroleum company Ecopetrol, and authorize hydraulic fracturing under strict technical and environmental standards.
The Coal Reality That Western Policy Ignores One outcome from the disruption in oil and gas markets caused by the war against Iran has been a renewed appreciation for the foundational importance of coal in meeting global energy demand. As Asia was forced to reduce its reliance on liquid natural gas (LNG) following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, thermal coal markets responded. Bangladesh, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and others—all capable of shifting from LNG to coal for reliable power generation— recorded an increase in coal imports.1 Europe, too, increased coal use to bolster energy security.2 ...
AI Revolution: Leaving Green Energy States Behind By Steve Goreham -- May 27, 2026 The artificial intelligence revolution is leaving green electricity states behind. Network operators are choosing states with policies favorable for gas-fired power to support construction of new data centers. States that block data center construction or try to force firms to use wind and solar electricity will lose the economic benefits of the AI boom.
By Dr. Samuel Furfari 5.18.2026 On May 1st, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) slammed the door on OPEC. This is not a minor episode in the oil saga; it is a geopolitical earthquake.
The State of Virginia has elected one of the most radical Governor's in the state's history. Abigail Spanberger is taking the state/country into a very counterproductive, expensive, useless place in the 'Energy Domain'. Josephus Allmond has a history, to wit: Allmond said he “strongly felt that climate change is the most pressing issue for our generation” during his undergraduate studies, according to his profile on the SELC website.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Economic Transformation, Politics Brewing By Steve Goreham -- April 2, 2026 “Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle have announced AI capital spending plans totaling $650 billion this year, up 70% from 2025 and up 650% from 2020. This single-year spending total is larger than the individual Gross Domestic Product of 168 nations.” “Economy-transforming artificial intelligence faces a rising battle between the Trump administration and progressive environmental groups, a major issue for the mid-term elections.”
Download Entire Article"Political powers in the United Nations and European Union have spent decades lecturing Africa on climate “virtue.” Net-zero pledges, renewable targets, ESG frameworks, and more make up the…
Download Entire Article"In the cacophony of voices clamoring for a hasty ‘energy transition’ away from fossil fuels, there are several tropes that are regularly employed by devotees of the Church…
Download Entire Article"Data Centers are creating unprecedented demand on the grid. We need to be wise stewards, as we navigate these incredibly high-paced, infrastructure stretching assets. We need a regulatory…
When most people think of ASEAN – a diverse association of Southeast Asian nations that include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam – they…