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Ian obtained his Ph.D. in physics from Adelaide University, Australia. He has consulted all over the world. Learn more>>


New Book Release

How oil and gas companies are pivoting toward climate change

I’ve just released a new book called How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change published by Cambridge Scholars in the UK.

Intended for experts and lay readers, the book outlines efforts by oil and gas companies to clean up their greenhouse gas emissions while addressing the transition from fossil energies to renewable energies like wind and solar.

How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change is based on a selection from almost 150 articles I’ve published with Forbes.com over the last three years. This book takes an honest look at the fast-charging energy transition from the unique perspective of a solar space scientist turned oilfield engineer.

How far are global leaders such as BP, Occidental, and ExxonMobil pivoting toward climate change?

Is the urgency about climate change as dire as climate aficionados are saying? Should a small oil company owner sell now before the demand for oil drops?”  More on this book>>

To buy this book, Click here and enter the code Promo25 for a 25% discount.

To read the press release click here.

Reviews

“Dr. Palmer presents a balanced and objective view of an industry which receives a great deal of criticism these days, and yet provides a commodity without which our modern society cannot currently function.  He tells the reader how we got to this point of energy dependence and how even the large oil companies are investing resources in alternative sources of energy such as hydrogen, ammonia, solar and wind energy among others.  It is clear that change is coming in energy production and consumption. Dr. Palmer sets out a clear vision of what is being done and what needs to be done to make the eventual transition from fossil fuel to renewables.  It is a book that will serve the oil and gas industry insider as well as the person on the street who is concerned about getting to work, and the health of the planet.” ~ Randy Bunn, Attorney, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“This book is a great insight on the importance of our planet’s energy future and the direction of mankind!” Cliff Taylor, an oilman from Oklahoma.

There is a lot of information, well-sourced, and the key takeaways serve as solid reinforcement for the reader“. ~ Bill Strobel, President, Zeeospheres Ceramics LLC.

Read the full reviews here.


Republished from Forbes.com

Horizontal wells in Lea and Eddy counties produced 29% of all crude oil in the Permian Basin. Source: EIA and Enverus.

Can The Renewable Goose Lay A Golden Egg In New Mexico

Originally published on Forbes.com on September 10, 2024

Revenue from renewables won’t replace the loss of fossil fuels revenue—not even close. This is very serious dilemma may affect public schools, universities, and health care in the state. Read More>>

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Destroying Coal Power Plants In Oil And Gas State—Will Oil Be Next

Originally published on Forbes.com on August 30, 2024

As more EVs sell, oil demand falls, and oil production will slow. With this information, New Mexico planners can be proactive, follow the sales of EVs, and adjust for the gradual loss in oil revenues. Read More>>

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Why MethaneSAT Is Important For Lowering Emissions From Oil And Gas Fields

Originally published on Forbes.com on August 23, 2024

Maps of methane leaks will motivate oil and gas cleanup, certify LNG for importing countries, and help the U.S. decide whether to lift the pause on proposed new LNG trains. Read More>>

Verdagy’s 20 megawatt (MW) eDynamic electrolyzer is a modular building block, capable of scaling to 400 MW. Source: Verdagy

Verdagy Inc. is a small company that runs a factory in Silicon Valley and a hydrogen plant in Moss Landing north of Monterrey, California.

Originally published at Forbes.com on August 9, 2024

The hope is that new industries or add-ons can scale up to reduce the costs of hydrogen and boost demand, perhaps like what happened with wind, solar, and batteries. Read More>>


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