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Answering questions about the future of hydrocarbons and their role in meeting the global energy imperative.

Innovation and engineers

Posted: October 30, 2014 by Ken Cohen

We live in an innovation society—enjoying the benefits of technological progress in our daily lives. But what, exactly, is innovation?


Some thoughts on divestment

Posted: October 10, 2014 by Ken Cohen

The divestment movement misses the fundamental points about energy.

The State of Energy is Strong

Posted: October 3, 2014 by Ken Cohen

Rex Tillerson delivered the inaugural “State of Energy” address at the Greater Houston Partnership today.


Unhappy Anniversary

Posted: September 19, 2014 by Ken Cohen

Six years after the original application was filed for the Keystone XL pipeline, we’re still waiting for an answer from Washington.

Regulators say criticisms of seismic surveys don’t hold water.



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