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Compelling arguments for exports

Posted: December 15, 2014 by Ken Cohen

Momentum continues to build for allowing exports of crude oil from the United States.

Thinking about energy density

Posted: December 9, 2014 by Ken Cohen

An important way to think about the differences among fuels is in terms of energy density – the amount of usable energy that’s packed into a certain amount of space.


Let’s talk trade

Posted: October 27, 2014 by Ken Cohen

One way for Washington to promote free trade? Loosen arbitrary restrictions on the export of crude oil and liquefied natural gas.

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.


A free trade tour de force

Posted: September 12, 2014 by Ken Cohen

The case for free markets has seldom been made as forcefully or as eloquently as it was this week by Larry Summers.

Has it been five years already?

Posted: September 5, 2014 by Ken Cohen

In 2010, the president vowed to double exports by 2015. With the deadline approaching, why aren’t we closer to meeting that goal?



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