‘Cube development,’ which taps multiple layers of shale all at once, could accelerate the U.S. shale boom and make the world swim in cheap and abundant energy for much of the next 250 years. —Bloomberg, 23 February 2018
The end of the era of cheap money is set to lead to Enron-style collapses of companies in the much-hyped global renewable energy sector, according to the chief executive of one of the world’s largest wind power producers. —Financial Times, 23 February 2018
Recent reports indicate that major repairs are required on 500 offshore wind turbines in United Kingdom waters and nearly two hundred more at sites off the Danish and German coasts. Whether this is type failure or just normal wear and tear is as yet unclear, and is, according to Danish news reports, in dispute. —GWPF Energy, 25 February 2018