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Robin Mills

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Robin M. Mills is chief executive of Qamar Energy, and author of The Myth of the Oil Crisis
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Aramco has cancelled plans to expand its maximum sustainable capacity from 12 to 13 million barrels per day by 2027. Reuters
What are the implications of Saudi Aramco's pause in expansion?

Pushing back the state oil company's higher capacity will save or at least delay some capital expenditure

CommentFebruary 05, 2024
Storage tanks and gas-chilling units are seen at Freeport LNG, the second largest exporter of US liquified natural gas. Reuters
What does the future hold for global LNG supply?

The latest move by the US, the world’s leading liquefied natural gas exporter, to delay approvals of new export permits is sending mixed signals

CommentJanuary 29, 2024
A container ship approaches the Bab Al Mandeb. The missiles, drones and small boat attacks have deterred the majority of container traffic. Getty Images
Who stands to gain from the disruption in the Red Sea?

Bulk carriers and tankers of oil and liquefied natural gas are increasingly steering clear of the area, with overall traffic down more than 40%

CommentJanuary 22, 2024
The Storheia wind farm in Norway. The country plays a balancing role in European power capacity. AFP
Developed countries must prevent an electricity crunch

Governments need to clear the way for new transmission lines, particularly connections to neighbouring states, to meet net-zero goals

CommentJanuary 15, 2024
Modules of the Oberon Solar plant near Desert Centre, California. Researching a new energy technology and bringing it into widespread commercial use takes decades. Bloomberg
Why long-term energy thinking is crucial for climate solutions

Major pieces of infrastructure – hydroelectric dams, nuclear plants, pipelines – may operate for 80 years or more if maintained well

CommentJanuary 08, 2024
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger's main contribution to a new energy security architecture was the formation of the International Energy Agency in 1974. AFP
How oil geopolitics has changed from the times of Henry Kissinger to now

While legacy of the late US secretary of state continues to shape oil markets, there is also a need to blend tactical diplomacy with strategic vision

CommentJanuary 01, 2024
A person in a dugong costume stands near a sign that says CCS. Carbon capture and storage featured prominently in the Cop28 decision. AP
How UAE's decarbonisation road map can help solve the big carbon conundra

Although the Emirates is not a huge emitter on the global scale, its plan is important for addressing key carbon questions

CommentDecember 25, 2023
The Royal Navy's HMS Diamond fires a Sea Viper missile at a Houthi drone over the Red Sea in a photo issued on Saturday 16, December. Photo: Ministry of Defence
Why Red Sea attacks pose a threat to energy security

About 12% of seaborne oil trade and 8% of LNG passes through the Bab Al Mandeb strait

CommentDecember 18, 2023
Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber leaves the stage after a climate deal was unanimously approved at Expo City Dubai. AFP
No greenwashing here, Cop28 achieved genuine results

Despite a torrent of criticism, hosts UAE quietly worked behind the scenes to push through decisive action on climate change

Cop28December 13, 2023
Vehicles transferring coal at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port in China's eastern Jiangsu province. Two thirds of global coal today is used in China and India. AFP
Is natural gas as bad for climate change as coal?

Flaring and methane escape are key issues that need to be addressed

CommentDecember 11, 2023
For now, Brazil won’t be bound by production restrictions. Bloomberg
How Brazil may help Opec balance production with climate aims

The South American nation's accession to the oil exporters' group won't put a ceiling on crude prices but will strengthen the floor

CommentDecember 04, 2023
Emissions rise from a steel mill in Salzgitter, Germany. Demands are rising that countries participating in the upcoming Cop28 conference in Dubai agree on a road map for phasing out the use of fossil fuels. Getty Images
The world needs to rapidly reduce carbon emissions now

Cop28 will call for a tripling of renewable energy capacity – which we’re probably close to on-track for – and a doubling of energy efficiency, which we are not

CommentNovember 27, 2023
Cop28 is taking place at Dubai Expo City from November 30. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Environmental challenges for oil companies are beyond simplistic headlines

The world must work intensively on expanding zero-carbon options such as renewables, electric vehicles and hydrogen

CommentNovember 20, 2023
An aerial view of deforestation in Maues, Amazon Rainforest. WWF/PA Wire Assunto: Vista de drone de Incêndio Florestal provocado Local: Vilhena-RO Data: 09/2020 Autor: Andre Dib
The problem with carbon offsets

A systematic approach is required to benefit from bio-offsetting as cosmetic fixes are not enough

CommentNovember 13, 2023
In the past two years, interest rates have risen sharply, raising the burden of long-term offshore wind projects. Getty Images
Why consolidation may unlock value in renewable companies

Building scale could be key to offshore wind energy producers' stable growth as they look for a steady flow of investments and reduce costs

CommentNovember 06, 2023
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