Colombo

Colombo

Flying in at 5 a.m., I saw why Colombo enjoys a most fortunate location. It’s with good reason that an ancient name for Sri Lanka – Lanka Dvipa – means ‘fortunate island.’ I came to Colombo to learn about its place in the world and write about its plans for the...
Dubai

Dubai

I’ve traveled to Dubai often in recent years for conferences, research and writing on energy. I became impressed with Dubai’s solar energy program and, as a curious writer, intrigued by the city itself. I wrote a feature Dubai’s Planning Paradox for...
LNG supply, demand and pricing

LNG supply, demand and pricing

LNG is an interesting niche in energy markets depending on many factors and regional forces. I tried to shed light on global supply/demand and factors influencing prices, writing for Oilprice. The end of the LNG glut / read New importers keep LNG markets tight / read...
Remaking Union Station

Remaking Union Station

Union Station should be a top infrastructure priority of the City of Chicago. It can become the centerpiece of a highly interconnected transit system, one that serves all parts of the city, the metropolitan region and the whole Midwest. It’s the single most...