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Expo 2020
Dubai Expo 2020 was the first world exposition to be held in the Middle East. It said something about energy. It said something, unwittingly and despite itself, about the world’s hoped-for energy transition(s)… My editor at AramcoWorld pushed me discover how ‘sustainable’ it really was, which we indeed tried to discover…
In memoriam – Rev. John Johnson
“Being black, being born black, being raised black…. I came into it when I first started breathing,” said Elder John Johnson of the Blues. It was his last conversation with me before his death in November at age 84. He was a dear friend.
Illinois Farmer
This short book, a family farm history, is about my cousin Alvin, his family and their farm at Island Grove. They have farmed this land for four generations. Alvin, now retired, farmed for 60 years. He’ll be the last of the family to work the farm. He tells me how his father, grandfather, and great grandfather worked the land and built up the farm across many seasons.
Renewable energy: projects and prices worldwide
I’ve been writing about Middle East energy, new energy and renewables since 2016. I have written about hydrogen, LNG, and the geopolitics of energy for Oilprice and other publications. The work prepared me to take on current responsibilities as editor of Energy & Utilities, now based in Dubai.
In memoriam – Charles Daas
Charlie was a dear friend, a rare friend, one who cared about his friends and everyone in a deep way. I think all his friends remember him like this. He was a friend who thinks mostly of you rather than himself. I felt he was actually grateful to know me. He was thankful for our friendship. He asked with open interest about my comings and goings. He cared deeply about me as he cared for all his friends. So the loss of him leaves a deeper, more melancholy void. There are not many friends like Charlie. He can’t be replaced. His caring came with...
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 future. My article appeared in The Ceylon Chronicle | Full Text
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 Planning magazine. I've also written on it's renewable energy aspirations and the DGCX.
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.
Construction technologies promise to improve city building
There will be an incredible drive to build and expand cities in this century, requiring much quicker, more efficient ways of planning and construction.
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