Robert Rapier

Chevron Refinery Fire Threatens California’s Fragile Fuel Supply A major fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery threatens California’s gasoline supply, exposing the state’s fuel vulnerabilities and likely driving pump prices higher.

I did a quick take on the Chevron refinery fire in California. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

U.S. Oil Production Is On Pace For A New Record, But Growth Is Slowing U.S. oil output is hitting records, but growth is slowing. Here’s why production is flattening—and what it means for prices, OPEC, and energy investors.

Many people have asked about this, so here it is. Yes, we are going to set our 3rd consecutive oil production record this year. At the same time, oil production growth has slowed substantially over the past three years and could decline in 2026. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

I am in there. Thank you for this!

I grew a yellow heirloom variety like that in Hawaii, and the birds spread those seeds all around. I had tomatoes growing everywhere within a couple of years. All I could eat.

I am fascinated by the nature of consciousness and hypothetical alien biologies, and he hits the sweet spot on both of those themes again and again.

I just finished Service Model, by Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), after previously reading Alien Clay and Children of Time. This man is a god. His name will be remembered among the greatest science fiction writers of all time. I am now searching for everything he has written.

Are Gas Prices Falling Because U.S. Oil Production Is Surging? Gas prices are falling in 2025, but is surging U.S. oil production under Trump the reason? A closer look at supply, demand, and global forces tells a different story.

I have been besieged with questions about oil production and gas prices, so I wrote an in-depth analysis of what's happening, complete with graphics. It debunks myths and explains exactly why the price of oil and gasoline are falling. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

No conspiracy theories here, but I am curious about your opinion of what happened in Alaska that resulted in Trump looking defeated, Putin looking elated, and all those Europeans rushing to the White House.

Why Your Electricity Bill May Be Skyrocketing Rising electric bills are hitting households nationwide as AI data centers, LNG exports, heat waves, and grid costs drive power prices higher.

I have had so many people ask me over the past month about why their electric bills are suddenly so high, that I wrote a Forbes article about it this morning. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

YouTube video by CBS News Active oil and gas rigs down since Trump took office

Interview I did today on CBS on "Drill, Baby, Drill." Yes, I know I say "uh" a lot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJCO...

Nuclear Power Output Quietly Sets A New Record Nuclear power hit a record high in 2024, but growth is shifting from the West to Asia and the Middle East, reshaping the industry’s future and climate impact.

My latest Forbes article. Global nuclear power output set a new record high. The good news is that China--the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide--is leading the charge with more than a tripling of output in the past 10 years. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

Trump Promised to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill.’ The New Rigs Are Nowhere to Be Found With clean energy more cost-competitive than it once was, the White House’s oil-first strategy is faltering.

I am quoted in this recent Wired article about why "Drill, Baby, Drill" isn't working: www.wired.com/story/trump-...

I just wish anyone would explain to him the implications of reducing drug prices by 1500%. The man is mathematically illiterate and nobody will correct him.

The Renewable Illusion: Why Fossil Fuels Keep Winning Global renewables hit records in 2024, but fossil fuel use still rises. Here’s why solar’s surge isn’t enough—and what the latest energy data really shows.

If you are puzzled as to why renewable energy can grow as rapidly as it has, but fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions continue to rise, I explain it in today's Forbes article.
www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

True, but some people seem to think Burgum is Secretary of Energy. That’s Chris Wright, who was a fracking CEO, but one of Trump’s only cabinet members with practical experience in the department under his command.

THIS

Donald Trump’s name reported to feature in DoJ files about Jeffrey Epstein Wall Street Journal report says president’s name appears ‘multiples times’ as Congress subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell

Everyone knew this shoe was about to drop, and that the WSJ was sitting on more information: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

My wife is getting a degree in Mortuary Science and she wants to specialize in this area.

With this deflection, he definitely answered the question.

Why Natural Gas Is Still Thriving In A World Chasing Net Zero Global natural gas production and consumption hit record highs in 2024, led by the U.S., China, and LNG exports. Here's what the 2025 data reveals about the future.

Despite a global push toward renewables and decarbonization, natural gas remains the world's fastest growing fossil fuel. My latest in Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

The World’s Biggest Carbon Emitters—And The Story Behind The Numbers China, the U.S., and India top the CO₂ list—but per capita and economic efficiency stats show a deeper climate divide. What the numbers really reveal.

Part 2 of my article on carbon emissions for Forbes contains a thought experiment: Where would we be if all historical U.S. emissions could be erased? The point was to show the U.S. legacy contribution, while highlighting what is driving carbon emissions today: www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

2025 Energy Review: Why Global Carbon Emissions Are Still Climbing Despite record investments in renewables, global carbon emissions just hit an all-time high. I break down which countries are driving this growth, and which aren't.

My first of two Forbes articles on global carbon emissions. It delves into why emissions keep climbing despite record deployment of renewables. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

Why Oil Prices Fell After Iran's Missile Strike Oil prices fell after Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. base, as markets interpreted the move as symbolic rather than escalatory—pricing in a pause, not a war.

As I told a reporter earlier this morning, of course Iran would respond. Otherwise, the government loses face with the Iranian people. But the nature of the response caused oil prices to drop sharply. I explain in my latest Forbes article. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

The crude oil market just opened for the first time since Friday. Prices are up across the board, but not enormously so.

We will know in a couple of hours. I think oil opens on the NYMEX at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time today.

The Strait Of Consequences: World Braces For Potential Energy Shock Rising U.S.–Iran tensions and a threat to close the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil and LNG markets, driving up prices and reshaping energy strategy.

I am getting significant requests for comment on the developing situation, so I knocked out a quick Forbes article explaining why the Strait of Hormuz is such an important and vulnerable region. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

No, Toyota Didn’t Build A Water-Powered Car Despite viral claims, Toyota hasn't built a water-powered car. The truth involves hydrogen combustion and water cooling—not free energy or onboard electrolysis.

Did Toyota build a water-powered car, as recent social media claims asserted. Um, no. www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...

My dog gets really anxious and starts pacing when I roll out my suitcase.

As I said, we voted against him. The majority voted against. He won with a minority of the vote. He has never gotten a majority.