Year: 2025
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RMP’s Lithium Mining Map
The post discusses RMP’s advancements in visualizing the North American lithium-ion battery supply chain through an interactive map developed from the extensive NAATBatt database. By creating curated maps focusing on specific supply chain segments, RMP improves understanding of lithium extraction methods and their implications, facilitating targeted analysis while maintaining data accessibility.
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High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Returns To Michigan November 2025
In a move no one expected after a 12-year hiatus, FortyFive Energy LLC of Midland, Texas has filed an application for a permit to drill and complete a new horizontal test of Michigan’s deep Collingwood formation. The proposed State Excelsior 1-14 HD1 represents the first return to large-scale, high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) in Michigan since…
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Michael Barnard: Exposing Anti-Hydrogen Media Bias – Part 3 of 3- Critical Minerals, China’s Coal Economy, & Fair Trade
This is Part 3 of a three-part series titled: “Michael Barnard: Exposing Anti-Hydrogen Media Bias – Part 3 of 3- Critical Minerals, China’s Coal Economy, & Fair Trade” In Part 1, the topic and thesis statement for the series were presented, along with Barnard’s curriculum vitae and journalistic modus operandi. We also explored how Barnard…
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Michael Barnard: Exposing Anti-Hydrogen Media Bias Part 2 of 3 – Heavy Ground Transportation: Rail, Bus, and Truck
This is Part 2 of a three-part series titled: “Michael Barnard: Exposing Anti-Hydrogen Media Bias – Part 2 of 3 – Heavy Ground Transportation: Rail, Bus, and Truck.” In Part 1, the topic and thesis statement for the series were presented, along with Barnard’s curriculum vitae and journalistic style. We also examined how Barnard fits…
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Michael Barnard: Exposing Anti-Hydrogen Media Bias Part 1 of 3 – Barnard’s CV & Journalistic Style
This is Part 1 of a three-part series titled: “Michael Barnard: Exposing Anti-Hydrogen Media Bias – Part 1 of 3 – Barnard’s CV & Journalistic Style” In this section, the topic and thesis statement for the series are introduced, along with Barnard’s curriculum vitae and journalistic modus operandi. We also explore how Barnard fits into…
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RMP’s International LNG Map – 10th Anniversary Upgrade with Report
Introduction In the early 2000s, the United States was bracing for a natural gas shortage. Domestic production was in decline, and forecasts predicted a growing dependence on foreign energy. Against this backdrop, Cheniere Energy began developing their Sabine Pass facility in Louisiana as an import terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG). This project aimed to…
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Global Green Energy Paradox: Balancing Ideals with Realities
As the world races towards a sustainable future, a paradox emerges: the very technologies heralded as solutions to climate change—solar panels, electric vehicles, and batteries—are often produced using fossil fuels, particularly coal, in countries like China and Indonesia. Meanwhile, in Western nations, environmental debates frequently oppose transitional technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
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Hydrogen and Water: Putting Consumption into Perspective
Introduction Hydrogen as a clean energy source has been the subject of increasing debate, with critics often citing the water consumption required for its production. While it is true that electrolysis—the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen—requires water, the broader conversation about water usage is often neglected. Many of the same people who…
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Massive Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at Moss Landing Spurs Evacuations and Industry Concerns
Moss Landing, Monterey County, CA — A massive lithium-ion battery fire broke out at the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Moss Landing on January 16, 2025, prompting widespread evacuations and raising serious questions about the safety of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The fire, which began at 3:00 PM, quickly…
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North American Hydrogen Production Report – January 2025
Introduction Finding detailed and comprehensive hydrogen production information on the internet can be difficult. Data must be aggregated from multiple sources and estimates must be calculated based on the best data and methodologies possible. My name is Matt Wandel and I have been aggregating energy information data and hydrogen infrastructure data as a volunteer at…