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Ian obtained his Ph.D. in physics from Adelaide University, Australia. He has consulted all over the world. Learn more>>


New Book Release

I’ve just released a new book called How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change published by Cambridge Scholars in the UK.

Intended for experts and lay readers, the book outlines efforts by oil and gas companies to clean up their greenhouse gas emissions while addressing the transition from fossil energies to renewable energies like wind and solar.

How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change is based on a selection from almost 150 articles I’ve published with Forbes.com over the last three years. This book takes an honest look at the fast-charging energy transition from the unique perspective of a solar space scientist turned oilfield engineer.

How far are global leaders such as BP, Occidental, and ExxonMobil pivoting toward climate change?

To see the list of Chapters, click here.

Is the urgency about climate change as dire as climate aficionados are saying? Should a small oil company owner sell now before the demand for oil drops?”  More on this book>>

To buy this book, Click here and enter the code Promo25 for a 25% discount.

To read the press release click here.

Reviews


“A very well written book, with good spread of chapters, well sourced, a much needed documentation which describes a key topic of our times in down to earth (accesible to all regardless their technical background) manner.” ~ Ion Ispas, Ph.D., Associate Professor, George P. Livermore Chair, Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University

“Dr. Palmer presents a balanced and objective view of an industry which receives a great deal of criticism these days, and yet provides a commodity without which our modern society cannot currently function.  He tells the reader how we got to this point of energy dependence and how even the large oil companies are investing resources in alternative sources of energy such as hydrogen, ammonia, solar and wind energy among others.  It is clear that change is coming in energy production and consumption. Dr. Palmer sets out a clear vision of what is being done and what needs to be done to make the eventual transition from fossil fuel to renewables.  It is a book that will serve the oil and gas industry insider as well as the person on the street who is concerned about getting to work, and the health of the planet.” ~ Randy Bunn, Attorney, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“This book is a great insight on the importance of our planet’s energy future and the direction of mankind!” Cliff Taylor, an oilman from Oklahoma.

There is a lot of information, well-sourced, and the key takeaways serve as solid reinforcement for the reader“. ~ Bill Strobel, President, Zeeospheres Ceramics LLC.

Read the full reviews here.


Republished from Forbes.com

News From New Mexico: A Cauldron Of Energy Uncertainty

Originally published on Forbes.com on June 10, 2025

Oil and gas production is one ingredient in New Mexico’s cauldron of energy uncertainty. This report points to several others that are simmering and might boil over. Read More>>

Table 1. Source: Palmer/Rystad

Gas, Nuclear, Renewables Battle Over Power For Meta’s New Data Center

Originally published on Forbes.com on May 27, 2025

The future will see many such data centers, driven by AI, constructed in the U.S. To power these new data centers, a roadmap of choices, with pros and cons laid out here, will be constructive. Read More>>

How To Frac A Modern Shale Well And Boost Capital Efficiency

Originally published on Forbes.com on May 21, 2025

Simultaneous fracking of three wells is going strong, driven by a need for capital efficiency that will curb the president’s “drill, baby, drill” mantra. Read More>>

A World Leader in Renewables, Can Australia Save U.S. Rare Earths

Originally published on Forbes.com on May 1, 2025

China has dominated in processing rare earth metals where the U.S. and E.U. have missed out. But Australia with its advanced technologies may be poised to help the U.S. Read More on this blog>>

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