Author, Scientist, Petroleum Engineer, Speaker, Forbes.com Contributor.
Ian obtained his Ph.D. in physics from Adelaide University, Australia. He consults 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?
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>>
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Reviews
“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.
Republished from Forbes.com
Why MethaneSAT Is Important For Lowering Emissions From Oil And Gas Fields
Originally published on Forbes.com on August 23, 2024
Maps of methane leaks will motivate oil and gas cleanup, certify LNG for importing countries, and help the U.S. decide whether to lift the pause on proposed new LNG trains. Read More>>
Verdagy Inc. is a small company that runs a factory in Silicon Valley and a hydrogen plant in Moss Landing north of Monterrey, California.
Originally published at Forbes.com on August 9, 2024
The hope is that new industries or add-ons can scale up to reduce the costs of hydrogen and boost demand, perhaps like what happened with wind, solar, and batteries. Read More>>
An Unsettling Future For Oil, But A Tossup For Gas And Liquefied Natural Gas
Originally published on Forbes.com on July 23, 2024
BP says the energy future depends on, first, the decarbonization of global power plants, and, second, how rapidly emerging economies can do this. Read More>>
Advances In Really Deep Hot Geothermal Energy, But Gigantic Gaps Remain
Originally published on Forbes.com on July 11, 2024
The vision will persist, simply because Superhot Deep Rock offers an unlimited resource spread across the world and within North America. Read More>>
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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. The book is available on their website at https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-0563-2 Intended for experts and lay readers, the book outlines efforts by oil and gas companies to clean up their greenhouse gas emissions… Read more: New Book Release by Ian Palmer
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Wonderful clarification of the 3 types of truth, Ian. Thank you!
Elijah
Thanks Ian, I enjoyed reading your article. Great information.