Projections that the global middle class will increase by 1.7 billion people over the next two decades means a lot more energy will be needed in the years ahead to move planes, trains and automobiles.
In 2017, the world used 562 quadrillion BTUs of energy in the form of oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and renewables. But most of us don’t understand how this statistic is reflected in what we do each day.
Whether it’s flipping on lights, fueling at a gas station or turning on the air conditioner, energy is taken for granted in much of the world.
But especially in developing countries, that convenience can still...
Access to reliable, affordable energy has completely transformed how people live, communicate, travel, conduct business, build infrastructure and so much more.
And in the coming decades, even more people will...
From advanced engines to better aerodynamics, today’s cars are more efficient than their predecessors.
Thanks to these improvements, over the next 20 years, car consumption (including SUVs and light trucks) is...
The invisible hand of efficiency gain in cars, appliances and gadgets pushes us to do more with less energy – making our energy footprint lighter with every new upgrade, version and model.
Natural gas is poised to become an even more predominant fuel in the 21st century because the global economy is expanding and energy is a key driver in this economic success story. This is especially true across...
The map of the world doesn’t change much. We know Spain is still tucked between Portugal and France, and Canada remains fixed to the north of the United States. But, when it comes to new oil and gas discoveries,...
More drivers and motorcyclists in Indonesia are learning to share the road, a trend that will likely continue as consumers push for more personal mobility in the populous archipelago. The number of total motorists...
Twenty-five years ago there were only 10 urban areas in the world that could boast more than 10 million inhabitants. Now there are more than 35 so-called “megacities” worldwide, and by 2040 the United Nations...
In 2050, more than 65 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, according to the United Nations. Increased urbanization and growth of the middle class, particularly in China and India, will help...
America’s largest ports handled in excess of 18,000 containership calls to its shores in 2015. This means more than one billion tonnes of merchandise was processed – which one way or another was ultimately...
Since it opened in 1931, New York’s Empire State Building has enjoyed its share of superlatives. The tallest building in the world at the time it was built, the art deco gem was hailed as a triumph of modern...
The Stonewall power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia, represents another step in the power industry’s march toward natural gas and away from coal – a transition that has reshaped how Americans get electricity....
The industrial revolution was already in full swing in 1814 when self-taught mechanical engineer George Stephenson conducted the first practical demonstration of a steam locomotive.
As the world’s economy grows over the next 25 years, living standards will improve across the globe, requiring more energy and effective solutions to address the risk of climate change.
