Michael Lynch

Senior Contributor|Energy

I am a Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation and President of Strategic Energy and Economic Research. I spent nearly 30 years at MIT as a student and then researcher at the Energy Laboratory and Center for International Studies. I then spent several years

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The Death Of The Iranian President Could Affect Oil Markets Longer Term

New elections could mean unrest and higher oil prices, but pressure on the regime for reform could ultimately see more supply—in the long-term.

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844 viewsMay 3, 2024

The FTC Move Against Scott Sheffield Goes Too Far

The FTC concern that Scott Sheffield could influence oil prices if put on Exxon's board is absurd.

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401 viewsMay 1, 2024

How Climate Change Activists Undermine The Energy Transition

The energy transition requires public support, but activists exaggerating the threat and downplaying the costs threaten that support.

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321 viewsApr 26, 2024

Why Biden Should Refill The Strategic Petroleum Reserve —Slowly

The U.S. SPR is needed not to replace lost imports but to help moderate global prices in a crisis and minimize economic damage.

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251 viewsApr 24, 2024

Don’t Use The SPR To Manipulate Oil Prices

The SPR shouldn't be used to manipulate oil prices, but saved to respond to supply disruptions.