http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/5fa96beafd0e8e036ba43fa4/400x0.jpg?cropX1=238&cropX2=2657&cropY1=0&cropY2=2418 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ Michael Lynch's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/05/03/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. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_6634de2c6fe4fa153b9bb1c6 Fri, 03 May 2024 08:58:22 -0400 2024-05-04T03:03:53-04:00 The FTC concern that Scott Sheffield could influence oil prices if put on Exxon's board is absurd. AFP via Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/05/01/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. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_66322804872d476c0750ada4 Wed, 01 May 2024 07:34:48 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:24-04:00 The energy transition requires public support, but activists exaggerating the threat and downplaying the costs threaten that support. AFP via Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/04/26/biden-should-refill-the-spr-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. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_662b9bbbfb984a66fc916a2c Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:28:46 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:34-04:00 The U.S. SPR is needed not to replace lost imports but to help moderate global prices in a crisis and minimize economic damage. Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/04/24/dont-use-the-spr-to-manipulate-oil-prices/ The SPR shouldn't be used to manipulate oil prices, but saved to respond to supply disruptions. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_6628ddc94fefd91b5e4f2c60 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:46:36 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:12-04:00 The SPR shouldn't be used to manipulate oil prices, but saved to respond to supply disruptions. Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/04/17/an-lng-export-ban-can-have-serious-negative-consequences/ The U.S. decision to conserve natural gas in favor of coal led to increased mortality of more than 10,000 people a year from 1980 to 1999. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_661fb2048d3bdc689827c7f0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:33:00 -0400 2024-04-17T07:33:10-04:00 The U.S. decision to conserve natural gas in favor of coal led to increased mortality of more than 10,000 people a year from 1980 to 1999. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/04/14/iran-and-israel-one-and-done-or-spiral-of-violence/ An Israeli response to the latest attack from Iran could mean a spiral of violence that would send oil prices higher. WTI could see $100 if that happens. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_661ba1175518f114290d1964 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 05:32:42 -0400 2024-04-15T03:32:35-04:00 An Israeli response to the latest attack from Iran could mean a spiral of violence that would send oil prices higher. WTI could see $100 if that happens. AFP via Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/04/05/drain-america-first-is-not-a-dangerous-energy-policy/ Calls to restrict LNG exports in part to conserve resources resembles past worries that proved baseless. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_660fdad7154a5565a445d87d Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:11:07 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:56-04:00 Calls to restrict LNG exports in part to conserve resources resembles past worries that proved baseless. Ted Sanderson and the author Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/03/08/oil-companies-should-listen-to-activists-but-skeptically/ Many activists have unrealistic stances, but listening to them allows companies to understand when and if they have reasonable objections, and at least sometimes allay their concerns. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_65eaf1b6b5bb660048f6401d Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:13:40 -0500 2024-03-12T03:55:30-04:00 Many activists have unrealistic stances, but listening to them allows companies to understand when and if they have reasonable objections, and at least sometimes allay their concerns. Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/03/01/the-downside-to-fifty-years-of-opposition-to-nuclear-power/ Too much opposition to energy projects resembles earlier, irrational claims about nuclear power. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_65e1c2ba214a1b0b9010b9a7 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:03:52 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:16-04:00 Too much opposition to energy projects resembles earlier, irrational claims about nuclear power. Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/02/16/bidens-lng-pause-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ Most opposition to new LNG export plants is not based on sound reasoning but cliches and posturing. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_65cf5aee01da9c069979df7e Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:59:37 -0500 2024-02-20T12:14:40-05:00 Most opposition to new LNG export plants is not based on sound reasoning but cliches and posturing. Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2024/01/09/the-2024-election-and-the-impact-on-the-oil-market/ A new Trump presidency would have minimal impact on world oil markets, but Biden could hurt the domestic industry and raise prices for consumers. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_659d26f6e495bf40e1144175 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:01:01 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:10-04:00 A new Trump presidency would have minimal impact on world oil markets, but Biden could hurt the domestic industry and raise prices for consumers. Getty Images Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/2023/12/01/cop28-will-generate-headlines-but-not-much-else/ COP28 will not seriously address the problem of energy poverty, because it requires either expensive renewables or 'bad' fossil fuels. Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/michaellynch/ content_6569d470ae33c607a62f4af0 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:47:25 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:15-04:00 COP28 will not seriously address the problem of energy poverty, because it requires either expensive renewables or 'bad' fossil fuels. Ted Sanderson Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business standard