Robert Rapier is a seasoned chemical engineer with three decades of international experience in the energy sector. He holds undergraduate degrees in chemistry and mathematics, and a master's in chemical engineering. Robert has worked extensively in oil refining, production,
Global Coal Use Hit A Record In 2025, Even As Coal Power Declined
Global coal use reached a record in 2025 even as coal-fired power declined, exposing a widening divide between Asia, Europe, and the United States over energy demand.
The U.S. Supplied 93% Of Global LNG Export Growth In 2025
U.S. LNG exports supplied 93% of global growth in 2025, pushing America ahead of Qatar and Australia as Gulf Coast capacity reshaped world gas trade.
The U.S. Is Both The World’s Top Oil Producer And Top Consumer
The U.S. remains the world’s top oil producer and consumer, with shale-driven liquids growth widening its lead over Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Global Emissions Hit A New Record As U.S. Emissions Rebounded
Global CO2-equivalent emissions hit another record in 2025 as U.S. emissions rebounded, China’s growth slowed, and clean power surged.
Energy Demand Outpaced The Transition In 2025
The 2026 Statistical Review shows clean energy grew fast in 2025, but global demand grew faster, pushing fossil fuel use and emissions higher.