At the current rate, it would take two centuries for the world to achieve the first phase of decarbonisation decided upon at international conferences and enacted into performative laws. However, 2.6% of global GDP is already invested each year Read more
Even if there are reservations about McKinsey, the global strategic advisor, it must be acknowledged that it is a rich source of information and analysis. In its role as a substantial supporter of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Read more
Primary energy consumption worldwide has continued to rise at an average annual rate of 0.94% over the last five years, mainly driven by non-OECD countries, which are also increasing their consumption of fossil fuels.Less conventional analyses are needed to Read more
Correction! An attentive reader points out that the oxygen balance in the atmosphere would remain zero if the hydrogen produced were ultimately burnt, either directly or via synthetic fuels. The considerations in this article therefore only concern the Read more
A fashionable climate alarmism welcomes any proposal for an energy transition as a new philosopher’s stone, just like the hydrogen-mania that has taken hold of the chancelleries and corrupted the minds of engineers who have lost their probity. Here Read more
Energy is a subject of great debate, with a lot of misunderstanding. As electrification is bound to intensify so as to no longer depend on fossil fuels, this is the area that is specifically addressed here.
It seemed a Read more
