The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is the latest organization to capitalize on blockchain’s potential. Blockchain has disrupted industry after industry, and the DOE is ready to leverage blockchain when it comes to...
The US Energy Grid presents one of the most attractive targets to cyberattackers. Not only is the power grid instrumental in the day-to-day functioning of society, but all critical sectors of the economy are dependent on electricity. Interfering with the power grid...
As the US surges ahead in oil production, it’s not unreasonable for many to assume that energy security is no longer a concern. The truth of the matter, however, is that energy security is still facing a few long-term challenges that, if left unchecked, will hinder...
Are you thinking about traveling during the first half of 2020? You might want to think again! On January 1st, 2020 the United Nations International Maritime Organization will begin enforcing regulations meant to help reduce sulfur emissions from ocean freighters...
U.S. Energy Security continued to improve throughout 2017 according to this year’s Index of U.S. Energy Security Risk report released by the U.S Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute (GEI). The report analyzes 37 different metrics to determine vulnerabilities...
News that the United States would like to reduce its dependence on imported supplies of critical resources broke in early January of 2019. Resources that fall into this category include cobalt and lithium, both of which are heavily used for batteries. As a result, the...
