This newsletter reflects an eclectic collection of stories and analyses dealing with issues and developments within the energy industry that have potentially significant implications for executives operating oilfield service companies.

Articles include:

• Wind Power Costs and the Economics of Utilities
• Middle East: Oil Endustry's and World's Next Black Swan?
• Natural Gas Price Rebound Heat Drive; Supply Still Grows
• Rhode Island Wind Farm Moving Forward
• Skimmers, Jones Act Point Up Bumbling US Clean-up Job