Further reading
Published articles and selected reading
This page is intentionally selective. One section collects my published work outside World Energy Flow; the other keeps a short list of pieces by other authors that I think are useful for understanding the same markets, infrastructure, and mechanisms discussed in the weekly notes.
My published work
Published at Bourse & Bazaar
These pieces are separate from the World of Energy weekly series. They have their own argument and publication context; this page simply keeps them easy to find.
Iran’s First Geothermal Plant Brings Hope to a Battered Energy Sector
A look at what Iran’s first geothermal plant says about the country’s ability to turn drilling and power-engineering experience toward renewable generation.
Read the article ↗8 Sep 2026 · Bourse & BazaarBehind Iran’s Persistent Electricity Shortages Lies a Capacity Paradox
Why additions to installed generation capacity have not translated into equally dependable supply—and why the distinction matters for electricity policy.
Read the article ↗22 Sep 2026 · Bourse & BazaarHow Underpricing Deepens Iran’s Electricity Crisis
An examination of the trade-off between cheap electricity in the short run and the longer-run effects of weak price signals on consumption, investment, and reliability.
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Two outside pieces worth keeping nearby
This is not a ranking and it is not meant to be comprehensive. I keep only pieces that add something concrete to the weekly analysis: better evidence, a clearer mechanism, or a useful counterpoint.
Oil markets strain to plug the gap left by Middle East supply shortfall
A useful companion to the weekly market notes because it connects prices to inventories, alternative supply, demand adjustment, and the limits of the workarounds now supporting global oil flows.
Read the source ↗21 Sep 2026 · Reuters Open InterestHormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high cost
A concise look at ship-to-ship transfers around Oman and the distinction between keeping barrels moving and restoring the energy system to normal operating conditions.
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