The Pathways blog
From rising demand to the imperative of carbon reduction, the industry is in a state of unprecedented transition. Managing change has become as much a core competency as drilling efficiency and demand forecasting. The energy industry — one of the most vital to society — must deliver for today while investing in the future.
There are a number of pathways to that future, all require compromise.
DrivePath believes the most effective pathways will be those that balance innovation with pragmatism and vision with experience.
Here, we’ll keep you current on those pathways, and some of the best thinking and innovations across the energy spectrum.
Because the best way to prepare for the future is to understand the why.
Rules of the road on Pathways.
Energy is everything. Without energy, nothing happens.
Energy is not either/or. Energy is a spectrum.
As human activity grows so does energy use.
Scale matters. So do time horizons.
Public incentives can catalyze the energy transition, but private capital will be the guiding force.
Progress will be driven by the interplay of pragmatism (what works now) and innovation (what will work in the future).
Human ingenuity is our greatest resource.
Pathways articles
Is SAF Ready for Takeoff?
Why Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) won’t take off without structural support and airline passengers driving demand.
The Era of Pragmatism
“A good plan executed today is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” - General George S. Patton.
A realistic approach to navigating today’s volatile world.
Another CERAWeek has come and gone
Electricity providers were surging. Natural gas producers and transporters had some swagger. Oil companies were swirling. Cleantech was in the shadows. And the energy “transition” was being restated.
CERAWeek 2025 Preview
Next week, the leading lights of global energy will rendezvous in Houston. And so will our DrivePath team.
The Power Industry’s Perfect Storm
The energy industry’s power complex — the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity — is facing a perfect storm.
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Scaling the Energy Transition
We believe the most effective pathways will be those that balance innovation with pragmatism and vision with experience.
The New Energy Reality
There’s no question of where demand for energy is headed in the 21st century. There is a question of whether supply can meet the demand.
Introducing Pathways
We believe the most effective pathways will be those that balance innovation with pragmatism and vision with experience.