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Why Energy Supply Chains are Transitioning to Renewables

Requis

The US and Canada primarily have the shale revolution to thank for a decreasing energy security risk score since 2007, but now shale is becoming much less profitable thanks to the recent price drop. In spite of the increased spend, production has not risen but declined 6% between 2006 and 2012.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

In 2006, lithium-ion batteries consumed only 20% of the global cobalt supply. Cobalt demand will exceed supply by 42% in 2025 and 170% in 2030. CEO Elon Musk has been doing his best to dispel these concerns, partnering with the small town of Cobalt in Ontario, Canada to secure its needs. Demand Intensifies.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

In 2006, lithium-ion batteries consumed only 20% of the global cobalt supply. Cobalt demand will exceed supply by 42% in 2025 and 170% in 2030. CEO Elon Musk has been doing his best to dispel these concerns, partnering with the small town of Cobalt in Ontario, Canada to secure its needs. Demand Intensifies.