Market Focus: LNG Supply Shocks Expose Limited Market Flexibility
In this Market Focus episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Conglin Xu, managing editor (Oil & Gas Journal), economics, takes a look into the LNG market shock caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the sudden loss of Qatari LNG supply as the Iran war continues. Xu speaks with Edward […]
Early History of Natural Gas and Pipelines
From Ancient Flames to the First Long Pipelines The “eternal flame” at the Oracle of Delphi in Greece, around 1000 BC, is one of the earliest known examples of natural gas escaping from underground and being ignited, appearing to ancient observers as something spiritual or divine. Five centuries later, around 500 BC, the Chinese not […]
Iran and Natural Gas
RBAC’s Edward O’Toole, Robert Kachmar, and Cyrus Brooks joined host Armando Cavanha to discuss key questions surrounding the evolving situation in the Middle East, including: What is at stake with potential disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global LNG trade? Which LNG suppliers and importing countries are most exposed to supply interruptions? What global and […]
2025 User Conference Recap
RBAC welcomed users, partners, and industry leaders to Houston for the 2025 Gas & User Conference—three days of market intelligence, hands-on model exploration, technical deep dives, and collaborative discussions about the future of natural gas, LNG, and global energy markets. Ed O’ Toole and Scott McKenna Presenting This year’s theme centered on market fundamentals, scenario-driven […]
From Climate Alarm to Human Welfare: Bill Gates’ New Energy Equation
In a recent discussion between Cyrus Brooks and Armando Cavanha, the two explored Bill Gates’ latest reflections on climate policy, his article “Three Tough Truths About Climate,” and what his evolving stance reveals about the intersection of energy, economy, and human welfare. As global leaders and innovators reconsider how to balance environmental ambition with real-world […]
How Modern Energy is Changing Lives: Tackling Energy Poverty Through Innovation and Partnership
Access to reliable and affordable energy remains one of the defining challenges of our time. In a recent Energy News Beat podcast, Cyrus Brooks joined Anne Atkinson Hyer, Executive Director of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, and host Stu Turley to discuss how modern energy solutions are transforming lives across the developing world. Their conversation […]
Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Energy: A Conversation with James Brooks
In a recent episode of the Leadership Impact and Talent Podcast, RBAC Inc.’s COO James Brooks shared how he is honoring the company’s legacy while shaping its future. Founded by Dr. Robert Brooks in 1997, RBAC has grown into a global leader in natural gas and LNG market simulation systems. James spoke with host Greg […]
Market Focus: Geopolitics, Price Volatility Shape the Path of LNG
RBAC’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Robert Brooks, joins Conglin Xu (Oil & Gas Journal) on an episode of the ReEnterprised Podcast covering geopolitics and price volatility in the global LNG market. The discussion includes a look at how importers are balancing short-term and long-term LNG strategies in a volatile market. From Europe’s uncertainties to Asia’s […]
Highlights from RBAC’s 2025 Fall Webinar
Would you like to see the webinar recording? Click here. RBAC’s Fall Webinar North American natural gas markets are entering a period of rapid change and heightened uncertainty. From shifting pipeline flows to the rising influence of LNG exports and surging data center demand, market participants face new challenges in forecasting prices, infrastructure needs, and […]
RBAC’s Fall Webinar: From Pipelines to Power: Navigating Natural Gas Market Uncertainty
On September 10th 2025, we held a great seminar where we presented our outlooks into natural gas and LNG as well as discussed the capabilities of our suite of market simulation tools. Below is the link to the register to receive recordings from the webinar. RBAC Fall Webinar Recordings Registration Additionally, after watching the recording […]
