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"Passion for new horizons empowers us to rise above the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary." - J.M. Barrie
Here, I primarily share my thoughts on future energy, leadership, software and technologies, business strategies, international corporate careers, and some life philosophies.
I also share many personal stories that have changed my perspective on the world. While I do not intend these stories to serve as advice or guidance, I have learned a lot from others by applying my personal filter to determine what is worth absorbing and what is not. I hope you do the same.
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Energy transition realism: a balanced path beats wishful thinking
Energy policy is sprinting ahead of physics and economics. Energy transition realism argues for sequencing renewables with firm low-carbon power and market design that protects reliability and affordability.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 270 min read
Decarbonizing Heavy Industry: Hydrogen, CCS, and the New Industrial Playbook
Hard-to-abate sectors drive nearly a third of global emissions. This article explains how decarbonizing heavy industry with hydrogen, CCS, electrification, and smart policy can deliver competitive, low-carbon materials at scale.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 32 min read
Pragmatic Energy Transition: Balancing Climate Ambition with Affordability and Security
Ambition without realism backfires. This article argues for a pragmatic energy transition—sequencing renewables, storage, nuclear, and firm capacity while protecting affordability, reliability, and social equity.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 302 min read
Collaborative Energy Transition: Building a Global Network for Decarbonization and Security
Global decarbonization needs coordination at scale. This article shows how a collaborative energy transition—uniting governments, companies, and regulators—accelerates innovation, reduces costs, and strengthens security.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 242 min read
Vaclav Smil Energy Transitions: Pragmatism, Systems Thinking, and Real-World Constraints
Hype doesn’t power grids—systems do. This article explains how vaclav smil energy transitions thinking grounds strategy in physics, capital turnover, and social realities, guiding credible policies and investments.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 102 min read
Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizers: Energy, Food Security, and a Balanced Transition
Feeding billions depends on chemistry and energy. This article explains how synthetic nitrogen fertilizers—powered by affordable energy—anchor global food security, and why pragmatic decarbonization must protect supply while new tech scales.
Marcellus Louroza
May 222 min read
Small Modular Reactors: Reliable, Low-Carbon Power for a Pragmatic Transition
Nuclear is back in the conversation for one reason: reliability. This article explains how small modular reactors deliver 24/7 low-carbon power, complement renewables, and provide a realistic path to deep decarbonization without risking grid stability.
Marcellus Louroza
May 82 min read
Food Energy Nexus: Fertilizer Reality and a Pragmatic Transition
Feeding billions depends on energy. This article explains the food energy nexus—how ammonia and synthetic fertilizers rely on affordable energy—and outlines a pragmatic path that protects yields while decarbonization scales.
Marcellus Louroza
May 42 min read
Fossil Fuels and Crop Yields: Why Ammonia Still Underpins Global Food Security
Fertilizer links food and energy. Fossil fuels and crop yields are tied through Haber–Bosch ammonia, and fossil fuels and crop yields will remain connected until low-carbon ammonia scales without price shocks.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Energy Transition Economics: From Easy Substitutions to Hard-to-Abate Realities
Energy transition economics explains why some swaps—like electric lighting—scale fast while others (ammonia, steel, aviation) remain costly. Energy transition economics helps separate quick wins from hard-to-abate sectors.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 9, 20232 min read
Global Oil Demand: Why Replacing Oil Is Harder Than It Looks
Global oil demand still tops 100 mb/d, and global oil demand endures because oil combines energy density, logistics, and affordability that many alternatives haven’t yet matched at scale.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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