(Tue, 31 May 2016) Chinese exports of diesel began to increase rapidly in 2015, driven by a structural shift in China's economy?which is reducing diesel demand?and by reforms in China's refining sector, which are contributing to increased refinery utilization and diesel production. These two factors have pushed Chinese net diesel exports higher, to more than 300,000 barrels per day in April.
(Tue, 31 May 2016) EIA?s newly updated source-to-sector chart for 2015 illustrates how much petroleum, natural gas, coal, renewable energy, and nuclear electric power is distributed to the electric power sector and the end-use sectors.
With European ethanol experiencing a turbulent supply environment, we discuss the implications of plant closures and the upcoming trial-run of the UK's second largest plant on the market.
Spot prices of regionally-traded rebar in Asia held steady on May 30 for the third straight business day as trading was almost stagnant.
Spot prices of internationally-traded hot rolled coil in Asia eased May 30, though several Chinese mills were said to have withdrawn offers.
Nadia Rodova looks at Russia's oil sector which has shown a surprising resilience to low oil prices and western sanctions over the past two years.
Gold headed lower over the duration of the week started May 23. So, is the bull run over or just getting going? Attitude last week was certainly mixed.
(Fri, 27 May 2016) The U.S. average retail price for gasoline was $2.24 per gallon (gal) on May 23, 50 cents per gallon (cents/gal) lower than at the same time last year, and the lowest average price just before Memorial Day weekend (the start of the summer driving season) since 2009.
The dry bulk freight market is suffering its worst period in decades. However, even this bearish environment can bring some interesting opportunities for the right shipping players.
(Thu, 26 May 2016) U.S. consumption of natural gas is projected to rise from 28 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2015 to 34 Tcf in 2040, an average increase of about 1% annually, according to EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2016 (AEO2016) Reference case. The industrial and electric power sectors make up 49% and 34% of this growth, respectively, while consumption growth in the residential, commercial, and transportation sectors is much lower.
