US refiners feel the pinch of Renewable Fuel Standard costs
Smaller US refiners unable to blend their own gasoline are facing higher RIN costs which are eating into refinery operating costs.
Projected growth in CO2 emissions driven by countries outside the OECD
(Mon, 16 May 2016) Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are projected to increase by one-third between 2012 and 2040 in EIA's International Energy Outlook 2016 (IEO2016) Reference case, largely driven by increased energy use in countries outside of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The continuing increase in total emissions occurs despite a moderate decrease in the carbon intensity (CO2 per unit of energy) of the global energy supply.
Platts Crude Oil Summit: Debunking the myths
Following the Platts Global Crude Oil Summit in London, Paul Hickin debunks some oil market myths with an affectionate nod to Monty Python.
Key themes from the Q1 Platts Global Polyolefin Outlook
Platts analysts discuss the effects of the Middle East feedstock price changes at the end of 2015-early 2016 on the petrochemicals markets in 2016.
Financial Review: Annual 2015
(Fri, 13 May 2016) This analysis focuses on the financial and operating trends of 77 global oil and natural gas companies (called the <em>energy companies</em>).
Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993
(Fri, 13 May 2016) Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electricity generation totaled 1,925 million metric tons in 2015, the lowest since 1993 and 21% below their 2005 level. A shift on the electricity generation mix, with generation from natural gas and renewables displacing coal-fired power, drove the reductions in emissions.
Saudi stirrings and Iran's return dominate oil rebalancing conversation
What could the return of Iranian crude oil output to near pre-sanctions levels and changes at the Saudi oil ministry mean ahead of the upcoming OPEC meeting?
America’s one million b/d of crude oil for president
Brian Scheid spoke at the Platts Global Crude Oil Summit and gave some insight into one of the biggest variables around US oil: the next president.
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
(Thu, 12 May 2016) EIA's recently released International Energy Outlook 2016 projects that world energy consumption will grow by 48% between 2012 and 2040. Most of this growth will come from non-OECD countries, including countries where demand is driven by strong economic growth, particularly in Asia. Non-OECD Asia, including China and India, accounts for more than half of the world's total increase in energy consumption over the projection period.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Data
(Thu, 12 May 2016) EIA releases annual data for 2014 about alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) supply and fuel use and number of vehicles for four types of vehicle fleets: federal government, state government, transit agencies, and fuel providers.