New infrastructure projects in India to trigger rise in steel demand
The boom in infrastructure projects is driving steel demand in India as the country prepares for national elections to be held in 2019.
Production from offshore pre-salt oil deposits has increased Brazilâs oil production
(Thu, 14 Dec 2017) Brazil has produced 3.3 million barrels per day (b/d) of petroleum and other liquids so far in 2017, according to data through August, up from 3.2 million b/d in 2016, making it the ninth-largest producer of petroleum and other liquids in the world. Production of crude oil in Brazil increased in recent years as producers targeted large, offshore, pre-salt oil deposits.
Infographic: IMO 2020 – Tough new environmental regulations will soon hit the shipping industry
Tough new environmental regulations will soon hit the shipping industry. Our infographic to help you quickly identify the key challenges and prepare your business.
Utility solar photovoltaic capacity is dominated by crystalline silicon panel technology
(Wed, 13 Dec 2017) Most of the growing number of installations of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) operating capacity across the United States have been systems that make use of crystalline silicon panels. In 2016, 70% of U.S. utility-scale PV capacity used crystalline silicon modules. Thin-film technology accounted for 28% of capacity.
Refined coal has made up nearly one-fifth of coal-fired power generation so far in 2017
(Tue, 12 Dec 2017) The U.S. power sector consumption of coal is increasingly shifting to refined coal, even as coal-fired electricity generation decreases. Use of refined coal has increased from 17% of power sector coal consumption in 2016 to 19% so far in 2017, based on data through September.
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in most states from 2005 to 2015
(Mon, 11 Dec 2017) The United States has a diverse energy landscape that is reflected in differences in state-level emissions profiles. Between 2005 and 2015, energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions decreased in 43 states (including the District of Columbia) and increased in 8 states.
U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Wells by Production Rate
(Mon, 11 Dec 2017) This report provides yearly estimates of the number of producing oil and natural gas wells grouped into 26 production volume brackets ranging from less than 1 barrel of oil equivalent per day (BOE/day) to over 12,800 BOE/day.
Indiaâs steel industry, like Americaâs, is dominated by electric-based processes
(Fri, 08 Dec 2017) India is the third-largest steel producer in the world after China and Japan, having surpassed other large steel-making countries such as the United States, Russia, and South Korea over the previous decade, according to the World Steel Association
20/20 on 2020? Looking to the future for shipping
2020: a term that implies clarity of vision. A recent Platts conference certainly featured numerous speakers seeming to claim 20/20 vision on 2020. Yet by the end of the event Andreas Hilides found my own vision to be distinctly blurry.
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports have increased as new facilities come online
(Thu, 07 Dec 2017) In August 2017, total U.S. natural gas liquefaction capacity in the Lower 48 states increased to 2.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) following the completion of the fourth liquefaction unit at the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Louisiana. With increasing liquefaction capacity and utilization, U.S. LNG exports averaged 1.9 Bcf/d, and capacity utilization averaged 80% this year, based on data through November.