The wet and wild West: Northwest hydro sets record levels this year
Hydro generation in the West has risen to new levels, which has pulled down power prices and cut back usage of other generation sources.
Low inventories and supply developments are affecting Asian residual fuel oil prices
(Thu, 29 Jun 2017) The difference between high-sulfur residual fuel oil prices in Singapore and crude oil prices in Dubai/Oman has been narrowing since the spring. Low inventories of residual fuel oil in Singapore and lower residual fuel oil production from Russia are likely contributing to the narrowing price spread.
U.S. Natural Gas Imports & Exports 2016
(Thu, 29 Jun 2017) Natural gas net imports set a record low of 685 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in 2016, continuing a decline for the 10th consecutive year. U.S. exports were more than three times larger than the level 10 years ago as a result of significant infrastructure improvements to natural gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. These changes are discussed in the U.S. Natural Gas Imports & Exports 2016 report.
An academic battle over the US energy future isn't just theoretical
The US is grappling with renewables like WWS — wind, water and solar — which means sometimes academic publications look a bit like a WWE match.
U.S. ethanol production capacity continues to increase
(Wed, 28 Jun 2017) Fuel ethanol production capacity in the United States reached 15.5 billion gallons per year, or 1.01 million barrels per day (b/d), at the beginning of 2017, according to EIA's most recent <i>U.S. Fuel Ethanol Plant Production Capacity</i> report.
Falling costs support Egyptian renewables funding
Neil Ford on how further evidence that the tide is moving quickly in favor of renewables in the Midast and N. Africa is being provided by the rejuvenation of the sector in Egypt.
U.S. exports of crude oil and petroleum products have more than doubled since 2010
(Tue, 27 Jun 2017) U.S. crude oil and petroleum product gross exports have more than doubled over the past six years, increasing from 2.4 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2010 to 5.2 million b/d in 2016. Exports of distillate, gasoline, propane, and crude oil have all increased, but at different paces and for different reasons.
Trump’s ANWR move could spawn epic oil, natural gas battle
President Trump has uncorked yet another controversy over energy vs the environment and it promises to be a heavyweight battle. Bob Williams elaborates.
Future coal production depends on resources and technology, not just policy choices
(Mon, 26 Jun 2017) EIA projects that trends in coal production in the United States could range from flat to continuing declines through 2040. Electric power generation accounts for more than 92% of U.S. coal demand, and domestic coal production has declined significantly over the past decade as coal has been displaced by natural gas and renewables in electric generation.
U.S. uranium production, prices, and employment all fell in 2016
(Fri, 23 Jun 2017) Production of U.S. uranium concentrate decreased 40% between 2014 and 2016 to 2.9 million pounds U3O8 in 2016, the lowest annual total since 2005. Uranium production has been affected by falling uranium prices, with spot prices falling from $34 per pound (lb) in January 2016 to $18/lb in November, the lowest uranium spot price since May 2004.