OPEC pops the question – will Russia say ‘I do’?
OPEC is drafting an agreement to tie Russia into a so-called “super group” of oil producers.
U.S. coal production, exports, and prices increased in 2017
(Fri, 16 Feb 2018) EIA expects total 2017 U.S. coal production to be 773 million short tons (MMst), 45 MMst higher than in 2016 and the largest year-over-year tonnage increase since 2001. Coal prices across the United States rose as well, especially for Central Appalachian coal.
U.S. proved reserves of natural gas up in 2016, oil reserves remained unchanged
(Thu, 15 Feb 2018) The United States had 341.1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas proved reserves as of the end of 2016, an increase of 5% from 2015, according to EIAâs recently released <em>U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves</em> report. U.S. crude oil and lease condensate proved reserves remained virtually unchanged from their 2015 level, at 35.2 billion barrels.
Capital investment in upstream oil and natural gas industries
(Thu, 15 Feb 2018) The <em>International Energy Outlook 2017</em> anticipates a large increase in oil and natural gas production with many large, capital-intensive projects that will come online after 2025 to meet rising demand. This Issues in Focus paper discusses recent trends in the upstream oil and natural gas markets; explains how these trends are reflected in IEO2017; and covers some of the uncertainties surrounding the projections.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Poultry Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about illnesses reported in the state of Iowa that may be caused by Salmonella associated with a chicken salad product.
The Pull of Populism
In year two, the Trump administration drifts back toward its campaign-season promises.
U.S. imports of solar photovoltaic modules mainly come from Asia
(Wed, 14 Feb 2018) Solar photovoltaic (PV) module imports into the United States have increased significantly in recent years and represent a sizable portion of installed solar capacity. In 2016, U.S. imports of solar modules measured in direct current (DC) totaled 13 gigawatts (GWDC)âup from 2 GWDC in 2010âwith two-thirds of 2016 imports coming from Malaysia, China, and South Korea.
Trump’s Budget: Spending and Cuts Under Fire
One reader calls the budget a “profligate spending spree.” Another says that explains why the president “filed for bankruptcy so many times.”
Iraq Wants $88 Billion for Rebuilding. Allies Offer a Fraction of That.
A lukewarm response by potential donors, including the United States, at a fund-raising conference threatens efforts to stabilize the war-torn country.
Trump Pressures Democrats Over DACA and Infrastructure Plan
In two early tweets, Mr. Trump said a March deadline to protect young immigrants would be the “last chance,” and suggested that Democrats should come to a deal on his infrastructure proposal.