(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.
(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.
The US is grappling with renewables like WWS — wind, water and solar — which means sometimes academic publications look a bit like a WWE match.
(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.
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.
(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.
Richard Anderson, who retired from Delta last year after nine years of running the airline, will serve as co-chief executive with Charles Moorman until Dec. 21.
President Trump has uncorked yet another controversy over energy vs the environment and it promises to be a heavyweight battle. Bob Williams elaborates.
(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.
Angola’s reconstruction presented the politically connected with an opportunity to enrich themselves and their relatives.
