Latin America grapples with lack of petrochemical investment
Beyond Mexico, proposed petrochemical expansions have fallen by the wayside in Latin America.
Colombia Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 29 Jun 2016) Colombia experienced a dramatic rise in energy production since the implementation of regulatory reforms in 2003; however, crude oil prices have declined since 2014, which has stymied production growth.
Stripper wells accounted for 10% of U.S. oil production in 2015
(Wed, 29 Jun 2016) Stripper wells, or wells that produce small volumes, represent an important but decreasing share of total U.S. oil and natural gas production. These wells are characterized as producing no more than 15 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) over a 12-month period. EIA estimates that there were about 380,000 stripper oil wells (so called because they are stripping the remaining oil out of the ground) in the United States operating at the end of 2015, compared to about 90,000 nonstripper oil wells.
U.S. Fuel Ethanol Plant Production Capacity
(Wed, 29 Jun 2016) This is the sixth release of the U.S. Energy Information Administration data on fuel ethanol production capacity. EIA first reported fuel ethanol production capacity for January 2011 on November 29, 2011. This new report contains production capacity data for all operating U.S. fuel ethanol production plants as of January 1, 2016.
H2 2016: What is the outlook for China's volatile steel market?
Paul Bartholomew focuses on China and the steel price volatility witnessed in the first half of the year and what we could potentially see over the second half of 2016.
Steel trade is trending: Now a main point in the US conversation on #GlobalTrade
Steel trade may not be hash-tagged on social media as much as Steph or LeBron, but American steelmakers are hitting shots from almost every spot on the floor as they take aim against what they steadfastly maintain are illegally traded steel imports.
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
(Tue, 28 Jun 2016) Tax credits and efficiency standards for appliances and vehicles have been key drivers for increasing renewable energy use and energy efficiency in the United States. Extending these policies and increasing the stringency of the Clean Power Plan beyond 2030 would reduce energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by reducing motor fuel use and energy use in buildings by increasing efficiency and by increasing the share of solar and wind in the electricity generation mix.
Getting the Roads You Pay For
New Jersey needs the money that a higher gas tax would bring in, to repair deteriorating highways and bridges.
Did new drilling techniques hasten Bakken output fall? — Fuel for Thought
About nine months ago, analysts at Petrologica began questioning the oil production data coming out of North Dakota.
Proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would reduce diesel consumption
(Mon, 27 Jun 2016) Proposed fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards would increase fuel economy and reduce diesel consumption in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The first phase of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle standards was recently implemented, starting with model year 2014. The proposed Phase 2 standards would take effect in model year 2021 for most medium- and heavy-duty vehicle classes and increase in stringency through model year 2027.