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As the EU is to debate the extension of oil sanctions on Russia in June, our editors in Moscow discuss the impact of the sanctions on the country's oil sector and the implications for both Russia and the EU.
U.S uranium production remains near historic low as imports continue to fuel U.S. reactors
(Wed, 01 Jun 2016) Most of the uranium loaded into U.S. nuclear power reactors is imported. During 2015, owners and operators of U.S. nuclear power reactors purchased 57 million pounds of uranium. Nearly half of these purchases originated from two countries, Canada and Kazakhstan, providing 17 million pounds and 11 million pounds of uranium, respectively.
China's diesel exports grow, driven by changes in its economy and refining industry
(Tue, 31 May 2016) Chinese exports of diesel began to increase rapidly in 2015, driven by a structural shift in China's economy?which is reducing diesel demand?and by reforms in China's refining sector, which are contributing to increased refinery utilization and diesel production. These two factors have pushed Chinese net diesel exports higher, to more than 300,000 barrels per day in April.
Primary Energy Source-to-Sector Chart
(Tue, 31 May 2016) EIA?s newly updated source-to-sector chart for 2015 illustrates how much petroleum, natural gas, coal, renewable energy, and nuclear electric power is distributed to the electric power sector and the end-use sectors.
T2 ethanol market suffers uncertain supply on closures, trial runs
With European ethanol experiencing a turbulent supply environment, we discuss the implications of plant closures and the upcoming trial-run of the UK's second largest plant on the market.
Asian rebar holds steady amid uncertainty in China market
Spot prices of regionally-traded rebar in Asia held steady on May 30 for the third straight business day as trading was almost stagnant.
Asian HRC prices slide though Chinese mills withdraw offers
Spot prices of internationally-traded hot rolled coil in Asia eased May 30, though several Chinese mills were said to have withdrawn offers.
Will Russia's crude output levels surprise again?
Nadia Rodova looks at Russia's oil sector which has shown a surprising resilience to low oil prices and western sanctions over the past two years.
Gold heads lower, no physical demand to pick up investor selling
Gold headed lower over the duration of the week started May 23. So, is the bull run over or just getting going? Attitude last week was certainly mixed.