(Tue, 22 Nov 2016) A number of pipeline projects that have been approved, or are in various stages of the approval process, would increase capacity to transport natural gas from the Utica production region in Ohio to natural gas markets. Collectively, these projects could add up to 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of takeaway capacity out of the Utica region by the end of 2018.
(Tue, 22 Nov 2016) The current and future projected cost and performance characteristics of new electric generating capacity are a critical input into the development of energy projections and analyses.
With China’s crude steel output in the first ten months of 2016 up nearly one percent year on year, many have wondered aloud how to make sense of the data.
The way US E&P operators are adding rigs, planning activity ramp-ups, preparing to raise capex and looking forward to renewed production growth in 2017, you’d be tempted to write finis to a harrowing two-year industry downturn.
(Mon, 21 Nov 2016) EIA has updated its <em>Southern California Daily Energy Report </em>to provide additional information on key energy market indicators for the winter season. The dashboard includes information that EIA regularly compiles about energy operations and the management of natural gas and electricity systems in Southern California in the aftermath of a leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility outside of Los Angeles.
Tom Balcerek blogs on what a Republican president could mean for the US steel industry.
Nigeria, mired in some of its toughest battles yet to halt resurgent militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta, is facing longer term threats to its oil wealth.
(Fri, 18 Nov 2016) After declining for several months, the share of U.S. electricity fueled by coal is expected to slowly begin growing when compared to the same period last year. In contrast, the share of generation from natural gas is expected to experience year-over-year declines.
Many comments made during European Utility Week in Barcelona this week would make a gas producer’s blood run cold. Ross McCracken explains.
(Thu, 17 Nov 2016) Residential heating oil and propane prices have started the winter heating season at levels similar to last winterâs levels, while inventories of both fuels are near or above five-year highs for this time of year. On average, prices for residential heating oil and propane during last winter (October 2015 through March 2016) were the lowest in at least a decade.
