2015 Domestic Uranium Production Report
(Thu, 05 May 2016) Statistical data update for 2015 on drilling, mining, production, shipments, sales, facilities, employment, expenditures, and reserve estimates in the U.S. uranium production industry.
Hydraulically fractured wells provide two-thirds of U.S. natural gas production
(Thu, 05 May 2016) For decades, hydraulic fracturing had been referred to as an unconventional completion technique, but over the past 10 years it has become the technique by which most natural gas is produced in the United States. Based on the most recent available data from states, EIA estimates that natural gas production from hydraulically fractured wells now makes up about two-thirds of total U.S. marketed gas production. This is an even greater share of production as compared to crude oil, where hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production.
Almost all U.S. gasoline is blended with 10% ethanol
(Wed, 04 May 2016) Blends of petroleum-based gasoline with 10% ethanol, commonly referred to as E10, account for more than 95% of the fuel consumed in motor vehicles with gasoline engines. Ethanol-blended fuels are one pathway to compliance with elements of the federal renewable fuel standard (RFS). The total volume of ethanol blended into motor fuels used in the United States has continued to increase since 2010, albeit at a declining rate of growth. Meanwhile, the use of ethanol-free gasoline (E0) by fuel consumers has declined.
Traders fear liquidity squeeze in South African coal market
Stephanie Wilson on how continuing strong screen prices of spot thermal coal threaten to reduce liquidity in the South African Richards Bay market.
Northeast US mills, East Coast scrap exporters raise prices
Northeastern US mills and East Coast bulk exporters raised offer prices on May 2 to secure material amid a firm export market and anticipated significant increases in domestic scrap prices this week during the May buy.
Declining energy prices lower the cost of living
(Tue, 03 May 2016) Since June 2014, decreases in crude oil and natural gas prices have reduced household energy costs. According to initial figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the chained consumer price index for urban consumers (C-CPI-U) decreased by 1.2% from June 2014 to February 2016. Lower energy prices had a significant impact on this decrease in spite of increases in the food and shelter components of the overall index, which represent larger shares of household expenses.
Brexit: What could it mean for the North Sea's oil?
In less than two months UK citizens will make one of their biggest political decisions in more than 40 years. How might this impact North Sea oil production?
EIA produces new maps of the Utica Shale play
(Mon, 02 May 2016) The U.S. Energy Information Administration has produced new maps that show the structure, thickness, and geologic setting of the Utica Shale play and the location of production wells. Production of oil and natural gas from the Utica play has increased since 2011, with more than 1,700 wells drilled as of January 2016. The Utica play includes both the Utica formation and the deeper Point Pleasant formation, each with its own characteristics.
Uranium industry focuses on costs as supply glut continues
With oversupply, low prices, lack of liquidity and low demand from utilities uranium, market participants have little to no expectation of market conditions improving.
China's ferrous futures market gains local stardom
It's not stallions but sinter feed that has been the star turn in China -- not well-reared horses but reinforcing bar the center of attention. Ciaran Roe reveals all.