So demanding: US gasoline marketers zero in on potential future growth areas
Things are funny at the far end of the supply chain. Cheap gasoline has its champions.
European distillate oversupply means some shippers take the long route around Africa
(Fri, 26 Feb 2016) In Europe, the combination of low winter heating demand, high refinery runs, and increased imports have kept distillate fuel oil inventories in the Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp (ARA) area far above normal. Higher inventories have lowered distillate futures prices in the ARA area to a point where inventories are being held in floating storage and imported cargos are being diverted to longer voyages.
The next stage in America's evolving ethanol landscape targets five other countries
As with any market, when times are hard, it's essential that players can adapt and evolve to keep business alive.
Canadian oil production expected to increase despite lower prices
(Thu, 25 Feb 2016) Despite lower crude oil prices, EIA expects Canadian oil production to continue increasing through 2017. Canadian oil sands projects that were already under construction when prices began to fall in 2014 and that are expected to begin production in the next two years are the main driver of production growth.
Asia alumina: Australia pauses at $227/mt, overheating concerns
The Platts Australian alumina daily assessment at $227/mt FOB Feb 25 has increased $6.50/mt in the last week and $24/mt in the past month,
Asia alumina: Australia pauses at $227/mt, overheating concerns
The Platts Australian alumina daily assessment at $227/mt FOB Feb 25 has increased $6.50/mt in the last week and $24/mt in the past month,
African oil exports seen suffering steep fall
African crude oil exports will fall by 600,000 b/d over the next six years as production from its biggest producers slips and rising regional refinery activity absorbs more domestic output, IEA says.
Pemex's balance sheet calls out for investors in oil, gas and power sectors
Mexico's state oil company is hoping that an infusion of capital from private equity firms and other foreign investors will help it stave off a pressing liquidity crunch.
Oil and Gas Field Code Master List
(Wed, 24 Feb 2016) Comprehensive listing of U.S. oil and gas field names.
Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector
(Wed, 24 Feb 2016) U.S. electric power generators consumed 740 million tons of coal in 2015, fueling about one-third of total electric power generation and accounting for 92% of all coal consumed in the United States. Nearly 70% of all coal used by power plants to generate electricity was shipped either completely or in part by rail. The rest was transported by waterway, truck, or?for power plants located near a coal mine?by conveyor.