Few surprises expected from OPEC despite cracks over policy
Never say never... With this in mind, it would probably be foolish to rule out some kind of deal between OPEC and non-OPEC producers to manage supply. Margaret McQuaile explains.
Is Newcastle thermal coal now in the middle of its winter of discontent?
Platts senior editor for coal Michael Cooper looks at how Newcastle prices came to this bearish position, the bright spots for the market and the commodity price theory that might give a clue on where Newcastle thermal coal could be heading.
U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the lowest in seven years
(Wed, 25 Nov 2015) U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline prices continue to decline, averaging $2.09 per gallon as of November 23, 73 cents lower than this time last year and the lowest heading into a Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2008.
Venezuela Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 25 Nov 2015) Venezuela contains some of the largest oil and natural gas proved reserves in the world and consistently ranks as one of the world?s top suppliers of crude oil to the United States. As a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Venezuela is an important player in the global oil market. Although oil production has declined since its peak in the late 1990s, Venezuela has been among the largest oil exporters in the world.
US data indicates power sector CO2 emissions down 15.6% since 2007
The US' CO2 emissions for 2015 are projected by the EIA to total 5.424 billion mt, a 0.3% rise over 2014, but still one of the lowest levels in the past 16 years.
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises
(Tue, 24 Nov 2015) U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were 5,406 million metric tons (MMmt) in 2014, 1% (51 MMmt) above their 2013 level. Energy-related emissions also increased in 2013, but because of declines in earlier years, the 2014 emissions were still roughly 10% below their 2005 level.
The Keystone XL saga: missed chances, shifting sands — Fuel for Thought
If Bill O’Reilly, author of such books as "Killing Lincoln" and "Killing Kennedy" were to turn his attention to pipelines, his next book might be entitled "Killing Keystone."
U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2014
(Mon, 23 Nov 2015) U.S. Energy Information Administration releases its online analysis of 2014 energy-related carbon dioxide emissions today. It indicates U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels were 5,406 million metric tons carbon dioxide in 2014, an increase of 1 percent from the 2013 level. U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions remain about 10% below the 2005 level.
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in nearly every state from 2005 to 2013
(Mon, 23 Nov 2015) The United States has a diverse energy landscape that is reflected in differences in state-level emissions profiles. Since 2005, energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell in 48 states (including the District of Columbia) and rose in 3 states. EIA's latest analysis of state-level energy-related CO2 emissions includes data in both absolute and per capita terms, including details by fuel and by sector.
U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves
(Mon, 23 Nov 2015) U.S. crude oil proved reserves increased in 2014 for the sixth year in a row with a net addition of 3.4 billion barrels of proved oil reserves (a 9% increase), according to U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves, 2014, released today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). U.S. natural gas proved reserves increased 10% in 2014, raising the U.S. total to a record 388.8 trillion cubic feet.