US methanol bearish ahead of H2 capacity expansion in Texas
The expected startup of new US methanol capacity during the second half of the year is prompting a bearish outlook for some market participants heading into the third quarter.
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(Tue, 18 Jul 2017) Coal exports for the first quarter of 2017 were 58% higher than in the same quarter last year, with steam coal exports increasing by 6 million short tons (MMst) and metallurgical coal exports increasing by 2 MMst. Most of these exports were shipped from Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports.
Assumptions to AEO2017
(Tue, 18 Jul 2017) This report presents the major assumptions of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) used to generate the projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 2017, including general features of the model structure, assumptions concerning energy markets, and the key input data and parameters that are the most significant in formulating the model results.
Rising US rig counts slow as oil prices remain below $50/b
There are many contributing factors that are causing US oil prices to remain suppressed.
US crude exports are the gift that keeps on giving: Fuel for Thought
Favorable price differentials are leading to growing US crude exports from the Gulf Coast, which in turn is helping to fuel an infrastructure buildout.
Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.38 per gallon this summer
(Mon, 17 Jul 2017) In the latest <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> (STEO), EIA forecasts that the U.S. retail price for regular gasoline will average $2.38 per gallon (gal) this summer (April through September). If realized, it would be the second-lowest summer average gasoline price since 2005.
The western U.S. sub-hourly wholesale electricity market is expanding
(Fri, 14 Jul 2017) Seven electricity providers in the western portion of the United States and Canada have plans to join the California Independent System Operatorâs (CAISO) western energy imbalance market (EIM) over the next several years. The EIM allows for more frequent dispatch of electricity-generating resources in the region.
New York state paves the way for big infrastructure
Six months into Donald Trump’s presidency and not a single infrastructure project has been approved as a result of any efforts by him and his administration. It is all talk, so far, even though it was a cornerstone of Trump’s campaign and also that of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices expected to average about $50 per barrel through 2018
(Thu, 13 Jul 2017) EIA now forecasts Brent crude oil spot prices to average $51 per barrel (b) in 2017 and $52/b in 2018. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are expected to be $2/b lower than Brent prices in 2017 and 2018. Daily and monthly prices could vary significantly from this forecast because global economic developments and geopolitical events in the coming months have the potential to push oil prices higher or lower than the current forecast.
Political, economic woes loom large for Latin American polymer markets in H2
Lackluster demand in key markets has persisted, and renewed concerns in Brazil are leading to a pessimistic outlook for Latin American polymer markets.