Kenya’s bottom-up electrification: African Energy
Kenya is proving an excellent testing ground for initiatives that prove successful elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is now seeking to do the same with electrification.
U.S. crude oil production increases following higher drilling activity
(Tue, 21 Feb 2017) U.S. crude oil production increased for the second consecutive month in November 2016, the first time this has occurred since early 2015.
Mexico turns to the Jurassic era for shale oil: Fuel for Thought
Mexico’s plans to develop its shale oil resources have finally taken a step forward following years of largely fruitless efforts by the state owned company Pemex.
Colorado Aims to Expand a Main Artery, but Beleaguered Neighbors Balk
With Denver booming, the state wants to shore up road infrastructure, but it means a repeat of hardship for the communities living near the highway.
Lower airline fuel costs reduce U.S. airlinesâ operating expenses, increase net profits
(Fri, 17 Feb 2017) Lower crude oil prices in recent years have translated to lower fuel costs and overall lower operating expenses for U.S. passenger airlines. According to the U.S. Department of Transportationâs Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), U.S. passenger airlinesâ collective net profit increased to $25.6 billion in 2015, up from $7.5 billion in 2014.
By Investing in Science, Trump Can Strengthen the Economy
Federal support for science has been getting leaner as countries in Europe and Asia have been ramping up research spending.
U.S. uranium production lowest since 2005
(Thu, 16 Feb 2017) U.S. production of uranium concentrate (U3O8) totaled 2.9 million pounds in 2016, 13% lower than the uranium produced in 2015 and the lowest annual U.S. production since 2005. U.S. uranium concentrate production in 2016 was less than 7% of the historical peak production level of 43.7 million pounds in 1980.
EIAâs short-term global oil demand outlook considers the role of economic activity
(Wed, 15 Feb 2017) Oil plays a crucial role in the global economyâfrom the production of goods to the transportation of people and freight. For this reason, economic activity and oil consumption tend to move together, particularly in developing economies. This relationship makes gross domestic product (GDP) an important driver of oil consumption.
Evacuation Order Is Lifted as Crews Race to Shore Up Oroville Dam
Nearby residents in California were told they could return home as work crews hurried to drain the reservoir and shore up an emergency spillway, hoping to prevent a flood.
What California’s Dam Crisis Says About the Changing Climate
Five years of drought show that state’s aging system of dams and reservoirs is not equipped for the ‘new normal’ of global warming.