EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation
(Wed, 02 Dec 2015) Small-scale distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, such as those found on residential and commercial rooftops, have grown significantly in the United States over the past several years. Starting this month, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is including monthly estimates of small-scale distributed solar PV capacity and generation by state and sector in EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade
The November 2015 quarterly USDA forecasts for agricultural trade in the United States in FY 2015 and FY 2016 are presented and discussed in this report.
Iron ore enters festive season with little to celebrate as prices hit historic lows
Iron ore enters festive season with little to celebrate as prices dip to historic lows
Keeping the hope for more offshore power afloat with wind turbines
Norwegian oil company Statoil’s decision to build the first floating wind farm represents a carbon risk hedge in an area in which it can deploy its considerable offshore expertise. Ross McCracken explains.
EIA expands monthly reporting of crude oil production with new data on API gravity
(Tue, 01 Dec 2015) New data released yesterday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that for the first nine months of 2015, most (50.8%) of the crude oil produced in the Lower 48 states were light oils with an API gravity above 40 degrees. The largest share of production was in the 40.1 to 45 degree API gravity range.
Alaska’s rocks keep drawing explorers searching for oil, gas: Fuel for Thought
These are bleak times across much of the nation's "oil patch." Layoffs are spreading and rigs are being laid up. One state -- Alaska -- is defying the trend, at least for now.