Declining Trans-Alaska crude oil pipeline flows put a chill on operations
TAPS operators are taking new steps to keep North Slope crude oil warm enough to flow through the 800-mile pipeline during cold months of the Alaskan winter.
EIA's newly designed coal web pages provides easier access to coal data
(Fri, 18 Dec 2015) The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) redesigned the weekly Coal Production report and combined two price reports into a single Coal Markets product to improve access to EIA's coal data. Users can now access weekly coal production and prices and new monthly export data from a single place.
Everything you need to know about the US crude export vote (almost)
Congress is scheduled to vote Friday on a massive government spending package with a provision to lift all limits on crude oil exports. Here's what's playing into the Capitol Hill decision.
Utility-scale solar in South Atlantic region dominated by North Carolina, Georgia
(Thu, 17 Dec 2015) Most of the utility-scale solar PV electric generating capacity has been installed in the southwestern part of the country in states such as California and Arizona, which together accounted for 64% of the national total as of September 2015. The South Atlantic region has about 11% of the nation's 9,968 MW of utility-scale PV capacity, largely in North Carolina. Until now, Georgia has installed relatively little solar PV capacity, but the state plans to add more than 750 MW of utility-scale solar by the end of 2016.
Utility-scale solar in South Atlantic region dominated by North Carolina, Georgia
(Thu, 17 Dec 2015) Most of the utility-scale solar PV electric generating capacity has been installed in the southwestern part of the country in states such as California and Arizona, which together accounted for 64% of the national total as of September 2015. The South Atlantic region has about 11% of the nation's 9,968 MW of utility-scale PV capacity, largely in North Carolina. Until now, Georgia has installed relatively little solar PV capacity, but the state plans to add more than 750 MW of utility-scale solar by the end of 2016.
State Energy Profiles: New Data for September and October 2015, Annual Data for 2013 and 2014, and Updated Analytical Narratives
(Thu, 17 Dec 2015) New monthly data are available for electricity, petroleum, and coal series. New annual data are also available for crude oil and natural gas reserves and total carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, analytical narratives have been updated for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Resurgence of dirty tanker market in 2015: Just a flash in the pan?
Dirty tanker freight rates soared to their highest level in years in 2015, bringing back the positive vibe for shipowners. But how sustainable is this strength in prices going forward?
EU bets on new US LNG imports to take on Russia's gas dominance
Europe is facing a new conflict: Platts editors discuss a potential gas price war between US LNG and Russian pipeline gas.
If you’re a steelmaker, it’s all about China, baby
Anglo American said recently it would scrap its dividend this year and next, hugely reduce capex and look to sell all its lossmaking assets.