Red tape, not militancy, putting Nigeria's oil future at risk
Nigeria, mired in some of its toughest battles yet to halt resurgent militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta, is facing longer term threats to its oil wealth.
Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter
(Fri, 18 Nov 2016) After declining for several months, the share of U.S. electricity fueled by coal is expected to slowly begin growing when compared to the same period last year. In contrast, the share of generation from natural gas is expected to experience year-over-year declines.
European Utility Week: A critical juncture in the green transition
Many comments made during European Utility Week in Barcelona this week would make a gas producer’s blood run cold. Ross McCracken explains.
Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winterâs low prices
(Thu, 17 Nov 2016) Residential heating oil and propane prices have started the winter heating season at levels similar to last winterâs levels, while inventories of both fuels are near or above five-year highs for this time of year. On average, prices for residential heating oil and propane during last winter (October 2015 through March 2016) were the lowest in at least a decade.
Steel plate prices playing catch-up to hot-rolled sheet in US
The US hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cut-to-length steel plate markets are currently sitting in a very unusual position due to developments since mid-year.
Ethanol and Mexico: the dream lives on
Mexico’s emerging ethanol industry has been a hot topic for US ethanol producers and exporters over 2016, as draft legislation in the country put it front and center in a growing discussion about global ethanol markets.
Amount of natural gas in storage reaches new record
(Wed, 16 Nov 2016) Working natural gas in storage reached a record high of 4,017 billion cubic feet (Bcf) as of November 4, according to EIAâs latest Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report. Inventories have been relatively high throughout the year, surpassing previous five-year highs in 48 of the past 52 weeks.
What is the container market landscape going to be in 2017?
S&P Global Platts senior editor, Andrew Scorer, waxes lyrical about the global container market ahead of our Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference.
Gauging the Trump effect on global commodities
Since the victory of US President-elect Donald Trump last week, businesses and governments have been working overtime to try to discern exactly what his presidency might mean for a range of important policy areas.
U.S. oil drilling increasingly focused in Permian Basin
(Tue, 15 Nov 2016) U.S. drilling activity is increasingly concentrated in the Permian Basin, which spans parts of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. The Permian now holds nearly as many active oil rigs as the rest of the United States combined, including both onshore and offshore rigs, and it is the only region in EIAâs <em>Drilling Productivity Report</em> where crude oil production is expected to increase for the third consecutive month.