Key themes from the Q1 Platts Global Polyolefin Outlook
Platts analysts discuss the effects of the Middle East feedstock price changes at the end of 2015-early 2016 on the petrochemicals markets in 2016.
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(Fri, 13 May 2016) Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electricity generation totaled 1,925 million metric tons in 2015, the lowest since 1993 and 21% below their 2005 level. A shift on the electricity generation mix, with generation from natural gas and renewables displacing coal-fired power, drove the reductions in emissions.
Financial Review: Annual 2015
(Fri, 13 May 2016) This analysis focuses on the financial and operating trends of 77 global oil and natural gas companies (called the <em>energy companies</em>).
Saudi stirrings and Iran's return dominate oil rebalancing conversation
What could the return of Iranian crude oil output to near pre-sanctions levels and changes at the Saudi oil ministry mean ahead of the upcoming OPEC meeting?
America’s one million b/d of crude oil for president
Brian Scheid spoke at the Platts Global Crude Oil Summit and gave some insight into one of the biggest variables around US oil: the next president.
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
(Thu, 12 May 2016) EIA's recently released International Energy Outlook 2016 projects that world energy consumption will grow by 48% between 2012 and 2040. Most of this growth will come from non-OECD countries, including countries where demand is driven by strong economic growth, particularly in Asia. Non-OECD Asia, including China and India, accounts for more than half of the world's total increase in energy consumption over the projection period.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Data
(Thu, 12 May 2016) EIA releases annual data for 2014 about alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) supply and fuel use and number of vehicles for four types of vehicle fleets: federal government, state government, transit agencies, and fuel providers.
Australian wheat export activity mostly centered on India
Australian wheat export activity was mostly centered on India, from where there continued to be buying inquiries, traders reported May 11. At least three cargoes of Indian-spec APW were concluded in the week from April 28 to May 5, Platts market data shows, typically between $223-$227/mt FOB.
EU sugar market tight; liberalization eyed
The domestic situation: EU sugar prices rose in April. In the deficit regions in the South prices hit Eur615/mt, up from Eur595/mt at the start of the month.
In the Western EU prices peaked in mid-month at Eur575/mt from Eur560/mt at the beginning of the month, and fell back to Eur560/mt at the end of April.
Inside Nippon Steel’s Kashima plant: Do you want to know a secret?
Donald Trump promises to build a wall along the Mexican border, but what about other ports of entry to the US market? Joe Innace investigates.