Russia plugging into electric vehicle market: Fuel for Thought
The world has seen a surge in electric vehicle use in recent years, but that plug-in push has not sparked as brightly in Russia.
EIAâs estimates for Texas crude oil production account for incomplete state data
(Mon, 26 Mar 2018) Crude oil and lease condensate production data for Texas, published by EIA in its <em>Petroleum Supply Monthly</em> (PSM) and by the Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC), reflect differences in the treatment of incomplete and lagged data. Data published by state agencies are often incomplete when first published because of a combination of late reporting and processing delays.
Oil and Natural Gas Resources and Technology
(Mon, 26 Mar 2018) This first Issue in Focus article from the <em>Annual Energy Outlook 2018</em> (AEO2018), future growth in U.S. crude oil and natural gas production is projected to be driven by the development of tight oil and shale gas resources. However, future domestic tight oil and shale gas production depends on the quality of the resources, the evolution of technological and operational improvements, and market prices, all of which are highly uncertain.
All Roads Lead to Rome, Where Potholes Will Destroy Your Tires
A pothole epidemic has turned the streets of Rome, the city that built an empire on its roads, into an embarrassing mess.
Venezuelan Alirio Parra celebrated as OPEC pioneer, PDVSA heavyweight
Slight in physical stature, but colossal in the world of oil diplomacy, Alirio Parra was laid to rest Friday in London, hailed by influential figures in the industry for his role in founding OPEC in 1960, building up Venezuela’s PDVSA and smoothing the often turbulent currents of geopolitics.
Electricity demand by U.S. manufacturing has declined in recent years
(Fri, 23 Mar 2018) Overall electricity use in U.S. manufacturing has declined in recent years, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Many manufacturing establishments have the option of generating their own electricity in addition to pulling directly from the electric grid to run their processes
Residential heating oil and propane prices up from last winter
(Thu, 22 Mar 2018) Residential heating oil and propane prices have been higher this winter than last winter. U.S. average heating oil and propane prices this season were 17% and 11% higher, respectively, because of slightly higher crude oil prices, colder winter temperatures, and lower fuel inventories than last winter.
Spending Deal May Breathe New Life Into Gateway Rail Tunnel Project
A bill being hammered out in Congress may provide up to $540 million for the crucial infrastructure project that President Trump had moved to defund.
Solar photovoltaic costs are declining, but estimates vary across sources
(Wed, 21 Mar 2018) Costs for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have declined in recent years—most sources show that system costs on a per-watt basis have fallen about 10% to 15% per year from 2010 through 2016.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
(Tue, 20 Mar 2018) According to EIAâs <em>Electric Power Monthly</em>, total U.S. net electricity generation fell slightly (down 1.5%) in 2017, reflecting lower electricity demand. Natural gas and coal generation fell by 7.7% and 2.5% from 2016, respectively, as generation from several renewable fuels, particularly hydro, wind, and solar, increased from 2016 levels.