Shipping: Exploring the deeper, darker depths of the bunker industry
Stories are floating around the bunker press at the moment highlighting the darker side of the industry, just when it's trying to improve its reputation. Jack Jordan blogs.
Puerto Ricoâs electricity service is slow to return after Hurricane Maria
(Tue, 24 Oct 2017) More than one month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, electricity service has not been restored to most residents of the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. As of Monday morning, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority had partially restored service to 18% of customers in 35 of 78 municipalities.
As US exports make inroads to Asia, Middle East suppliers adopt strategies to secure buyers
With so much attention on rising US oil exports and their impact on crude flows within Asia, the region’s more traditional suppliers from the Middle East are examining their own strategic approaches to maintain customers and secure outlets for their barrels.
September unplanned global oil supply disruptions fall to lowest level since January 2012
(Mon, 23 Oct 2017) Unplanned global supply disruptions fell to 1.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in September, the lowest level since January 2012. Over the past six months, unplanned oil supply disruptions have fallen by more than 1.0 million b/d, as outages in Libya, Nigeria, and Iraq abated.
Plug-in electric vehicles: future market conditions and adoption rates
(Mon, 23 Oct 2017) This report, the first of four Issues in Focus articles from the <em>International Energy Outlook 2017</em>, analyzes the effects of uncertainties in the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on worldwide transportation energy consumption. Uncertainties surrounding consumer acceptance, vehicle cost, policies, and other market conditions could affect future adoption rates of plug-in electric vehicles.
Once So Chic and Swooshy, Freeways Are Falling Out of Favor
Several cities face pressure to tear down the 1960s-era mega-roads and reinstate pedestrian-friendly streets. Jane Jacobs told you so!
Saudi Arabia Country Analysis Brief
(Fri, 20 Oct 2017) In 2016, Saudi Arabia was the largest exporter of total petroleum liquids (crude oil and petroleum products), with exports mostly destined to Asian and European markets. Saudi Arabia has 16% of the world's proved oil reserves, is the largest exporter of total petroleum liquids in the world, and maintains the world's largest crude oil production capacity at roughly 12 million barrels per day.
Intensity of U.S. energy use in manufacturing decreases as output outpaces fuel use
(Thu, 19 Oct 2017) The energy intensity of U.S. manufacturing has continued to decrease, according to the latest data from EIAâs Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey (MECS). From 2010 to 2014, manufacturing fuel consumption increased by 4.7%, while real gross output increased by 9.6%âor more than twice that rateâresulting in a 4.4% decrease in energy intensity.
Europe’s Fastest-Growing Economy Could Be Headed for Trouble
Much of the growth in Romania is the product of a consumer bonanza, and economists worry that the good times cannot last given a lack of investment.
Crude oil and petroleum product exports reach record levels in the first half of 2017
(Wed, 18 Oct 2017) Crude oil exports in the first half of 2017 increased by more than 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) from the first half of 2016 to 784,000 b/d, a 57% increase. Petroleum product exports also grew over the same period. Crude oil and propane exports each reached record highs of 0.9 million b/d, and distillate exports reached a record high of 1.3 million b/d.