Dakota Access Pipeline races to start moving Bakken crude
Oil will likely flow through the Dakota Access Pipeline under Lake Oahe in North Dakota early next week and will start commercial service soon thereafter.
U.S. ethanol exports rise 26% in 2016 to second-highest level on record
(Thu, 16 Mar 2017) The United States exported more than 1 billion gallons (68,000 barrels per day) of fuel ethanol in 2016, an increase of 26% from export levels in 2015. U.S. imports of ethanol, which are relatively much smaller, decreased by 60% to 36 million gallons in 2016.
Pivotal moment for South African mining
South Africa is currently redrafting its Mining Charter, hopefully bringing to an end a long period of disagreement and uncertainty.
Midwest, Rocky Mountain regions' production of transportation fuels meeting more of demand
(Wed, 15 Mar 2017) Changes in North American energy markets over the past decade have strengthened the supply of transportation fuels, including motor gasoline, distillates, and jet fuel, in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions, according to a new study commissioned by EIA.
U.S. coal exports and imports both decline in 2016 as U.S. remains net coal exporter
(Tue, 14 Mar 2017) The United States remained a net exporter of coal in 2016, exporting 60.3 million short tons (MMst) and importing 9.8 MMst. U.S. coal exports fell for the fourth consecutive year, down 13.7 MMst from 2015, with 2016 exports less than half of the record volume of coal exported in 2012 (125.7 MMst). Slow growth in world coal demand combined with supplier competition were the primary factors contributing to the decline in U.S. coal exports.
A Silicon Valley Train Gets Stuck
Bowing to California’s G.O.P., the administration pulls back on a project to electrify a Bay Area rail line.
Lack of agreed methodology on OPEC compliance leads to confusion: Fuel for Thought
If you are in LNG today, you want to be in Asia, the world’s biggest market for the fuel. While there is opportunity, though, there also is uncertainty.
Hydroelectric generators are among the United Statesâ oldest power plants
(Mon, 13 Mar 2017) Conventional hydroelectric generators account for 7% of the operating electricity generating capacity in the United States and about 6% to 7% of U.S. electricity generation each year. Conventional hydroelectric plants are different from pumped-storage facilities, which produce electricity from water previously pumped to an upper reservoir.
DOE economist talks SPR exports, storage and sales
At the Crude Oil Quality Association meeting in New Orleans, an overflowing room of oil industry participants had plenty of questions for US Department of Energy economist Kenneth Vincent.
Another type of crude oil to be included in calculation of the Brent price benchmark
(Fri, 10 Mar 2017) The method for assessing the Brent global benchmark crude oil price is scheduled to change in 2018. The Brent price benchmark reflects transactions involving physical cargoes of several specific grades of crude oil in the North Sea, located between the United Kingdom and Norway.