Annual Energy Outlook 2017
(Thu, 05 Jan 2017) The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) today released the Annual Energy Outlook 2017 (AEO2017), which focuses on the factors expected to shape U.S. energy markets through 2050.
EIAâs AEO2017 projects the United States to be net energy exporter in most cases
(Thu, 05 Jan 2017) EIAâs <em>Annual Energy Outlook 2017</em> (AEO2017), which will be released this morning, presents updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2050 based on eight cases. This is the first time that EIA is publishing projections through 2050 in the AEO tables.
Remaking Kennedy Airport Is Governor’s Next Big Plan
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York wants to spend over $10 billion to rebuild and modernize Kennedy Airport’s terminals and the ways to get there.
US gasoline flows may shift as new environmental rules take effect
With the possibility of greater gasoline exports, the US market may become more dependent on imports to make up the shortfall.
Crude oil prices increased in 2016, still below 2015 averages
(Wed, 04 Jan 2017) Crude oil prices ended the year above $50 per barrel (b). Although the annual average West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price in 2016 was $43/bâdown $5/b from 2015âthe WTI price ended 2016 at $53/b, $16/b higher than at the end of 2015. Similarly, Brent ended the year up $17 from the end of 2015, at $54/b, but the 2016 annual average of $44/b was $8 below the 2015 average.
Leadership change may tip scale on CFTC policies
The US CFTC acted unanimously to re-propose regulations setting position limits, meant to head off excessive speculation in 25 physical commodity futures and swaps markets.
FERC's policing of markets won't see big changes under Trump, officials say
Former FERC enforcement officials are not expecting the change in administration to greatly impact the commission's watchdog role, but new commissioners could bring nuanced views of what constitutes market manipulation.
Trump likely better for nuclear power: NEI CEO
The administration of President-elect Donald Trump will be “much more positive than negative” for the nuclear industry, Nuclear Energy Institute President and CEO Marvin Fertel said in an interview.
Energy commodity prices rose more than other commodity sectors in 2016
(Tue, 03 Jan 2017) The spot energy index in the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI) rose 48% since the start of 2016, more than any other commodity group in the S&P GSCI. The spot S&P GSCI industrial metals, precious metals, and agriculture indices increased less, rising 22%, 8%, and 5%, respectively, while the spot S&P GSCI livestock index declined 10%.
As Second Avenue Subway Opens, a Train Delay Ends in (Happy) Tears
Thousands of riders flooded into polished stations on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to witness a piece of history nearly a century in the making.