SENER publishes upstream pipeline rules
Late 2016 and 2017 will be a crucial time for Mexico’s energy reform to turn from a mere agenda to actions, including work on the upstream pipeline system.
New EIA survey collects data on production and sales of wood pellets
(Wed, 14 Dec 2016) During the first half of 2016, U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 3.3 million tons of wood pellets and sold 3.1 million tons, mostly to foreign markets, according to data from EIAâs newly released <em>Densified Biomass Fuel Report</em>.
With Second Ave. Subway, Cuomo Has Hands-On Role and Eye on the Future
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York has had a surprising level of involvement in the long-delayed $4.4 billion project, which some critics say seems primarily aimed at promoting his image.
African Energy Economist: Subsidizing Nigerian inefficiency
Fuel subsidies in Nigeria remain a thorny issue. State support for gasoline and diesel prices places a huge burden on the national finances.
What could $65/b WTI mean for oil production in the Permian?
Oil prices are expected to rise after the OPEC deal and there is upside potential for production and IRRs, particularly in premier US basins.
EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
(Tue, 13 Dec 2016) On November 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule for the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program year, with higher targets than those initially proposed in May. EPA increased both the advanced biofuels and total renewable fuel targets while keeping the cellulosic biofuel and biomass-based diesel targets unchanged.
Fuel for Thought: The effectiveness and future of Western sanctions on Russia
Western sanctions against Moscow have hurt the Russian economy and restricted some energy projects, but they have failed their main objective.
Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter
(Mon, 12 Dec 2016) EIAâs <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> (STEO) projects that the average residential customer will consume 4% more electricity over December through March compared with the same period last winter. However, this forecast is highly dependent on winter temperatures. If temperatures are warmer than expected, as they have been the past two months, average electricity use could be slightly below that of the previous winter.
Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report
(Mon, 12 Dec 2016) This is the first Densified Biomass Fuel Report resulting from a new EIA survey launched in January 2016. The survey collects information on wood pellet and other densified biomass fuel production, sales, and inventory levels from approximately 90 operating pellet fuel manufacturing facilities in the United States. Facilities with an annual capacity of 10,000 tons or more per year are required to report monthly.
Canada’s $7 Billion Dam Tests the Limits of State Power
A fight over a hydroelectric project in British Columbia is pitting the government against a public demanding greater rights and political transparency.