Short-Term Energy Outlook
(Tue, 06 Dec 2016) U.S. crude oil production averaged 9.4 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2015, and it is forecast to average 8.9 million b/d in 2016 and 8.8 million b/d in 2017.
Fuel for Thought: OPEC deal gives Suez Canal hope for revenue
Egypt hopes OPEC’s move to cut oil output will actually breathe life into the moribund traffic in its Suez Canal and provide badly needed foreign currency.
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
(Mon, 05 Dec 2016) In terms of electricity usage, Thanksgiving Day is one of the most unusual days of the year. Typically at this time of year, electric loads in most regions have a small peak in the morning and a larger peak in the evening. On Thanksgiving, however, the largest peak of the day occurs closer to midday as many Americans gather to celebrate the holiday.
The Courage to Invest
Readers respond to “Choke Point of a Nation,” “A Trump-Led Trip Back to the Gold-Plated ’80s” (Nov. 27).
Help More Whistle-Blowers
Readers respond to “A Win for a Whistle-Blower” (Nov. 27).
Help Wanted: More Jobs for America
Readers discuss job training, how robots are replacing humans, “no layoff” policies and more.
China dominates conversations at Platts Asian steel events
S&P Global Platts stages many steel conferences and forums around the world, but regardless of the location China is invariably the dominating topic.
Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online
(Fri, 02 Dec 2016) The first commercial U.S. offshore wind farm, Block Island, is scheduled to come online in late 2016. Located three miles off the southeastern coast of Rhode Island, Block Island consists of five wind turbines that will produce 30 megawatts of electricity. The electricity will be used on Block Island, where electricity is currently supplied by diesel-powered generators.
Indians wait patiently as steel moves to front of queue
To their surprise, delegates and speakers flying into Mumbai last month for Platts Steel Markets Asia conference were witnesses to history in the making.
‘We Are Orphans Here’
Life and death in East Jerusalem’s Palestinian refugee camp.