Fixing Infrastructure: At Last, Something to Agree On
Common Good and an Oregon congressman discuss addressing red tape and an increase in the gas tax, respectively.
Don’t be fooled by the numbers, Eagle Ford play is a sleeping giant
The Eagle Ford shale oil patch has seen brighter days. New well permits are down, production is low (down from its 2015 peak of 1.7 million b/d, to around 980,000 b/d this year) and producers are pulling out of the region to focus their efforts elsewhere.
First shipment of ethane from U.S. Gulf Coast arrives in Europe
(Thu, 22 Sep 2016) Increased production of ethane in the United States has led to increased ethane exports, first by pipeline to Canada and more recently by tanker to overseas destinations. Ethane is used domestically and internationally as a key feedstock for plastics production and other industrial uses.
Pipeline shutdown disrupts gasoline supply in the Southeast
(Wed, 21 Sep 2016) A partial shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline system, a major source of transportation fuels to the Southeast, has disrupted gasoline supplies, leading to higher prices and product shortages in parts of the region.
Brazilian recession changes dynamics of its aluminum industry
The expression, "Crisis brings opportunity and change", sums up the current situation in the Brazilian aluminum industry perfectly.
Chicago jet fuel can be hazardous to your hair
Instead of the relatively ho-hum day-to-day ups and downs that pass for normal in the world of buying and selling commodities, those who deal in jet fuel in the Chicago area have had to familiarize themselves with terms enough to make market players pull their hair out.
EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions
(Tue, 20 Sep 2016) The U.S. Energy Information Administration now provides a report with daily information on Southern California energy markets, the <em>Southern California Daily Energy Report</em>, to help give context to the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage situation.
Financial risk
S&P said in May: “We believe that a decision to go ahead on the Hinkley Point C nuclear newbuild would likely lead to a one-notch rating downgrade given the embedded high execution risks and significant investment needs.”
UK Nuclear Analysis: Hinkley Point C - An uncertain gateway for new nuclear
If Hinkley Point C proceeds, it points to a future UK generation mix heavily reliant on fixed-cost generation and provides a bleak outlook for gas-fired operators, CCS and new forms of renewables like tidal power.
Morning Agenda: Footing the Bill, Footing the Bill, Footing the Bill
Disputes abound over who is going to foot the bill over a series of issues: public infrastructure, public pensions and luxury real estate in Manhattan.