Nord Stream 2 heats up Russia, Ukraine's gas transit dispute
Will Russia's controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project to Germany be online by the end of 2019, before its ten-year transit contract with Ukraine expires?
The multifaceted metamorphosis ahead for Mexico's energy markets
The Mexico energy market has been a hot topic ever since late 2013 when the government decided to liberalize the energy sector, opening it up to foreign investment.
US steelmakers rummaging in the trade case toolbox for imports relief
It took four years, but we might now know what former Nucor CEO Dan DiMicco meant in 2012 when he said Nucor was "exploring some very new and unique ways" of combating unfairly traded steel imports.
Nigeria Country Analysis Brief
(Fri, 06 May 2016) Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa and is among the world?s top five largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Supply disruptions, typically caused by pipeline sabotage from thieves siphoning crude oil and condensate, are common in Nigeria?s oil and natural gas industries. Pipeline sabotage and oil supply disruptions have increased in 2016, leading to a decline in Nigeria?s crude oil production. Because Nigeria heavily depends on oil revenue, its economy is noticeably affected by changes to its oil production and/or to global crude oil prices.
Recent U.S. imports of oil tend to be heavier than domestic production
(Fri, 06 May 2016) In 2015, more than 70% of the crude oil produced in the Lower 48 states was light oil with an API gravity above 35 degrees. At the same time, 90% of imported crude oil was heavier, with a gravity below 35 degrees API. To accommodate increasing U.S. production of light crude oil, refineries have adjusted their imports by reducing imports of light crudes.
WIC Households' Food Purchases Using WIC Benefits and Paying Out of Pocket: A Case Study of Cold Cereal Purchases
WIC households incur no cost for WIC-approved foods, and economic theory suggests they may be less sensitive to prices when using WIC benefits than when paying out of pocket. ERS examines this assumption in a case study of WIC households' choices in purchasing cold cereals.
2015 Domestic Uranium Production Report
(Thu, 05 May 2016) Statistical data update for 2015 on drilling, mining, production, shipments, sales, facilities, employment, expenditures, and reserve estimates in the U.S. uranium production industry.
Braving the Elements Atop the New Tappan Zee Bridge
With high winds, ice-slicked beams and dangling concrete panels, working on the bridge can be dangerous, but the crews say they feel a special verve.
For New Tappan Zee, Questions Persist Over How High the Tolls Will Climb
The discount afforded by one of the New York City area’s great travel bargains — crossing the Hudson River on the Tappan Zee Bridge — is likely to shrink, but no one can say by how much.
Croatia Country Analysis Brief
(Mon, 26 Mar 2001) For up-to-date information on Croatia's energy sector, please see our updated Country Analysis Brief. Also included are a country map, a graph, and links to other related web sites.