China move to drop crude off tariff list a relief for Sinopec
China’s decision to remove crude oil from its latest tariff list in an escalating trade war with the United States was a relief to state oil firms prompted by a Continue Reading
World’s Solar Power Capacity To Hit Major Milestone By 2023
Despite the fact that China’s recent policy changes weigh on short-term forecasts, global solar capacity is expected to reach the 1 terawatt threshold by 2023, the latest quarterly report by Continue Reading
PetroChina Looks To Secure LNG From World’s Biggest Exporter
As Chinese demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) surges amid the coal-to-natural gas switch, companies are looking to secure supplies—and one of the biggest Chinese firms is turning to the Continue Reading
U.S. Oil Vanishing From China Tariffs Reveals American Clout
The removal of U.S. crude from goods targeted by Chinese tariffs is a sign that America has become too big to ignore in the oil market. Less than two months Continue Reading
A Major Setback Looms For Colorado Shale
An initiative to expand the setback distance required for oil and gas drilling in Colorado just received a boost, potentially making the November ballot. The stricter drilling requirements could have Continue Reading
Forcing A Breakthrough In Energy Storage: An Interview With Dr. Steve Griffiths
Alan Mammoser writes about energy, environment, cities, infrastructure and planning. He writes the weblog, www.warmearth.us Looking Toward Long Duration Storage OP: I assume that in your discussion of CSP with Continue Reading
Australian states delay approving new energy policy
Australia’s states on Friday held off approving a plan to end more than a decade of climate and energy wars and spur investment in new power supply, disappointing industry seeking Continue Reading
Canadian Oil Crisis Continues As Prices Plunge
Western Canada Select (WCS) recently fell below $40 per barrel , dropping to as low as $38 per barrel on Tuesday. That put it roughly $31 per barrel below WTI, Continue Reading
Europe wants U.S. LNG if the price is right
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said Europe is ready for liquefied natural gas from the United States if the price is competitive. – If the price is right, Continue Reading
U.S. curbs on Russian banks would be act of economic war: PM
Russia would consider any U.S. move to curb the operations of Russian banks or their foreign currency dealings a declaration of economic war, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday. Continue Reading