The Renewable Revolution Has A Lithium Problem
As the global middle class rapidly expands, so too does the worldwide demand for energy and its subsequent carbon footprint. Global climate change will be one of the greatest, if Continue Reading
Two Coal Plants Could Close Despite Opposition From Trump
Despite opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump to closure of coal-fired power plants, the Tennessee Valley Authority is proposing to retire two coal plants by 2023, due to flat power Continue Reading
STEO highlights: US oil output growth to offset production cuts, sanctions
The OPEC-led production cut agreement, output restraints in Canada, and sweeping new sanctions on Venezuelan crude flows will not be enough to offset US supply growth, which will keep Brent Continue Reading
Are Investors Finally Waking up to North America’s Fracked Gas Crisis?
The fracked gas industry’s long borrowing binge may finally be hitting a hard reality: paying back investors. Enabled by rising debt , shale companies have been achieving record fracked oil Continue Reading
Who Will Get Citgo?
A dispute over a $626,860 deposit at Wells Fargo & Co. during the Chinese Revolution offers a glimpse into who may eventually control Citgo Petroleum in the current Venezuelan power Continue Reading
Fifty Shades Of Shale Oil
The rise of U.S. tight oil production over the last several years has upended the oil market and challenged OPEC’s hold on oil prices. This seemingly relentless growth in U.S. Continue Reading
Toyota and DIFFER partner on direct solar production of hydrogen from humid air, rather than water
The Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research ( DIFFER ) is partnering with Toyota Motor Europe (TME) to develop a device that absorbs water vapor, and splits it into hydrogen Continue Reading
Germany Set To Build LNG Terminals Amid European Gas Battle
Germany will likely build two terminals to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Tuesday, in a move to appease the U.S. while Berlin also supports Continue Reading
EU reaches deal on rules to govern Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline
The European Union reached a provisional deal on Wednesday on new rules governing import gas pipelines including Russia’s planned Nord Stream 2, in a move that cast doubts over the Continue Reading
Oil up on OPEC output cuts and as sanctions against Venezuela, Iran bite
Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, although analysts expect surging U.S. output and concerns over economic growth to keep markets Continue Reading