Clean Energy Is Doomed Without More R&D Spending
Late last year, a study by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) looked into exactly how much it will take to meet the climate change goals set by the Continue Reading
From Iraq to Yemen, drones raise U.S. alarm over Iranian plans
The increased use of drones by Iran and its allies for surveillance and attacks across the Middle East is raising alarms in Washington. he United States believes that Iran-linked militia Continue Reading
OPEC’s Oil Giants Give Trading Houses A Run For Their Money
OPEC is currently restricting production to keep oil prices from tumbling in an oversupplied market fearful of faltering demand growth. But the national oil companies (NOCs) of the cartel’s largest Continue Reading
Iran’s Tactical Move To Skirt Sanctions
Facing vigorously enforced U.S. sanctions directed principally on oil, Iran is focussing on the less targeted strategic areas in its hydrocarbons business, notably continuing to develop its gas sector and Continue Reading
American firms tapped for Ratawi gas deal
An American consortium led by Honeywell is poised to win a major gas deal in Iraq, bolstered by U.S. government lobbying for projects that would reduce Iraqi dependence on Iranian Continue Reading
Oil Minister Says India Won’t Totally Ban Gasoline, Diesel Cars
India’s government doesn’t plan to completely ban diesel and gasoline vehicles because continuously rising fuel demand has to be met by a combination of fossil fuels, biofuels, and electric vehicles, Continue Reading
India’s Solution To A 100% Surge In Energy Demand
Nearly 75 percent of power in India is still generated from coal. While coal-fired power generation is still growing, ambitious clean energy policies and falling solar costs could soon stop Continue Reading
Cuban Power Outages May See End By Saturday
After days of radio silence, Cuban officials say that the massive blackouts throughout the country would end by Saturday, as another power crisis engulfed the ally of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Continue Reading
Argentina’s shale oil production growth pushes up refinery run rates
Argentina’s surging shale oil production is feeding more supplies to the country’s refineries, helping to increase run rates, the Neuquen government said Wednesday. Refineries operated at an average of 78.3% Continue Reading
Pemex business plan does not change negative outlook: Moody’s analyst
Pemex has failed to convince ratings agency Moody’s Investor Services with its newly unveiled business plan, an analyst for the Mexican state oil company said on Wednesday, adding that the Continue Reading