China’s steel purchasing managers’ index, or PMI, fell 10.5 basis points from January to 36.6 in February, according to the latest statement from index compiler CFLP Steel Logistics Professional Committee. Continue Reading
China’s crude stockpiles rose in February amid a decline in refinery throughput as refined product demand took a hit due to the coronavirus outbreak, while crude imports remained largely steady, Continue Reading
Researchers at S. Korea’s Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a novel process for the production of hydrogen using various types of biomass, including lignin, as Continue Reading
Legislation that could get a U.S. Senate vote as soon as next week aims to boost energy storage technology as well as nuclear and renewable power — but avoids more aggressive Continue Reading
An official at the Interior Department embarked on a campaign that has inserted misleading language about climate change — including debunked claims that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is Continue Reading
A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing retreated to near-stagnation in February amid mounting concern that the world’s largest economy won’t be able to dodge a hit from the coronavirus. The Institute Continue Reading
The oil industry and its Capitol Hill allies are pressing the Trump administration to defend its decision to exempt oil refineries from requirements they blend biofuels into gasoline and diesel. Continue Reading
After Teck Resources canceled its oil sands project, even approved oil sands projects could be difficult for Canada’s companies to bring online in the short term until more pipeline capacity Continue Reading
At least 3.8 million U.S. homes lie in flood plains. Together, they may be overvalued by $34 billion. New research published today in a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper shows that markets Continue Reading
In a divided Congress that has trouble passing anything, can energy policy be an exception? The Senate is preparing to vote this week on a major piece of legislation designed to move the Continue Reading
