Texas Grid Operators Have Another Mess On Their Hands
It’s been one heck of a year for Texas energy grids. Six months ago only a very select group of industry insiders and policy nerds had ever heard of The Continue Reading
U.S., Brazil expected to constrain ethanol output in coming months
The United States and Brazil, the world’s top two ethanol producers, are expected to hold down production in coming months because of the surging cost of corn and sugar. Tight Continue Reading
Why U.S. Shale Won’t Derail The Oil Rally
For the first time in nearly a decade, OPEC has solid reasons to believe that its control over the global oil supply will not be ruined by a surge in Continue Reading
US crude oil inventory draws likely extend as refinery runs push higher
US crude stocks expected 6.3 million barrels lower Refinery utilization expected at December 2019 levels Gasoline, distillate stocks likely build US crude oil inventory draws likely extended during the week Continue Reading
Delta variant begins to spread, threatening EU’s Covid progress
The Delta coronavirus variant that swept the UK has become dominant in Portugal and appeared in clusters across Germany, France and Spain, prompting European health officials to warn further action Continue Reading
Top Offshore Wind Firm: Big Oil’s Foray Into Green Energy Could Hike Prices
The biggest developer of offshore wind farms in the world, Denmark-based Ørsted, is concerned that the race of the biggest oil companies to enter offshore wind could lead to spikes Continue Reading
Eurozone economy edges back towards pre-pandemic norms
Consumers in the eurozone are flocking back to bars and restaurants, booking holidays and travelling to work again, according to unofficial data that suggest pre-pandemic patterns of economic activity are Continue Reading
HYBRIT produces hydrogen-reduced sponge iron on pilot scale
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have now produced hydrogen-reduced sponge iron on a pilot scale. The technological breakthrough within the HYBRIT (earlier post) initiative cuts about 90% of the emissions in connection with Continue Reading
Oil Holds Near $72 as Iran Nuclear Talks Drag On Without Deal
Oil held near $72 a barrel as inconclusive nuclear talks between world powers and Iran — which has elected a new hardline president — allayed prospects for a swift revival Continue Reading
The Unmistakable Impact Of The IEA’s ‘Fantasy’ Report
In an effort to adapt to Trudeau’s recent green policies and owing to pressure from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Canadian oil sand producers have formed an alliance to achieve Continue Reading