Radical warming in Siberia leaves millions on unstable ground
Andrey Danilov eased his motorboat onto the gravel riverbank, where the bones of a woolly mammoth lay scattered on the beach. A putrid odor filled the air — the stench Continue Reading
The Bad News on China’s Economy Gets a Little Better This Month
Economists say the improvement in both official and private gauges of factory activity is unlikely to mark a turnaround from the deepening slowdown in the industrial sector, as the world’s Continue Reading
German North Sea wind power output rose 16% in January-June – TenneT
Power production from German North Sea wind farms from January to June totaled 9.51 terawatt hours (TWh), 16% more than in the same 2018 period, grid company TenneT GmbH said Continue Reading
Iran tensions highlight long-term UK energy supply risk
Iran’s alleged attempt to disrupt the passage of a UK crude tanker through the Persian Gulf has added to fears in oil markets, boosted prices and raised insurance costs for Continue Reading
After fire, Philadelphia Energy Solutions to permanently shut oil refinery
Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) will seek to permanently shut its oil refinery in the city after a massive fire caused substantial damage to the complex, the company confirmed on Wednesday, Continue Reading
US forecasters predict ‘near-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season with two-four major storms
Highlights Outlook sees up to 15 named storms, eight hurricanes Rising US oil, gas exports add to energy sector risks Demand destruction remains top power concern Washington — The US Continue Reading
US coal production posts year-on-year drop for fifth straight week: EIA
US weekly coal production was estimated to be 10.5 million st for the week ended March 30, down 6.6% from the previous week and down 26.3% from the year-ago week, Continue Reading
France’s Total Boosts Angola Oil Production With New Start-Up
French supermajor Total said on Tuesday that it had started up production at the Kaombo Sul oil development, adding 115,000 bpd to bring Total’s overall production capacity to 230,000 bpd, Continue Reading
US Coast Guard works to begin allowing ships to leave closed Houston Ship Channel areas
The US Coast Guard is working to set up a “locking system” in Houston Ship Channel areas where water was contaminated with significant amounts of benzene after a fire at Continue Reading
Russia Balks At Continued Oil Production Cut Alliance with OPEC
Russia is dragging its feet over the oil production cut deal that it has reached with OPEC and other non-OPEC countries. The deal, which was to go into effect on Continue Reading