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Energy / Energy-General

Why Are Solar Projects Becoming More Expensive?

Apr 14, 2021 at 10:17 | Rystad Energy

The cost of building solar farms has been declining for several years, making solar power increasingly popular with projects of all sizes mushrooming around the world. The tide…

From JFK To Trump: U.S. Oil Production By President

Apr 14, 2021 at 09:53 | Robert Rapier

Over the past 60 years, U.S. oil production has seen its ups and downs. From the decline that began in 1970 through the fracking boom of the 2000s,…

Oil Prices Jump As EIA Reports A Crude Draw

Apr 14, 2021 at 09:45 | Irina Slav

Crude oil prices climbed on Wednesday morning after the Energy Information Administration reported crude oil inventories had shed 5.9 million barrels in the week to April 9. This compared…

The Story Behind The World’s Longest Electrically Heated Oil Pipeline

Apr 14, 2021 at 09:25 | Felicity Bradstock

Uganda has signed a landmark deal with Tanzania for the construction of the world’s longest electrically heated crude oil pipeline, working in partnership with French oil supermajor Total. …

Fracking Survives In California As Senate Blocks Bill

Apr 14, 2021 at 09:11 | Charles Kennedy

A bill that would have banned hydraulic fracturing in California along with most other ways of extracting crude oil failed to pass the state Senate’s Natural Resources and Water Committee…

The King Of Oilfield Services Is Back In A Big Way

Apr 13, 2021 at 17:46 | David Messler

It is no secret that the reflation in oil prices, WTI and Brent, above $50.00/bbl in the last six months has been a boon to the companies that…

Ecuador’s Shock Presidential Election Result May Save Its Oil Industry

Apr 13, 2021 at 13:53 | Matthew Smith

Ecuador’s beaten-down petroleum industry has been struggling to recover from a savage 2020 where pipeline failures, the COVID-19 pandemic, corruption scandals, and heightened…

The Difficult Truth About Decarbonization

Apr 13, 2021 at 13:23 | Osama Rizvi

A recently released report by Carbon Tracker claims that fossil fuel-reliant countries will see a 51% drop in oil and gas revenues in…

Oxford Institute: Don't Expect A Supercycle In Oil

Apr 13, 2021 at 11:59 | Tsvetana Paraskova

The markets are not headed to a new supercycle in oil, and $100 a barrel oil is still a very distant possibility unless major unexpected market shocks occur, analysts at…

Oil Prices Rangebound As Long Term Problems Emerge

Apr 13, 2021 at 11:44 | Tom Kool

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China's Clampdown On Small Refiners Could Impact Oil Demand

Apr 13, 2021 at 10:00 | Tsvetana Paraskova

In a bid to reduce refining overcapacity, China is stepping up pressure on independent refiners to uproot illegal tax practices and check if outdated facilities have been closed as required,…

Big Oil’s Dwindling Reserves Are A Major Problem

Apr 12, 2021 at 17:50 | Cyril Widdershoven

In the coming years, the power structure of global oil markets is set for a major shakeup if the reserve life of International Oil Companies (IOCs) continues to…

Big Oil Aims To Win Back Investors With Green Oil

Apr 12, 2021 at 17:38 | Alex Kimani

Last month, the Biden administration dealt the fossil fuel industry yet another blow after it proposed the introduction of a carbon tax in a bid to address the greenhouse…

Could A Comeback In Venezuelan Oil Crash The Markets?

Apr 12, 2021 at 17:07 | Matthew Smith

Crude oil prices had a rocky start to 2021. There are plenty of wildcards which will continue to fuel price volatility for the foreseeable future, the most notable…

Two Reasons Why Gasoline Prices Are Soaring

Apr 12, 2021 at 14:31 | Tsvetana Paraskova

U.S. national average gasoline prices have been rising in most weeks so far this year, and are expected to reach the highest summer prices since 2018. 

Offshore Oil Is Much Greener Than You May Think

Apr 12, 2021 at 14:16 | Irina Slav

Offshore oil has built some well-deserved bad rap over the decades because of oil spills, and it has frequently been the specific target of protest action from environmentalists. But if…

Oil Prices Rise On Expectations Of A Strong Economic Recovery

Apr 12, 2021 at 09:55 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Oil prices rose early on Monday, with WTI Crude topping $60 a barrel for the first time in a week after the Fed chair Jerome Powell said that the outlook…

Houthi Rebels Strike Aramco Oil Facilities With Drones And Missiles

Apr 12, 2021 at 08:56 | Charles Kennedy

The Houthi rebels from Yemen today claimed yet another attack on Saudi Aramco facilities, involving 17 drones and two ballistic missiles. Reuters has reported the attack, according to the…

Tesla’s Biggest Competitor Is Ditching Nickel And Cobalt

Apr 09, 2021 at 16:33 | MINING.com

China’s BYD confirmed that it is going all-in on LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) batteries, scrapping NCM (nickel, cobalt, manganese) technology from its model line-up entirely. BYD, which is…

How The U.S. Could Benefit From Australia’s Trade Spat With China

Apr 09, 2021 at 16:31 | Haley Zaremba

Coal’s days are numbered. The world’s dirtiest fossil fuel has long since fallen out of favor with climate-conscious policymakers, investors, and constituents alike, and even those who are…

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