The global energy crunch continues and all eyes are on China—the world’s largest energy exporter—as the country grapples with ongoing shortages and their ripple effect across the nation’s economy and key commodities, especially metals crucial in the manufacturing sector. … READ MORE >
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3 things to know in energy: Legal challenge on drilling suspension, U.S.-Canada pipelines, WTI futures
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Oil prices spike, workforce diversity, Inter Pipeline
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: China fuel tax, crypto mining, LNG outlook
This week, we take a look at a new tax on blending fuels in China, how natural gas production plays into cryptocurrency mining, and the shifting outlook for liquefied natural gas production. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Major cyberattack, oil deals, pipeline permits
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. This week’s top item is the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Plus, we look at oilfield deal announcements and tensions around a pipeline that runs across Wisconsin and Michigan to Ontario. Here’s the latest. 1. Midstream pipeline cyberattack … … READ MORE >
Top energy trends for oil and gas companies to watch in 2021
2020 was a volatile year for the energy industry. Many challenges remain as the pandemic continues, the energy transition accelerates, and policies change under the Biden administration. Here are eight key energy trends oil and gas companies should watch. … READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Canada consolidation, oil prices, and tech invests in renewables
Major tech investment in renewable energy continues, freezing weather lifts oil prices up, and Canada’s energy market sees another major consolidation announcement. Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: The rising cost of eating at home and the lower cost of driving
The overall cost of living remains subdued, with the Consumer Price Index rising 1.4% in January. Over the past six months, the headline inflation rate has remained muted and stands below the Federal Reserve’s 2% implicit target necessary for increased demand and sustainable growth. … READ MORE >
The Biden administration’s suspension on federal drilling permits: an explainer
In line with President Joe Biden’s campaign promises, the U.S. Department of the Interior last week under his new administration suspended approvals of new oil and gas drilling permits and leases across domestic federal lands for 60 days. … READ MORE >
Oil prices show unprecedented volatility in 2020, and a path to recovery remains uncertain
The unprecedented imbalance the oil market has experienced for much of 2020 has garnered extraordinary responses from both oil producers and policymakers. Oil and gas companies have been forced to reposition themselves during the downturn in order to prepare for a comeback. … READ MORE >