South Africa is a major player in African energy markets representing the largest energy consumer on the continent, accounting for about half of Africa’s electricity capacity and possessing one of the highest electrification rates. Kuoni.co.uk [Read more]
Because of higher crude oil prices and lower fuel inventories, average heating oil and propane prices will be 18 per cent higher and 1 per cent higher than last winter, respectively. Smart Touch Energy photo. [Read more]
The Trump administration is temporarily granting eight countries permission to purchase oil from Iran. The Iran sanctions exemptions for China, India, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Greece, Taiwan and Turkey are set to last up to [Read more]
A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute finds that 54 per cent of Canadians are inclined to support the Trudeau government’s carbon pricing plan. CaptainKimo.com photo. At least two-thirds in both Alberta and Saskatchewan [Read more]
In Kenya, electricity now reaches 45 per cent of the population and the Last Mile Connectivity Project aims to deliver universal access to electricity by 2025. CT Cooper photo via Wikimedia Commons. As of 2018, [Read more]
Last week, the IEA held its third annual global conference on energy efficiency in Paris. The event brought together over 2o0 energy professionals from over 60 countries. From left to right: Dr Ajay Mathur (Director General, [Read more]
US crude production has increased significantly during the past ten years, driven mainly by production from tight oil formations using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Anadarko photo. US crude production tops Russia’s output in August By Emily [Read more]
By 2020, new IMO fuel rules will require the shipping industry to use fuels with a much smaller sulphur content. Shipping companies say that because a derivatives market for the new fuel has not been [Read more]
The US trade war with China may mean LNG companies planning new facilities could face challenges in financing, contract pricing and pipeline access. Total photo. China put a 10 per cent tariff on US LNG [Read more]
The Rhine River, which runs northwest from Switzerland through Germany, France, and the Netherlands into the North Sea, is a major petroleum product transportation corridor. Getty Images photo. Higher prices for petroleum products imports due to [Read more]
General Motors is hoping the Trump administration will support a nationwide program to increase sales of zero emissions vehicles (ZEV), despite the government’s proposal to end California’s ability to regulate more clean vehicle use. ZEV [Read more]
According to a report by the International Energy Agency, major oil and gas exporters will need to commit to reform and economic diversification to cope with the changing dynamics of global energy. Shutterstock photo. Higher [Read more]
Many energy sector majors are moving downstream in order to capture additional value from hydrocarbons resources, often co-locating new petrochemical facilities with refineries to capture operational synergies. Total photo. Reform initiatives underway in energy sector This [Read more]
LNG imports to Europe by pipeline, in particular from Russia and Norway, have increased. In 2017, natural gas imports from Russia provided 35 per cent of the total EU-28 supply and Norway provided 24 per cent. Total [Read more]
The effects of the US reimposing Iran sanctions and the potential response from members of the OPEC and other countries pose significant uncertainty to the forecast. Al Jazeera photo. Trump administration re-imposed Iran sanctions in May [Read more]
Finland has is using nuclear, hydro and bioenergy to cut its use of fossil fuels for its total energy supply use among International Energy Agency countries. InvestInFinland.fi photo. Bioenergy accounts for 29 per cent of [Read more]
Iran oil production and exports have dropped since the Trump administration announced last May that it would quit the nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions on Iranian crude exports. AFP photo by Atta Kenare. Iran oil [Read more]
Hedge funds and other money managers cut their combined net long position in the six most important petroleum futures and options contracts by 133 million barrels in the week to Oct. 16. Total photo. Hedge [Read more]
Saudi Arabia has been able to boost its oil output, however, shortfalls from Iran, Venezuela and Angola mean that increased OPEC output pledges may not be met. Total photo. Trump looks for higher OPEC output [Read more]
Some US manufacturing businesses are less able to respond to changes in regulations and market conditions because of reduced fuel-switching capabilities. General Motors photo. US manufacturing natural gas use rose beginning in the mid-90s By Robert [Read more]
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