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The basic metals industry is one of the world’s largest industrial energy users

AJOT | February 20, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

The industrial sector is the largest user of energy in the world, accounting for approximately 55% of world delivered energy in 2018, according to the International Energy Agency. Within the industrial sector, the basic metal industry is one of the largest energy users, accounting for 12% of global industrial sector energy use.

Oil Holds Near 3-Month High as Saudi Curbs Temper Growth Worries

Bloomberg | February 20, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

Alberta Expects $1.7 Billion Profit From Crude-by-Rail Plan

Bloomberg | February 20, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal | Rail

Natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables

AJOT | February 19, 2019 | Energy

Reciprocating internal combustion engines, which are typically used for backup, standby, or emergency power, are now becoming increasingly popular for larger utility-scale power generation applications, especially in areas with high levels of electricity generation from intermittent sources such as wind and solar.

Oil Trades Near Three-Month High on Trade Talks, OPEC Cutbacks

Bloomberg | February 19, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

Oil’s Near Three-Month High on Trade Optimism and Supply Curbs

Bloomberg | February 18, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

EIA adds new play production data to shale gas and tight oil reports

AJOT | February 15, 2019 | Energy

A decade ago, in December 2008, shale gas and tight oil accounted for 16% of total U.S. gas production and about 12% of U.S. total crude oil production.

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AJOT | Top Story | February 11, 2019

Oil & Gas Outlook

As offshore operators continue to work as part of an industry in transition, it is worth taking a moment and stepping back to ascertain the true scope of change that the sector has, and is still continuing to face.

Emissions from the U.S. electric power sector projected to remain mostly flat through 2050

AJOT | February 11, 2019 | Energy

EIA’s recently released Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects that the U.S. electric power sector emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon dioxide (CO2) will remain mostly flat through 2050, assuming no changes to current laws and regulations.

Alberta’s Would-Be Leader Vows to Drop Gloves in Fights Over Oil

Bloomberg | February 11, 2019 | Energy

IMF’s Lagarde Says Oil Exporters Yet to Recover From 2014 Shock

Bloomberg | February 09, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

Oil exporters have not fully recovered from the 2014 collapse of crude prices and the future isn’t bright, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said.

Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices

AJOT | February 06, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

The mix of fuels used to generate electricity in the United States has changed in response to differences in the relative costs of electricity-generating technologies and their fuels.

OPEC’s Oil Exports to U.S. Fell to Five-Year Low in January

Bloomberg | February 05, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

Exxon, Qatar Bet on U.S. Gas Export With $10 Billion Project

Bloomberg | February 05, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

The United States expands its role as world’s leading ethane exporter

AJOT | February 05, 2019 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

U.S. exports of ethane have increased from nearly nothing in 2013 to an average of 260,000 barrels per day (b/d) through the first 10 months of 2018, accounting for about one-sixth of U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids exports.

Energy Megaprojects on S. Africa’s Radar as Utility Falters

Bloomberg | February 05, 2019 | Energy

Congress retains most energy programs in 2018 Farm Bill through fiscal year 2023

AJOT | February 01, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

Even though discretionary spending increased, discretionary federal support is inherently uncertain because this funding must be authorized by Congress in future appropriations bills.

Justin Renfro named President of OmniTRAX Energy Solutions

Christian Arndt joins deugro

deugro has appointed Christian Arndt as Senior Vice President – Oil & Gas Logistics responsible for the global development of deugro’s oil and gas supply chain business unit.

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions increased in 2018 but will likely fall in 2019 and 2020

AJOT | January 28, 2019 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

According to EIA’s recently released Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) estimates, energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions increased by 2.8% in 2018 but will decrease in 2019 and 2020. The 2018 increase is the largest in energy-related CO2 emissions since 2010.

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