Energy

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Independent study reveals compelling investment case for LNG as a marine fuel

AJOT | January 23, 2019 | Energy | Maritime

Oil Rises on Expectations of Market Balance, Slower Shale Growth

Bloomberg | January 23, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

EIA now publishes oil stocks at power plant level

AJOT | January 22, 2019 | Energy

Power plants that burn petroleum liquids (such as distillate or residual fuel oils) are generally used for short periods during times of peak electricity demand.

Enbridge Oil Pipeline Rationing Eases Little After Curtailment

Bloomberg | January 21, 2019 | Energy

EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation

AJOT | January 18, 2019 | Energy | Alternative

Natural gas-burning power plant operations vary during periods of cold weather

AJOT | January 14, 2019 | Energy

Power generation in New England and New York is largely dependent on natural gas, which accounts for more than half of the region’s electricity generating capacity. About 58% of New England’s natural gas capacity has dual-fuel capability, meaning it can switch to other fuels such as petroleum-based fuels.

World’s Highest Gasoline Price Prompts Zimbabwe National Strike

Bloomberg | January 14, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal | Trucking

Saudi and Canadian Cuts Are Leaving World Hungry for Heavy Crude

Bloomberg | January 11, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

Iraq’s oil production has nearly doubled over the past decade

AJOT | January 11, 2019 | Energy

Crude oil production in Iraq averaged 4.5 million barrels per day (b/d) through August 2018, up from 4.4 million b/d in 2017. Iraq’s crude oil production has been steadily increasing since declines in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and it has nearly doubled over the past decade.

Cleancor Energy Solutions announces GreenFix America asset acquisition

AJOT | January 11, 2019 | Energy

Natural gas prices, production, consumption, and exports increased in 2018

AJOT | January 07, 2019 | Energy | International Trade

In 2018, the average annual Henry Hub natural gas spot price increased to $3.16 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), up 15 cents from the 2017 average.

EnTrans International announces new appointments at its North American Tank Trailer Division

U.S. average retail gasoline prices ended the year lower than they started

AJOT | January 04, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal | Trucking

U.S. regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.72 per gallon (gal) in 2018, 30 cents/gal (13%) higher than in 2017 and 57 cents/gal higher than in 2016.