Many assume that it’s cheap labor that gives Chinese companies an edge at producing solar panels that cost less than those that come out of Europe or the United States. But a new study […]
The House Edge: Wall St. Exploits Ethanol Credits, and Prices Spike
A little known market in ethanol credits arose after financial institutions amassed millions of them — just as refiners were looking to buy more credits to meet an expanding federal requirement. […]
Brazil’s Oil: Less Mega Than You Think
Word last week that offshore oil players may not be impressed with Brazil’s massive pre-salt prospects. At least, not as impressed as Brazilian officials think.Several industry players under the banner of the […]
China’s Plan to Curb Air Pollution Sets Limits on Coal Use and Vehicles
The plan represents the most concrete response yet to growing criticism for allowing the country’s air, soil and water to degrade to abysmal levels. via NYT > Environment http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/world/asia/china-releases-plan-to-reduce-air-pollution.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Lazard: 50% reduction in cost of renewable energy since 2008
The levelized cost of renewable energy in America has fallen by more than 50% over the past four years, a Lazard analysis shows. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/analysis-50-reduction-cost-renewable-energy-since-2008?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analysis-50-reduction-cost-renewable-energy-since-2008
High Oil Prices And The Security Premium
As my last post said, market fundamentals predict prices pretty well when there are minimal threats to oil supplies. This was certainly true in the 1990s, when there was almost no surplus […]
E.P.A. Is Expected to Set Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions by New Power Plants
Experts predict separate caps for gas-fired and coal-burning plants, something the coal industry would be likely to challenge. via NYT > Environment http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/14/us/epa-is-expected-to-set-limits-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-new-power-plants.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
U.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export Goals
American mining companies confront a global coal glut and a price slump, along with persistent environmental opposition. via NYT > Environment http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/14/business/energy-environment/us-coal-companies-scale-back-export-goals.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Why Are Some Big Utilities Embracing Small-Scale Solar Power?
One of New York’s largest utilities will save $84 million by paying developers to put solar panels on the roofs of buildings. And it’s not alone. By Maria Gallucci A handful of […]
The first oil flows from the biggest headache in the world
Perhaps no field in the world has so vexed oilmen as Kashagan. The world’s biggest oil companies—Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Italy’s Eni and others—have stumbled again and again while developing this offshore Kazakhstan […]
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