Nothing worthwhile is ever cheap, easy or quick. Attitudes toward energy reserves are changing. New technologies have identified more crude oil and natural gas reserves. Evolving innova..
Ah, it is summer time. Many consumers are venturing out on holiday; thus, we are entering the peak of the driving season. In the US, much attention is now focused on gasoline pricing an..
Australian energy businesses sold Aquila, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, is selling its Australian interests for approximately $589 million which - after fees, expenses and taxes - is projected to yield..
Major events quickly force paradigm shifts for individuals, industries and even nations. Disasters and tragedies galvanize groups to demand change. Recent history is littered with catas..
Trade - the uniting force of prosperityTrade is not new; it is the most effective method to raise domestic prosperity. Yet, export items are complex. They can encompass: Raw natural r..
For natural-gas-based petrochemicals, feedstock pricing has been a true beast of burden. Recent high natural gas pricing in North America (NA) is great for suppliers. Yet, for users, hi..
Energy demand defines prosperity. The global appetite for energy stalled beginning in 2001 and didn't rally throughout 2002. Worldwide consumption of oil was flat in 2001 and 2002, tota..
What defines a "clean fuel"? Ultimately, it is the final fuel certification as obtained through an approved laboratory measurement method. For low-sulfur-content fuels, several major te..
Within 30 months, the U.S. refining industry is expected to be producing ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) - 15-ppm sulfur. According to the ULSD rule, this fuel product has several import..
Controversy builds character. Without a doubt, the HPI companies that are surviving these recent times are true characters. As 2002 closes, the majority of businesses are heaving a sigh..