The volatility that marked energy markets over the past year is almost guaranteed to continue in 2012. Geopolitical factors, such as Europe's financial crisis and conflicts with Iran and other regions, make long-range...
The spark spread represents the theoretical margin of electric power producers. Its understanding can reveal several speculative opportunities that traders can use to expand their market activity. There are several fundamental methods of...
In mid-December 2011, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) surprised the energy markets by deciding to increase oil production with a new output target of 30 million barrels a day. Bloomberg reported...
SANDVIKEN, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Sandvik Materials Technology (STO:SAND) today initiated negotiations with the unions in Sweden to restructure the wire and resistance strip operations, which will enable a shift in the product...
DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2ce9a/assessment_of_chin) has announced the addition of the "Assessment of China's Market for Heat Pumps" report to their offering. China Heat Pump Sales Surge amid Growing Energy Costs -...
Jimmy Prokopeuff, a 32-year-old Aleut living in Atka, Alaska, is manager at the local seafood plant. He is one of about 70 full-time residents in this small village on the Aleutian Islands. Prokopeuff...
BATAVIA, N.Y. -- Graham Corporation (NYSE Amex: GHM), a global designer and manufacturer of critical equipment for the oil refining, petrochemical and power industries, including the supply of components and raw materials to...
DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/284035/kuwait_petrochemic) has announced the addition of the "Kuwait Petrochemicals Report Q1 2012" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Kuwait Petrochemicals Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate...
DUBLIN -- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4c7277/us_market_for_hvac) has announced the addition of the "US Market for HVAC Equipment" report to their offering. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment market in the US had...
With Global and Residential Demand Rising, Blaschak Well-Positioned to Set New Processing Record MAHANOY CITY, Pa. -- Blaschak Coal Corporation reported a record year in coal mine production and sales in 2011 and...
FAIRFAX, Va. -- ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a new contract to support the energy efficiency portfolio for...
In the past year DuPont has been selling a commercial construction material called Energain that promises to significantly reduce air conditioning and heating costs. Energain panels, which are used behind office wallboards, are...
Front-month WTI in 2011 averaged $95.09/b, up from $79.64 in 2010 and from $62.11 in 2009. The US Energy Department expects WTI to rise in 2012 to an average of $98/b and this...
Continued geopolitical tensions will maintain upward pressure on crude prices, while ethane prices are expected to fall The crude oil markets are expected to remain volatile throughout 2012, with the fundamentals of supply...
HEADNOTE Ease of use, new technology, and plenty of options to simplify life for the home cook are oil part of the larger picture in cooking oppliance trends. As consumers become more knowledgeable...
Company Analysis BP may still be domiciled in Europe, but its commitment to its home continent appears to be wavering. A review of its underperforming European downstream portfolio has triggered the planned sale...
Company selected as one of three winners among 79 top innovators at New England's largest venture capital conference WALTHAM, Mass. -- Tantaline([R])(www.tantaline.com), the world's leading producer of tantalum surface alloys for hot acid...
The southern areas of China continue to face tightness in supply of crude oil due to the expected lower demand and bad traffic during the Spring Festival in February. Oil prices reached US$93.88...
* "Fuel Tax Incidence and Supply Conditions," by Justin Marion and Erich Muehlegger. March 2011. NBER #16863. When gasoline prices rise, politicians are under pressure to alter policy to provide consumers with relief....