Archives for February 2020
CERAWeek enacts precautions amid concerns about coronavirus
An oil and natural gas industry conference that brings thousands of international visitors to Houston is taking precautions to protect attendees amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in China. Source: FuelFix
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Maduro shakes up PDVSA as Venezuela faces oil emergency
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared an “energy emergency” as he announced a commission to revamp state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA, redoubling efforts to shore up the nation’s crumbling oil industry. Source: FuelFix
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Oil steady after 7-day rally on supply outlook, stimulus hope
Oil steadied in London after the longest rally in a year on signs of tighter global supply, and hopes that Chinese economic stimulus will cushion fuel demand from the impact of the coronavirus. Source: FuelFix
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Florida, Georgia and Utah added most solar jobs in 2019; Texas ranked 5th
The U.S. solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers last year, an increase of 2.3 percent from 2018, according to a new report. The work force increase reflects lower solar costs and growing popularity of solar...
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America’s Coal Country isn’t dead — it’s preparing for a comeback
(Bloomberg) — At least five of America’s coal producers went bankrupt in 2019. Prices for the fossil fuel have plunged 40% since a 2018 peak. And some of the nation’s largest miners are retrenching and slashing...
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