Tag Archives: China

Energy Export Databrowser Update

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Jonathan Callahan

The Energy Export databrowser has just been updated to use the data from the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2011. A few plots using the new data are given below the fold.

Posted in Analysis | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Futures markets vs. emerging markets

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jonathan Callahan

Gasoline prices have people squealing and calling for heads to roll.  It must be market manipulators! Oil companies! The EPA! Politicians should do something!! Presidential popularity ratings are at risk!!! The hyperventilations in the daily news speak of little else. But …  read more …

Posted in Analysis, Headlines | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Who’s to blame for high oil prices?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Jonathan Callahan

A week ago the Seattle Times carried the following story:  Murray, Cantwell blame speculators for gas prices. This past Saturday the Times article titled Obama pumps plan to develop renewable energy reported that … the Justice Department will begin looking …  read more …

Posted in Analysis, Headlines | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Japan and LNG fears

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jonathan Callahan

In early 2010, Middle Eastern nations that export liquified natural gas were concerned about a downturn in the LNG market.  But by September, Asian consumers such as Japan and Kroea had stepped up imports, increasing prices for “spot” cargoes and …  read more …

Posted in Headlines | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Asian Demand for Coal

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jonathan Callahan

For better or worse, Asian demand for electricity is growing at a rapid pace.  Growing populations, industrial development and increasing standards of living make this a foregone conclusion. Things like refrigerators and air conditioners are no longer out of reach …  read more …

Posted in Analysis | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment