Heating bills to fall an average 8% Oct 8, 2009
Projected electricity and heating oil costs will be down two percent, the EIA said. The forecast primarily reflects lower fuel prices, but slightly milder weather is also expected, contributing to lower heating costs. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Environmental Impact Assessment Of Jubilee Field And Matters Arising Oct 8, 2009
At least, all the oil affected districts Jomoro, Ellembele, Nzema East, Ahanta West, Shama and Sekondi-Takoradi have had the opportunity to interrogate the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Tullow Oil and her partners ... The Non-Technical Executive Summary alone of the Jubilee Field EIA is 62 pages ... Probably this calls for a review of the design process of the EIA so that it can be disseminated to community groups in a language they understand, over a period of time so that... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Oil Retreats Below $70 Oct 1, 2009
Data from the U.S. government Energy Information Agency (EIA) showed a 1. 6 million-barrel drop in gasoline stocks for the September 25 week, versus expectations for a 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Combining sun, sand and science in the Bahamas Sep 30, 2009
The work involved following the project from the EIA (Environment Impact Assessment) in the planning stages, through the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan during the four years of construction. The study documents the efforts, costs and resources necessary for the project. (EurekAlert!)
China and climate change Sep 25, 2009
Reuters AlertNet - Q+A-China's carbon intensity target. Fri, 06:22 25 Sep 2009 GMT. (AlertNet)
Oil Extends Decline Towards $68 on Demand Concerns Sep 24, 2009
"The market has been very well supported by the recent economic optimism and the falling dollar, but the latest EIA numbers show there's that underlying downside risk for the oil market," Hassall said ... 8 million, according to the EIA.. (ABC News -- Wire)
Oil prices rise above US$72 as crude supplies fall Sep 17, 2009
2 million barrels, the EIA reported. While the government said demand for gasoline rose 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Phase down of HFCs Under Montreal Protocol Receives Huge Boost From North American Leaders Sep 16, 2009
"This is precisely the type of innovative and enlightened approach needed to meet the challenge of global warming," according to Samuel LaBudde, U.S. Director of Climate Policy for the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) -- which first proposed and has been working to move HFCs under the Montreal Protocol for two years ... CONTACT: Samuel LaBudde, EIA (202) 483-6621 ... For more information on HFCs & the Montreal Protocol visit: eia-global. (PR Newswire)
Stimulating DSM Investment as a Product within Utility Portfolios Sep 12, 2009
EnergyPulse - Insight Analysis and Commentary on the Global Power Industry. Free Newsletter Sign up today for your free subscription to the EnergyPulse Weekly Update - delivered directly to your e-mail box. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Stocks Finish Higher Sep 11, 2009
14 following the EIA inventory data which showed a 5. 9 million barrel fall in crude stocks. (BusinessWeek)
Oil rises towards $72 as demand seen stronger Sep 11, 2009
API data show a large crude stock draw, awaits EIA. Oil rises towards $72 as demand seen stronger. (Business Report, South Africa)
Oil above $72 on OPEC, stocks Sep 10, 2009
The EIA cut its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2010 by 30,000 barrels per day and raised its forecast for global oil production growth by 150,000 bpd. Read business stories in. (India Times)
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Oil stays unchanged on mixed signals Sep 3, 2009
According to the U.S. Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude stockpiles dropped by 0. 4 million barrels during the week ending Aug. 28 while gasoline inventories dropped by 3. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mr. Paulson goes to Washington Sep 3, 2009
The EIA puts average U.S. "lifting costs" -- actually getting the oil out of the ground -- at about $10 dollars. One would presume that the lifting costs would be even higher in ultra deep wells of the Gulf of Mexico. (Salon)
Oil inches up ahead of key data Sep 2, 2009
The release of more closely watched US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data later in the day could confirm the bullish report from the American Petroleum Institute (API), and further underpin market sentiment ... The EIA will release its own inventory report overnight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Construction date set for Wugu-Yangmei overpass Sep 2, 2009
The project came in for questioning by the Environmental Protection Administrations environmental impact assessment (EIA) committee because the northbound section near Linkou (Lf) would pass through some sensitive geological zones ... Chang said the EIA committee also required the bureau to designate the inner lanes on the stretch from the Taishan Toll Station to Jhongli (c) for high occupancy vehicles (HOV). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Oil above $68 on US stockdraw Sep 2, 2009
The release of more closely watched US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data later in the day could confirm the bullish report from the American Petroleum Institute (API), and further underpin market sentiment ... The EIA will release its own inventory report at 1400 GMT. At 1215 GMT, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) will unveil the US employment report for August, while the Commerce Department will release July factory orders. (India Times)
US natural gas store may near capacity Sep 1, 2009
During years like 2009, when storage builds have been historically large, the total amount of gas that operators can store becomes particularly important, the EIA said ... Working gas design capacity, which is based on the physical characteristics, equipment and operating procedures at underground reservoirs, rose 177bn cubic feet to 4,313bn cubic feet in the same period, but this may overstate how much capacity is actually available, EIA said ... Edward Kott, an analyst at LCM Commodities in... (FT.com -- Markets)
Oil prices rise slightly in Asia Friday (update) Aug 28, 2009
But EIA economist Jose Villar told The Associated Press that storage facilities have added about 100 billion cubic feet of extra space, giving suppliers more places to put it. The EIA will include details of the added capacity in a report to be published in the next few weeks, Villar said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oil falls as investors remain edgy Aug 27, 2009
US crude inventories rose by 200,000 barrels last week due to a rebound in imports weaker demand from refiners, Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed, versus analyst expectations for a 1. 1 million-barrel decline. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Natural gas back-up fear Aug 27, 2009
Last year the agency estimated peak working gas storage at 3,789bn cubic feet, and while a forthcoming EIA study is likely to estimate that at least 100bn cubic feet of capacity has been added this year, to pinpoint precisely how much room is left in old underground oil fields, salt caverns and aquifers is difficult. Its not like a crude oil storage tank where you have a fixed and knowable volume, said Tancred Lidderdale, an EIA senior economist. (FT.com -- Markets)
As Oil Explodes, Why Natural Gas Prices Stay Low Aug 27, 2009
To put these numbers in perspective, this makes oil over four times as expensive as natural gas to produce the same amount of energy, according to the U.S. government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) ... The number of natural gas rigs operating in the United States has fallen by well over 50% over the past year, based on government EIA data. (Time.com)
Oil falls on bearish US inventories Aug 26, 2009
Nunan noted that while the figures from industry body API have occasionally diverged from those of the government Energy Information Agency (EIA), due out overnight, the two have been consistent for the previous two weeks. The drop in crude prices weighed on commodity-linked currencies such as the Australian and Canadian dollar, while the US dollar edged up, supported by better-than-expected economic data. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Electric cars' untold story Aug 26, 2009
Pickens said that based on the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Energys Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. imported 65 percent of its oil, or 374 million barrels in July 2009, sending approximately $24 billion, or $537,381 per minute, overseas to foreign governments. While no one wants to see our country spending $24 billion a month on foreign oil, whats most frightening is that we are still importing 65 percent of our supply, threatening national security,... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Malawi: Activists Look Askance At New Mine [analysis] Aug 24, 2009
CFJ and four other civil society organisations (CSOs) took Paladin to court in 2006, challenging the company's mining licence on a number of grounds including inadequacies in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process ... "The EIA didn't address serious environmental concerns around the issue of water contamination of the rivers that flow into Lake Malawi," says Mwagonde ... For example, the closure plan outlined by Paladin in the EIA lacks an appropriate strategic, long-term tailings... (allAfrica.com)
Environmental clearance Aug 24, 2009
That is why we need to have an efficient environment impact assessment (EIA) processes in place, with clearance being granted within the stipulated time period. Sadly, many states are yet to establish state EIA authorities that would take on this responsibility. (India Times)
It's more expensive going green Aug 23, 2009
The Congressional Budget Office concluded in a June report that household expenses would rise $175 a year under the bill, nearly double the EIA estimate ... Neither the EIA nor CBO report tried to calculate the benefits of reduced greenhouse-gas emissions and global warming on public health or the economy. (AZCentral -- Business)
Oil Below $73 After Surge to 7-Wk High, Eyes Fed Speech Aug 21, 2009
Data on Wednesday from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showing a surprise 8. 4 million barrel plunge in weekly U.S. crude inventories -- against analysts' forecasts for a 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Tree testing Aug 21, 2009
"It is very profitable," said Julian Newman of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) ... "Americans led on this last year, by passing a law called Lacey Act Amendments," explained Mr Newman of EIA.. (BBC News -- Business)
Oil prices up Aug 20, 2009
The EIA report, on the surface, would suggest that may have begun. Last week's drop in crude supplies was the most since Aug. 15, 2008, a month after crude prices peaked above $147 a barrel. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil Steady Above $72 After 4 Pct Surge; Eyes US Data Aug 20, 2009
"The EIA report has been pretty bullish for the market, and will support sentiment in the near term," said David Moore, commodity strategist with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. "But we expect prices to remain volatile, as the overall demand picture remains weak, and as equity markets and the dollar continue to play major roles in influencing trading direction.". (ABC News -- Business)
As US taps supply, crude’s price rises Aug 20, 2009
The EIA report, on the surface, would suggest that may have begun. Last week s drop in crude supplies was the most since Aug. 15, 2008, a month after crude prices peaked above $147 a barrel. (Boston Globe)
Oil rises after surge on US stock draw Aug 19, 2009
The release of the more closely watched US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data later in the day could confirm the American Petroleum Institute's (API) bullish figures, and will determine the market's trading tone for the rest of the week ... "If the EIA data confirms the API report, we could see the market head higher. The $US76 level will be a top for the market in the medium term until we see further drawdowns in the inventories," he added. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oil Slips Towards $69 After Surge on U.S. Stock Draw Aug 19, 2009
The release of the more closely watched U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data later in the day could confirm the American Petroleum Institute's (API) bullish figures, and will determine the market's trading tone for the rest of the week ... "If the EIA data confirms the API report, we could see the market head higher. The $76 level will be a top for the market in the medium term until we see further drawdowns in the inventories," he added ... EIA figures will be released at 8:30 a.m.... (ABC News -- Business)
Oil Steady Above $67; Eyes Inventory Data, Hurricane Aug 18, 2009
The market got some support from a bounce in equities but could see more downside after the release of weekly inventory data later from the American Petroleum Institute (API), and on Wednesday from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Key July housing data and producer prices due later will also shed light on the health of the U.S. economy. (ABC News -- Business)
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Ivanhoe Mines Announces Financial Results and Review of Operations for the Second Quarter of 2009 Aug 15, 2009
The General Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Tsagaan Tolgoi Project was approved by Mongolia's Ministry of Nature and Environment in June 2009. A more detailed EIA is underway and will be submitted following approval of the Technical and Economic Study ... These include, but are not limited to, statements respecting anticipated business activities; planned expenditures; corporate strategies; proposed acquisitions and dispositions of assets; discussions with third parties respecting... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kenya: Area That Could Be Rich in Oil, Turns Out to Be Valley of Death Aug 14, 2009
Nema has already carried out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in the two areas. The EIA says an Amoco representative told communities that results from the University of Nairobi's Institute of Nuclear Science showed there was no nuclear or hazardous materials buried in the abandoned wells. (allAfrica.com)
Capping Jobs Aug 14, 2009
What the House speaker leaves out is that the EIA analysis assumes under one scenario that 95 nuclear power plants will be built by 2030 an unlikely prospect ... Even with flawed assumptions and rosy scenarios, a chart in the EIA report shows that in 2030 there would be significantly fewer jobs in 2030 under Waxman-Markey than if Congress did nothing at all. (Investors Business Daily)
Oil rises as US imports jump, China buys crude Aug 13, 2009
The EIA on Tuesday said global crude demand will likely fall by 1. 71 million barrels this year, more than its previous forecast of a drop of 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oil inches up as optimism offsets demand fears Aug 13, 2009
Demand for gasoline and distillates also fell last week, the EIA data showed. "The latest US weekly data release is relatively weak, with a further build at Cushing and a further increase in the inventory surplus. A sharp change in the dynamic is likely soon, but for the moment the tone of the data is still rounding out the bottom, " Barclays Capital analysts noted in their oil data review. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Study: Climate bill could cost 2 million jobs... Aug 13, 2009
Analyses by the EIA, Environmental Protection Agency and Congressional Budget Office can be found , and. -- This story was updated at 5:23 p.m.. (The Drudge Report)
Oil prices fall after Opec report Aug 12, 2009
Separately, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) cut its 2009 oil demand forecast on Tuesday ... "The oil market continues to be defined by the tension between optimism over the perceived recovery of the global economy on the one hand and persistently weak global consumption of crude oil and other liquid fuels on the other," said the EIA. ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Oil slump - 4th day of decline(update with Wed trade) - 1 hr ago Energy prices slump on spending report - 7 hrs ago U.S.... (BBC News -- Business)
Oil slump - 4th day of decline(update with Wed trade) Aug 12, 2009
The EIA reports mandatory supply figures on Wednesday, while the API numbers are reported by refiners voluntarily ... The EIA predicted Tuesday that gas prices will average around $2. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oil Rises Above $71 After Record Chinese Oil Data Aug 11, 2009
With Tuesday's deluge of China data out of the way, traders will now shift their focus to the pace of demand recovery in harder-hit Western economies, with a slightly brighter economic outlook possibly prompting the EIA to again raise its world oil demand forecasts when it releases its August report at 10 a.m. EDT.. In its July outlook, the EIA raised its 2009 global oil demand projection to 83. (ABC News -- Business)
* Science park expansion plan criticized at hearing Aug 11, 2009
The controversial fourth phase of the Central Taiwan Science Park in Erlin Township (GL), Changhua County, will be rejected if the parks administration fails to present a convincing case to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) panel, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said yesterday. The newly appointed EIA committee met for the first time yesterday for a four-hour session ... The plan to introduce high-polluting industries X such as electro-optical and semiconductors... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Oil snaps three-day losing streak Aug 11, 2009
The American Petroleum Institute will release a first set of data overnight, to be followed on Wednesday by data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) ... But a slightly brighter economic outlook may prompt the EIA to bolster again its world oil demand forecasts in the August report it is releasing overnight, adding to the past two monthly reports' higher forecasts ... In its July outlook, the EIA raised its 2009 global oil demand projection to 83. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Corn Trade Higher This Week Aug 7, 2009
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported on Thursday that May ethanol production was 871. 6 million gallons which was a 4. (Agri-View, WI)
Decoupling in a Downturn Aug 7, 2009
In its February 2009 Short Term Energy Outlook), the Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasted a nationwide 0 ... 9 percent higher rates over three years, we looked at the EIA Form 826 monthly filings of 378 utilities from January 2004 through November 2008. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Climate Bill to Raise Energy Costs, Kill Jobs Aug 6, 2009
But a chart in the EIA report showed the employment rate -- just like the economy as a whole -- worsening for the first several years, improving slightly in the midterm, peaking in 2024 and then declining steadily ... But when stricter rules go into effect in 2025 "the rapid increase in energy prices causes the economy to contract," EIA said ... The EIA report, requested by the two Democrats who wrote the House bill, is the first comprehensive look at the measure's effects on the economy. (Newsmax)
U.S. consumers spared big costs in climate bill Aug 5, 2009
The bill requires energy companies to help consumers lower costs during the early years of the program which would "mute the impact of higher energy prices for households until at least 2025," said Kay Smith, an EIA economist ... The EIA estimate was in line with earlier projections from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office which said average families would pay about $175 extra annually by 2020, and the Environmental Protection Agency, which said families would pay at most an extra $1 per... (Scientific American)
Oil stalls above US$71 in Asia trade Wednesday(update) Aug 5, 2009
The API numbers are reported by refiners voluntarily while the EIA figures are mandatory. Crude will likely trade between $65 and $85 the rest of the year, Kornafel said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
U.S. climate bill costs low for households: EIA Aug 5, 2009
The EIA's analysis of the House climate legislation says the average U.S. family would pay $142 more in energy expenses in 2020, and $583 more in 2030, if it were enacted. The projection from the EIA is in line with projections made by the Congressional Budget Office and the Environmental Protection Agency, and contradict claims by energy and business trade groups that consumers would pay thousands of dollars more a year under the plan to fight ... The EIA's estimate also found that gasoline... (Scientific American)
Oil Dips Towards $63 on U.S. Crude Build, China Fears Jul 30, 2009
8 million barrels in the week to July 24, data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed, as imports hit a six-month high and refiners cut processing rates ... Distillate stocks rose to the highest level in nearly 25 years, while gasoline stockpiles fell, the EIA said ... 51 a barrel to Brent after the EIA data. (ABC News -- Wire)
* EIA panel OKs two Taipower generators Jul 30, 2009
EIA panel OKs two Taipower generators ... Because the Environmental Protection Administrations environmental impact assessment (EIA) panels case committee had previously proposed Taipower cut the number of replacements to two, the focus of debate at yesterdays EIA meeting was whether two or four generators would be installed ... The EIA panelists voted to conditionally pass the two-generator proposal and Tu said Taipower would not appeal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* EIA panel orders further probes into MRT projects Jul 30, 2009
EIA panel orders further probes into MRT projects ... The Environmental Protection Administrations (EPA) environmental impact assessment (EIA) panel ruled yesterday that two planned Taipei City Metro Rapid Transit (MRT) lines needed more investigation ... While the North-South Line plan was sent to a second-stage EIA process, which has more stringent regulations and standards, the latter was passed on condition the developer redo a land evaluation and establish a soil disposal site. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Oil plunges 6% on unexpected inventory surge Jul 30, 2009
According to the U.S. Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude stockpiles rose by 5. 1 million barrels for the week ended July 24, the biggest surge since April, driving the total stockpiles to 347. (Xinhuanet, China)
Oil falls below $67 on eco woes Jul 29, 2009
But traders are looking more towards data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), due later at 1430 GMT, in which a Reuters poll forecast a 1. 3 million-barrel decline in crude inventories instead, as lower imports offset tepid refinery demand. (India Times)
* Groups ask EPA to be thorough Jul 29, 2009
Dozens of environmental groups yesterday called on the Environmental Protection Administrations (EPA) environmental impact assessment (EIA) panel to avoid expediting the passing of major development proposals today during its last meeting before the panel members term ends on Friday ... We are not opposed to the project per se, but we want to make sure that the EIA panelists give it a fair and careful review, he said ... On June 9 last year X its first meeting after the inauguration of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Oil eases as equities pause from rally Jul 28, 2009
The American Petroleum Institute data is scheduled for late Tuesday while the report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) is due out on Wednesday. Another Reuters poll forecast world oil consumption would rise next year for the first time in two years, on expectations of an economic rebound, though it would be by a slim 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
U.S. Energy Security and Natural Gas Vehicles: A Reality Check Jul 25, 2009
Look at the EIA projections in recent years about where our gas will come from, it changes every year ... You pointed out that EIA projections change every year ... This is not about EIA projections, this about making choices now that will have long-term negative impacts. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Stock futures signal losses; eyes on Apple Jul 22, 2009
The market is awaiting U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data later on Wednesday to see if they will confirm the American Petroleum Institute's (API) figures. The dollar held steady against most major currencies on Wednesday, recouping losses from earlier in the session after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said U.S. interest rates would stay low for some time. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* New rail route under evaluation Jul 22, 2009
The proposal, however, was rejected by the Environmental Protection Administrations environment impact assessment (EIA) committee on the grounds the route would cross several water quality protection zones in Xindian (s), Shuangsi () and Gongliao (^d) and a soil and water conservation zone in Sijhih (). The committee said the proposed route would cross nine geological faults, and the bureau had not given a thorough explanation and assessment on the impact the line would have on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Oil Slips Below $64, Eyes Economy, U.S. Stocks Data Jul 21, 2009
The API, an industry group, will release its data at 4:30 p.m. EDT, while the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) will unveil its own report the following day at 10:30 a.m. EDT.. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will speak on the economic outlook and monetary policy before the House Financial Services Committee at 10 a.m. EDT, and some analysts expect he is likely to make clear there is no rush to tighten. (ABC News -- Wire)
