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World Shale Gas Resources: An Initial Assessment of 14 Regions Outside the United States
Apr 5, 2011
Initial assessments of 48 shale gas basins in 32 countries suggest that shale gas resources, which have recently provided a major boost to U.S. natural gas production, are also available in other world regions. The EIA-sponsored study reported initial assessments of 5,760 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of technically recoverable shale gas resources in 32 foreign countries, compared with 862 Tcf in the United States.
Petroleum Marketing Monthly
Apr 1, 2011
The price data for petroleum products in this issue have been converted from cents per gallon to dollars per gallon. Aggregate prices for crude oil and finished products continued to rise in January, though at a slower pace than seen at the end of 2010. This is the fourth month in a row where prices for gasoline and diesel fuel saw increases in all categories of sale. Refiner sales of gasoline and diesel fuel declined in January following December's increases.
Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the U. S.
Mar 31, 2011
Total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6,576 million metric tons carbon diioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2009, a decrease of 5.8 percent from the 2008 level. Since 1990, GHG emissions have grown at an average annual rate of 0.4 percent.his report provides an annual inventory of anthropogenic (human-caused) greenhouse gases in the United States.
Trends in Renewable Energy Consumption and Electricity 2009
Mar 31, 2011
Despite an economic recession and a significant fall in overall energy demand/consumption, the use of renewable fuels grew strongly in 2009. This growth has been supported by Federal and State programs, including federal tax credits, state renewable portfolio standards, and a federal renewable fuels standard. This chapter details renewable energy consumption in 2009 after explaining the unusual decrease in total energy consumption over the past two years.
Caribbean Analysis Brief
Mar 30, 2011
Although most Caribbean countries are energy importers, the Caribbean has important centers for oil refining and storage, and Trinidad and Tobago is one of the largest LNG exporters in the world. The Caribbean Analysis Brief is now available on the EIA website and contains information on the oil and natural gas sector in the relevant countries.
Venezuela Country Analysis Brief
Mar 30, 2011
Venezuela possesses the largest oil reserves in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the world. Despite vast resources, Venzuela's oil production has declined from a peak of more than 3.5 million barrels per day (mmb/d) in 1997 to just 2.4 mmb/d in 2010. Venezuela exported 987,000 barrels per day to The United States in 2010, despite the country's efforts to diversify to other markets.
For additional information on the energy sector in Venezuela, please see our updated Country Analysis Brief.
Company Level Imports
Mar 30, 2011
Imports data at the company level collected from the EIA-814 Monthly Imports Report.
Petroleum Supply Monthly
Mar 30, 2011
Supply and disposition of crude oil and petroleum products on a national and regional level. The data series describe production, imports and exports, movements and inventories.
Natural Gas Monthly
Mar 29, 2011
The March issue of the NGM, featuring data for January 2011, is now available. The preliminary estimate of total consumption of natural gas in the United States totaled 2,872 billion cubic feet (Bcf) for the month, the highest on record. The high levels of residential and commercial consumption, 971 and 523 Bcf, respectively, were the main contributing factor. They were primarily driven by colder than normal temperatures in many regions of the country as natural gas home customer-weighted heating degree days were 3.9 percent above the historical January average. However, industrial consumption was also strong at 641 Bcf, the highest level since January 2008.
Monthly Energy Review
Mar 29, 2011
The March report includes the first complete set of 2010 preliminary statistics for U.S. total energy consumption, production, trade, and carbon dioxide emissions. Preliminary data indicate that U.S. total primary energy consumption rose 3 quadrillion Btu in 2010, a 4 percent increase from 2009.
Monthly Natural Gas Gross Production Report
Mar 29, 2011
Monthly natural gas gross withdrawals estimated from data collected on Form EIA-914 (Monthly Natural Gas Production Report) for Federal Offshore Gulf of Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, Other States and Lower 48 States. Alaska data are from the State of Alaska and included to obtain a U.S. Total.
2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)
Mar 28, 2011
EIA has released new benchmark estimates for home energy characteristics featuring detailed estimates for 16 States.
This is the first in a series of releases that includes data tables and reports highlighting key findings from the 2009 RECS.
Bahrain Country Analysis Brief
Mar 23, 2011
Despite its relatively low volumes of oil production, Bahrain's oil sector accounts for about 70 percent of total government revenues. The country's exports are mainly in the form of refined petroleum products rather than crude oil. For an analysis of Bahrain's energy sector, please see our updated Country Analysis Brief.
Prime Supplier Report
Mar 21, 2011
The latest Prime Supplier Report presents data collected through December 2010 on Form EIA-782C, "Monthly Report of Prime Supplier Sales of Petroleum Products Sold for Local Consumption." These data measure primary petroleum product deliveries into the States where they are locally marketed and consumed.
Monthly Flash Estimate (MFE)
Mar 18, 2011
The March Monthly Flash Estimate provides early highlights of electricity data for January 2011. Total electric power generation in the United States was up by 0.5 percent in January 2011 over the January 2010 level. The average U.S. retail price of electricity was 2.9 percent higher in January 2011 than the January level a year ago.
Japan Country Analysis Brief
Mar 16, 2011
Japan is a major energy consumer, ranking as the third largest oil-consuming country in the world. As such, the country must import a vast majority of its fuels.
For an analysis of Japan's energy sector, please see our updated Country Analysis Brief.
Electric Power Monthly
Mar 11, 2011
The March issue provides data for December 2010, during which net generation in the United States rose 3.1 percent from the December 2009 level. Consumption of coal for power generation rose 0.4 percent compared to December 2009. The average retail price of electricity for December 2010 was 9.51 cents per kilowatthour, 1.4 percent higher than December 2009, when the price was 9.38 cents per kWh.
Wholesale Market Data
Mar 10, 2011
Spreadsheets with data from ICE (IntercontinentalExchange) are now available through March 4, 2010 and contain peak prices, volumes, and the number of transactions at six electricity trading hubs covering most regions of the United States.
