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Energy watchdog warns oil and electricity shortages could develop as investment falls again in 2016

Energy watchdog warns oil and electricity shortages could develop as investment falls again in 2016 Global investment in the energy sector fell 12 percent last year to $1.7 trillion, according to the International Energy Agency said. A drop in conventional oil exploration could cause a shortage of crude and other fuels, IEA warned. Policies and … Continue reading Energy watchdog warns oil and electricity shortages could develop as investment falls again in 2016

Energy Department cuts forecast for oil prices and 2018 U.S. crude output

Energy Department cuts forecast for oil prices and 2018 U.S. crude output The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Tuesday cut its outlook for oil prices and trimmed its forecast for how much oil U.S. drillers will pump next year. EIA now sees U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude averaging $48.95 this year, down from last month’s … Continue reading Energy Department cuts forecast for oil prices and 2018 U.S. crude output