Crude prices have been surging the last few weeks with the expected loss of Iranian supply beginning November 4th. With that, the U.S. has been ramping up pressure on OPEC to increase production in an attempt to lower oil prices.
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Rover Pipeline Extends Into Pennsylvania
As of August 24th, the 713 mile long Rover pipeline was approved to become fully operational beginning September 1st from the supply lines in Burgettstown, Pa and Majorsville, WV.
Read MoreAn about-face for big Oil and Gas companies
The EV’s are coming and they are bringing backup:
Auto makers have begun to produce Electronic vehicles or EV’s at a rapid pace in order to comply with Corporate Average Fuel Economy or CAFE standards. As of yesterday, another auto manufacturer has announced its 2019 entrant into the competitive EV landscape. Audi announced the global launch of their new electric sport utility vehicle, named […]
Read MoreRallying To The Top?
Yesterday, oil prices rallied towards their highest levels this year after the Department of Energy (DOE) reported a weekly drop in US crude oil inventories. Also, the prospect of losing Iranian supply added to concerns over the delicate balance between consumption and production.
Read MoreSummer driving season comes to a close: What to expect this fall?
Last weekend we all welcomed the month of September, Labor Day celebrations and the unfortunate realization that summer has ended. Though technically the summer doesn’t end until the equinox on September 22nd, the Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer for schools, as well as the close of the summer driving season.
Read MoreDrill Baby Drill!
Oil well drilling in the United States has increased dramatically in the last five years. The increase in drilling activity has had a direct impact on petroleum pricing. Rig counts are an indicator for the potential supply picture of the oil and gas industry. A sharp increase in the number of drilling rigs domestically, would […]
Read MoreTropical Storm Gordon Slams Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast is being battered by strong winds and heavy rains courtesy of Tropical Storm Gordon, which hit the Louisiana-Alabama-Mississippi coastline Tuesday night. As the storm approached land, the winds increased speeds and threatened to be categorized as a fully-fledged hurricane. Meteorologists are predicting up to 1 foot of rain and inland flooding from […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Octane Rating
Tesla’s Solo Ride
Back in November of 2017, Elon Musk unveiled an all-electric battery-powered Class 8 semi-trailer truck prototype. Musk provided specifics of two versions, regular production of 300 and 500 mile ranges. Just last week, the prototype traveled by itself. The Semi has been traveling thousands of miles using the existing Supercharger network. The only necessary help is […]
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