Oh the RINsanity!
New Biofuel Quotas Already Raising Costs

New EPA biofuel mandates are already raising costs for refiners—and you can be sure US drivers will end up paying.

Global Glut
The Terrible Timing of Tehran’s Oil Resurgence

Iran intends to ramp up oil output as soon as Western sanctions are lifted, but logistical hurdles and a bearish market could dampen those hopes.

Crude Economics
Oil Takes Nosedive Ahead of OPEC Summit

Crude prices are hovering near their lowest levels since the financial crisis as analysts expect OPEC to stay the course and keep pumping at maximum capacity.

Still Boondogglin'
EPA’s New Biofuels Targets Please Exactly No One

The EPA found the sour spot this week when it unveiled new biofuel targets, drawing the ire of virtually every involved stakeholder.

We've Reached the Summit
The Pointless Paris Climate Conference

While negotiators fruitlessly work towards a spineless deal, Bill Gates offers a more compelling approach to tackling climate change.

Fuzzy Numbers
Official Numbers Hide Depth of China’s Smog Problem

China’s smog problem is much worse than the country’s official numbers suggest, according to a new report.

Volatile Volts
Renewables Are Undermining Germany’s Grid

Thanks to wind and solar, Germany’s power market is so volatile that traders have to rely on computers to keep up with price swings.

Show Me the Money
How the US Could Sink Paris Climate Talks

Republican Senators could shove a dagger in the heart of climate talks by withholding money from a global climate fund.

Price Setting
Alberta’s Oil Sands Brace for Carbon Tax

Oil firms hope technology will help them adapt to the impending price on carbon.

Crude Economics
Saudi Statement Sets off Oil Price Spike

Riyadh said today it would be willing to coordinate production with non-OPEC producers, and the market (over)reacted.

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