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EIA expects record global petroleum consumption in 2024, with lower crude oil prices

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects global consumption of liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, to set new record highs in 2024. EIA also expects oil production in Canada, Brazil, and Norway collectively to grow 12% from 2022 to 2024, and also expects growth from new sources such as Guyana.

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EIA expects new production milestones for US crude oil amid sustained global petroleum demand and rising prices

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EIA expects sustained global demand for petroleum products and Saudi Arabia’s extended voluntary production cuts will contribute to oil prices rising through the year. The Brent crude oil price was near $75 per barrel at the beginning of July and increased throughout the month to surpass $86 per barrel on 4 August.

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The Next Big Offshore Boom Is About To Happen in Brazil

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Say what you will about offshore oil and gas exploration, but it’s still alive and kicking—high production costs and all. The latest demonstration of the viability of deepwater projects, even in the post-2014 oil industry era, comes from none other than Brazil. Too few, it might seem at first.

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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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The Review captures the significant impact the global pandemic had on energy markets and how it may shape future global energy trends. World oil production fell for the first time since 2009 by 6.6 Production only increased in a few countries, mainly Norway (260,000 b/d) and Brazil (150,000 b/d). million b/d). The US (-2.3

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Eni report: global oil reserves and oil production up in 2018 due to US

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In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. also rose in Brazil and Norway. The tight oil production phenomenon continued to increase the share of sweet light crudes, which rose above 20% worldwide. WTI, the US light crude, covers 60% of global growth. recorded in 2013-2017.

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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

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Global production of biofuels increased 17% in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters (28 billion gallons US), up from 90 billion liters (24 billion gallons US) in 2009. of all global fuel for road transportation—an increase from 2% in 2009, according to the report. Source: Worldwatch Institute. Click to enlarge.

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Navigant Research forecasts 58% growth in global biofuels consumption by 2022; biodiesel and drop-in fuels gain market share

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In a new report, “ Biofuels for Transportation Market s”, Navigant Research forecasts that global demand for biofuels in the road transportation sector will grow from representing almost 6% of the liquid fuels market in 2013 to roughly 8% by 2022. Navigant projects the global biodiesel market will grow from 6.9

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