Sunday, December 1, 2024

U.S. Energy-related CO2 Emissions Lowest Since 1991

The EIA released data today showing that U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions totaled 2,530 million metric tons in the first six months of 2016. This was the lowest emissions level for the first six months of the year since 1991, as mild weather and changes in the fuels used to generate electricity contributed to the decline in energy-related emissions.

Norway oil service workers call end to three-week strike

From Reuters: Norwegian oil service workers have ended a strike that disrupted the offshore energy industry’s drilling of new oil and gas wells, the Industri Energi labour union said on Tuesday. The strike among more than 300 workers had lasted since Sept. 21. The conflict did not interrupt output of oil and gas. The strike at subcontractors to the oil