Parvin Faghfouri Azar

End of Fossil Age has Begun

2023 will mark the beginning of the decline in fossil fuels, following the peak of global electricity emissions in 2022, according to a new report released on Wednesday (12 April) by energy think-tank Ember. “In this decisive decade for the climate, it is the beginning of the end of the …

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Oil Falls as Investors Worry over Recession Fears

Oil prices retreated on Thursday after rising for two sessions, with investors still showing lingering concern over a possible U.S. recession and weaker oil demand, Trend reports with reference to Reuters. Brent crude fell 20 cents, or 0.2%, to $87.13 a barrel by 0352 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

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U.S. to Refill SPR this Year if Advantageous

After saying it would take years to refill the SPR, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is now saying that the Biden Administration plans to refill the SPR soon. According to Secretary Granholm, the Biden Administration hopes to refill the SPR at lower oil prices yet this year—provided it is advantageous …

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EIA Expects an Oil Market Surplus despite OPEC+ Cuts

Despite OPEC+’s surprise production cut, the global oil market will remain in surplus this year and next as demand growth could be hurt by lower-than-expected economic growth in the coming months, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The latest forecasts include declining …

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The U.S. Looks to Lower EV Mileage Ratings

The U.S. administration is considering slashing the mileage ratings for electric vehicles (EVs) to meet fuel economy regulations for automakers, in a major overhaul of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program. The U.S. Department of Energy is looking to reduce significantly the way petroleum-equivalent fuel economy for EVs is …

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