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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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In addition to technological advances, price developments play a key role in determining overall energy usage, Worldwatch notes. World crude oil prices more than tripled between 2004 and 2008—the fastest rise since the oil crisis of the late 1970s—contributing to the sharp decline in energy intensity during that period.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market to double by 2012 to $185.3B

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Although growth is expected to climb steadily through 2016, more robust growth is expected between 2017 and 2021, as a combination of higher oil prices, emerging mandate obligations, availability of new feedstocks, and the scaling up of advanced technologies drive increased investment in the industry. dominance and reach 49.5

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Opinion: Saudi Arabia Continues To Turn Screws On US Shale

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The resulting crash in oil prices is forcing some production out of the market, and Saudi Arabia intends for the brunt of that to be borne by others. There is a lag between movements in the oil price and corresponding changes in production. But the effects of the oil price crash are now being felt.

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3 Years Of Painful Cuts Sets Oil Markets Up For Serious Supply Crunch

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According to a separate report from SAFE, a Washington-based think tank, the oil industry has cut somewhere around $225 billion in capex in 2015 and 2016, which will lead to global supplies 4 million barrels per day lower in 2018-2020, compared to what market analysts expected as of 2014. The price acts as a self-correcting mechanism.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market value to double to $185B by 2021

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between 2017 and 2021, as a combination of higher oil prices, emerging mandate. The report identifies a number of key trends, including: Oil prices are expected to climb over the next decade, driving increased interest in. The number of off-take agreements with oil and chemical will increase, confirming the trend.

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EIA expects US motor fuel consumption to increase this summer, but remain below 2019 levels

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EIA also forecasts the Brent crude oil price will average $64 per barrel this summer, a 78% increase from last summer’s average of $36 per barrel. That price increase paired with an increase in gasoline and diesel demand will likely increase the cost of regular gasoline and diesel fuel this summer. gal last summer.

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EIA Estimates 2.1% Growth in Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in US in 2010; Still Below 1999-2008 Levels

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The forecast has the annual average regular grade retail gasoline price increasing from $2.35 in 2011, primarily because of projected rising crude oil prices. per-gallon decline in gasoline prices from the previous year. per-gallon average increase in gasoline prices over last summer. per gallon in 2009 to $2.84

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