Energy

US GAS: Futures End Higher On Bargain-Hunting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:48:34 GMT

Natural gas futures ended higher Friday as traders adjusted their positions ahead of the weekend and took advantage of relatively low natural gas prices.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Down 1% On Equities, Stronger Dollar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:02 GMT

Crude oil futures declined 1% Friday as U.S. equities faltered, reviving concerns about the pace of economic recovery and oil demand.

New Energy Economics: Corn Stover Harvest Challenges

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:16 GMT

On Nov. 3, I participated in the Poet Corp.'s corn stover harvest demonstration day in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Weakens Along With Equities

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:55 GMT

Crude oil futures weakened Friday as U.S. stocks opened lower and the dollar gained strength.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Drops As Economic Recovery Lags

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:45:22 GMT

Crude futures fell Thursday, trailing equities lower as a pair of closely watched economic indiciators added to fears that the U.S. economy is in for a slow recovery.

US GAS: Futures End Higher After Volatile Trading Day

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:28 GMT

Natural gas futures finished higher Thursday after a volatile trading day as traders weighed mixed weather forecasts against weak demand and a glut of gas in storage.

Natural Gas Outlook: Storage Is 12 Percent Above 5-Year Average

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:32 GMT

At the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), the futures contract for December delivery at the Henry Hub settled yesterday, November 18, at $4.254 per MMBtu. The price of the near-month contract decreased by 25 cents or about 6 percent during the report week.

OIL FUTURES:Crude Down As Weak Demand Persists, Dollar Stronger

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:44 GMT

Crude futures fell Thursday as a stronger dollar and an uncertain economic outlook foiled another run at $80 a barrel.

US GAS: Futures Tumble On Mixed Weather Forecasts, Supplies

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:39 GMT

Natural gas futures tumbled Wednesday, pressured by mixed weather forecasts, weak demand and a glut of gas in storage

OIL FUTURES: Oil Up On Stock Draw But Demand Concerns Linger

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:39 GMT

Crude futures closed higher Wednesday on a fall in U.S. oil stocks but pared earlier gains above $80 a barrel on concerns over weak U.S. demand.

Gasoline Price Drops Again

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:16:10 GMT

For the second consecutive week, the U.S. average price for regular gasoline decreased. The average slipped about four cents to $2.63 per gallon, $0.56 above the price a year ago.

Pressures On Fuel Ethanol Production Capacity

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:51 GMT

Capacity to produce fuel ethanol from corn nearly tripled between January 2006 and January 2009. However, over the past 18 months, a combination of surplus production capacity, the decline of gasoline prices from their mid-2008 peak level, and high corn prices that boosted producers’ input costs have resulted in a sharp decline in ethanol margins.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Up On Weak Dollar; Awaits Inventories

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:24 GMT

Crude futures rose Wednesday, briefly topping $80 a barrel, on a weaker dollar while awaiting the release of key U.S. inventory data.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Escapes Pull Of Stronger Dollar To End Higher

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:56:42 GMT

Crude futures ended higher Tuesday, defying a strengthening dollar.

US GAS: Futures Drop On Profit-Taking, Industrial Data

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:52:37 GMT

Natural gas futures finished lower Tuesday, pressured by weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data and profit-taking after the previous day's run-up in prices.

Retail Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:52 GMT

Here is a little fact to impress your friends at the Southwind Country Club... Gasoline was 22 cents higher than diesel on June 1st. It is now 11 cents lower.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Down, Small PPI Gain Slows Slide

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:42:37 GMT

Crude futures were down slightly Tuesday just as recent highs were coming back in sight, though a smaller-than-expected gain in wholesale prices limited losses.

US GAS: Futures Fluctuate On Weather, Economic Data

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:32:27 GMT

Natural gas futures wavered Tuesday as traders weighed forecasts of wintry weather in the eastern U.S. against government data showing only modest growth in industrial production.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Up 3% On Equity Market Surge, Weak Dollar

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:38:22 GMT

Crude futures jumped over 3% Monday as U.S. equity markets surged on positive economic data while the dollar weakened.

US GAS: Futures End More Than 5% Higher On Equities, Weather

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:34:55 GMT

Natural gas futures ended more than 5% higher Monday, propelled by climbing crude oil prices, rising equities and weather forecasts pointing to wintry weather in the eastern U.S.

US GAS: Futures End Slightly Higher On Bargain Buying

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:36:38 GMT

Natural gas futures settled slightly higher after a volatile trading day Friday, as traders weighed bargain buying against mild weather and a glut of gas in storage.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Drops On Weakening US Demand

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:33:09 GMT

Crude oil futures settled close to a one-month low Friday as worsening U.S. demand caused investors to steer clear of buying oil despite a weakening dollar.

Natural Gas Outlook: Prices Decrease Sharply, Storage Reaches Record High

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:44:52 GMT

At the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), futures prices moved lower as the threat of an interruption in supplies from the hurricane passed. The futures contract for December delivery decreased by $0.22 on the report week to $4.503 per MMBtu.

US GAS: Futures Fluctuate Ahead Of Inventory Data

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:42:32 GMT

Natural gas futures fluctuated Friday as traders weighed mild weather forecasts against rising equities ahead of government data expected to show a new record high level of gas in storage.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Drops On Weak US Demand

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:29 GMT

Crude oil futures approached a new one-month low Friday on weak U.S. oil demand and rising inventories, adding to the previous session's steep losses.

Oil Near 1-Month Low On US Stock Build, Weak Demand

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:06:25 GMT

Crude futures dropped to a near one-month low Thursday following a surprise build in U.S. oil inventories and concerns over continued weak demand.

US GAS: Futures End Lower On Weather Forecasts, Storage

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:01:50 GMT

Natural gas futures ended lower Thursday as ample supplies, weak demand and moderate temperatures in the major gas-consuming regions continued to weigh on prices.

U.S. Average Gasoline Price Slips

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:32:21 GMT

For the first time since October 5, 2009, the U.S. average price for regular gasoline decreased, slipping three cents to $2.67 per gallon, but staying $0.44 above a year ago. Prices declined across all the regions.

This Week In Petroleum: Saudi Aramco Announces New U.S. Pricing Formula

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:25:03 GMT

The U.S. imported slightly more than 1 million barrels of crude oil per day from Saudi Arabia during the first 8 months of 2009. Despite a decline of more than 33 percent compared to the same period in 2008.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Slips On Stronger Dollar; Awaits Oil Data

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:59:23 GMT

Crude futures are lower Thursday in line with a strengthening in the dollar while the market awaits the release of the weekly U.S. oil inventory data for further direction.

US GAS: Futures Slide On Inventories, Weather Forecasts

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:47:30 GMT

Natural gas futures slid Thursday as high inventories, mild weather and tepid demand continued to drive prices lower.

Natural Gas Outlook: Inventories Up, Price To Increase

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:05:47 GMT

EIA projects total natural gas consumption to decline by 1.9 percent in 2009 to 62.2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per day and by another 1.1 percent in 2010.

U.S. Crude Oil Outlook: Consumption To Decline, Production To Increase

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:37 GMT

EIA forecasts total consumption of liquid fuels and other petroleum products to decline by about 780,000 bbl/d (4.0 percent) in 2009 compared with 2008. During the first half of the year, consumption declined by almost 1.25 million bbl/d (6.3 percent) from the same period last year, one of the steepest declines on record.

World Oil Outlook: Consumption To Increase, Inventory Concerns

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:52:09 GMT

Sustained economic growth in China and other Asian countries is contributing to the beginnings of a rebound in world oil consumption, leading EIA to revise its expectations for world oil consumption upwards for the second consecutive month.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Inches Higher Ahead Of US Supply Data

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:15:28 GMT

Crude futures were up slightly Wednesday, as traders braced for potential surprises in U.S. oil inventory data due out the next day.

US GAS: Futures End Slightly Higher Amid Bargain Hunting

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:13:50 GMT

Natural gas futures ended slightly higher Wednesday as traders took advantage of relatively low prices and bought back previously sold contracts.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Rises On Weaker Dollar, Strong Demand

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:50 GMT

Crude futures rose Wednesday as a weaker dollar encouraged buyers spooked by rising U.S. oil inventories to return to the market.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Drops As US Gulf Storm Fears Subside

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:47:36 GMT

Crude futures gave up some of the previous day's gains at the end of a volatile session Tuesday as fears about potential supply disruptions from a storm in the U.S. Gulf faded.

US GAS: Futures End Lower On Mild Weather, Supply Glut

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:27:32 GMT

Natural-gas futures ended lower Tuesday amid forecasts for mild weather and a supply glut that has helped ease concerns over storm-related production curtailments.

Retail Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:20:46 GMT

Gasoline prices drop 3 cents; diesel drops a penny.

OIL FUTURES:Crude Down As Ida Threat Recedes; Awaits API Data

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:14:20 GMT

Crude oil futures were slightly lower in London Tuesday after the threat of Tropical Storm Ida to U.S. oil and gas installations receded.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Rises On Weaker Dollar, Tropical Storm Ida

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:01:32 GMT

Crude futures rebounded Monday as the dollar weakened, equity markets rallied and Tropical Storm Ida disrputed oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico.

US GAS: Futures End Higher On Tropical Storm Threat

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:56:56 GMT

Natural gas futures finished higher Monday as the threat of a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico spurred a round of late-day buying.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Higher On Concerns Over Hurricane Ida

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:37:33 GMT

Crude futures rose above $79 a barrel Monday on concerns about the threat Hurricane Ida poses to U.S. oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. A weakening in the dollar was also supportive to prices.

Hurricane Ida Weakens, But Gulf Still On Warning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:32:38 GMT

Hurricane Ida was weakening early Monday as it headed for the Gulf Coast but could still pack hurricane-strength winds and storm surges when it hits the shore overnight.

OIL FUTURES: Crude At One-Week Low; Unsettled By U.S. Jobs Data

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:23:59 GMT

Crude-oil futures dropped to a one-week low Friday after the U.S. unemployment rate rose to a 26-year high, unsettling previous hopes that the fledgling economic recovery would boost flagging oil demand.

US GAS: Futures Settle 3.91% Lower At $4.595/MMBtu

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:22:24 GMT

Natural gas futures finished lower Friday, driven by mild weather forecasts, signs of continued economic weakness and a glut of gas in U.S. storage.

US GAS: Futures Fall On Weather, Unemployment Data

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:18:27 GMT

Natural gas futures slid Friday, pressured lower by mild weather forecasts, abundant inventories and a rising U.S. unemployment figure.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops Below $78/Barrel As Jobless Rate Rises

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:52 GMT

Crude futures sank Friday as U.S. unemployment hit a 26-year high, raising the prospect that oil demand would take longer to recover than many had expected.

Senators Introduce Clean Energy Partnerships Act--Significant Changes Benefit Agriculture

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:12 GMT

“We are pleased to see this group of Senators, led by Senators Stabenow (D-MI) and Baucus (D-MT), introduce the Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009

OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops On Demand Worries As Dollar Steadies

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:51:23 GMT

Crude futures ended lower Thursday as a steadying dollar allowed concerns about weak oil demand to re-emerge.

US GAS: Futures End Higher On Bargain Hunting, Weather Outlook

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Natural gas futures ended slightly higher, following the release of federal storage data, amid bargain hunting and expectations for mild weather.

Natural Gas Outlook: December Contracts Fall 7 Percent

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:18:08 GMT

Natural gas spot prices fell over the week at most market locations, declining on average 16 cents per million Btu (MMBtu). Decreases ranged between 2 cents and 77 cents per MMBtu. In the few trading locations where prices rose, increases were modest, ranging between 1 and 4 cents per MMBtu.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Down Slightly As Demand Weakens

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:49:15 GMT

Crude futures slipped Thursday as concerns about weak demand countered an expected higher opening for U.S. equities.

US GAS: Futures Edge Higher Ahead Of EIA Storage Data

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:34 GMT

Natural gas futures edged higher Thursday ahead of a U.S. government report on natural gas storage amid concerns that Hurricane Ida could reach the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

US GAS: Futures End Lower On Ample Supplies, Mild Weather

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:15:49 GMT

Natural gas futures ended lower Wednesday as traders sold off contracts amid expectations for higher levels of natural gas in storage and mild temperatures.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Settles Above $80 On Surprise Oil Stock Draw

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:13:24 GMT

Crude futures settled above $80 a barrel Wednesday after a surprise draw in oil inventories and as the dollar took a big step back toward lows for the year against the euro.

Risk Management Issues & Challenges In Ethanol Production

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:46:07 GMT

After a few years of extreme growth and large profit margins, the U.S. fuel ethanol industry has transitioned into a more mature stage.

Proved Reserves Of Crude Oil Fall In 2008, Reflecting Low End-Of-Year Prices

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:11:03 GMT

The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) U.S. Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Proved Reserves, 2008 reports that proved reserves of crude oil fell by more than 10 percent in 2008, primarily because of low end-of-year prices used to estimate proved reserves, even though discoveries of crude oil rose for the third year in a row.

US GAS: Futures Slide On Mild Weather Forecasts

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:22:16 GMT

Natural gas futures slid Wednesday, driven lower by weather forecasts pointing to moderate temperatures in the major gas-consuming regions in the coming weeks.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Inches Up; Eyes On EIA Data, Fed Statement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:39 GMT

Crude futures inched higher Wednesday amid gains in European stock markets and a weaker dollar, but cautious sentiment ahead of U.S. oil inventories data and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy statement kept a lid on further gains.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Above $79/Bbl On Upbeat Factory Orders

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:45:46 GMT

Crude futures rose above $79 a barrel Tuesday after upbeat U.S. factory orders renewed confidence in the economy amid a general spurt of investor buying across the board in commodities.

US GAS: Futures End Higher On Rising Crude, Economic Data

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:43:18 GMT

Natural gas futures ended higher amid rising crude-oil prices and positive economic data, despite forecasts of mild temperatures.

Retail Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:32:55 GMT

Gasoline and diesel prices move up; spread narrows.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Lower On Equities; Focus On US Oil Data

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:24 GMT

Crude futures lost ground Tuesday amid across-the-board losses in European equity markets and concerns over the weak fundamentals of global oil market.

US GAS: Futures End Lower On Mild Weather, Robust Supply

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:57:33 GMT

Natural gas futures ended lower Monday amid mild weather forecasts and ample supplies of the fuel, despite economic data that shows demand for the fuel could be improving.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Rises; Buoyed By U.S. Economic Indicators

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:55:51 GMT

Crude-oil futures rose Monday to more than $78 a barrel, buoyed by positive U.S. economic indicators, although concerns over the sustainability of the economic recovery lingered.

KLA: Kansas Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Wabaunsee County Wind Farm Ordinance

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled last week the Wabaunsee County Commission properly followed procedures in adopting an ordinance prohibiting the construction of wind farms.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Extends Gains But Fundamentals Still Weak

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:20:41 GMT

Crude futures extended their gains in Europe following a rebound in equities markets and a weak dollar, but concerns over weak fundamentals of the global oil market continued to weigh on sentiment.

Natural Gas Speculators Raise Net Short Position

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:12:01 GMT

Large noncommercial traders cut long contracts and short contracts from their natural gas futures positions during the week ended Oct. 27, increasing their net short position, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission reported Friday.

US GAS: Futures Settle Slightly Lower Amid Ample Supplies

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:26:49 GMT

Natural-gas futures finished slightly lower Friday as ample supplies of the fuel and a mild weather outlook weighed on the market.

Chinese Banks To Fund $1.5B Texas Wind Farm

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:44:18 GMT

China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the power to light up 180,000 homes.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Down As US Economic Concerns Return

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:56:25 GMT

Crude futures fell Friday, as doubts returned about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery, despite the previous day's report of stronger-than-expected GDP growth.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Soars As US GDP Growth Boosts Confidence

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:28:24 GMT

Crude futures settled sharply higher Thursday as the pace of the U.S. economic recovery quickened.

US GAS: Futures End Flat On Economy, Weather

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:26:43 GMT

Natural gas futures ended flat Thursday as traders weighed signs of economic recovery against mixed weather forecasts and a glut of supply.

Cattle Update: EPA Greenhouse Gas Registry Delayed

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:33:26 GMT

An amendment introduced by Iowa Congressman Tom Latham (R-District 4) to delay, for one year, any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule to require mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manure management systems recently passed.

Natural Gas Outlook: Futures Prices Drop 16 Percent, Storage Sets New Record Highs

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:08:55 GMT

Natural gas prices posted decreases at both the spot and futures markets since last Wednesday. Spot prices fell at virtually all market locations in the lower 48 States, with decreases ranging between 6 and 46 cents per million Btu (MMBtu).

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Rises On US GDP Growth

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:28:19 GMT

Crude futures rose Thursday on new evidence that U.S. economic growth is picking up.

Gasoline & Diesel Prices Still Climbing

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:16 GMT

The U.S. average price for regular gasoline increased for the third consecutive week, shooting up a dime to $2.67 per gallon. For the first time since October 20, 2008, the national average price is now higher than it was the year before.

This Week In Petroleum: Changing Distillate Export Patterns

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:05 GMT

Distillate (including diesel) is the second largest petroleum product consumed in the United States, used for everything from fuel for trucks and trains to residential heating and even a small amount of power generation.

OIL FUTURES: Oil At 2-Week Low On Gasoline Stock Build

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:11:14 GMT

Crude futures dropped to a two-week low under $78 a barrel Wednesday on an unexpected rise in U.S. gasoline stocks and further strengthening in the dollar.

US GAS: Futures Tumble On Expiration, Weather

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:07:16 GMT

Natural gas futures slumped Wednesday, pressured lower by mixed weather forecasts and book-squaring ahead of the November contract expiration.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Futures Down, Take Cues From Dollar Moves

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:27:14 GMT

Crude oil futures traded lower in London Wednesday as it came under pressure after the dollar soared against several currencies amid growing concerns over economic recovery.

Half-Done Nebraska Ethanol Plant Being Sold In Pieces

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:36:47 GMT

Piece by piece, pump by pump, a half-built ethanol plant in south-central Nebraska is being auctioned off.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Ends Higher; Awaits Inventory Data

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:13:31 GMT

Crude futures closed higher Tuesday, breaking a three-day losing streak, with market participants positioning themselves ahead of any surprises in U.S. oil inventory data.

Retail Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:58:04 GMT

Gasoline And Diesel Prices Up. Diesel Is .07 Premium To Gasoline.

US GAS: Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:38:13 GMT

Natural gas futures ended higher Tuesday, lifted by bargain buying and the impending November futures expiration after price declines over the past few days.

US GAS: Futures Move Higher Amid Bargain Hunting

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:45:52 GMT

Natural gas futures moved higher Tuesday as traders hunted for bargains ahead of the winter heating season.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Oil Gains Ground As US Dollar Falters

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:42:13 GMT

Crude oil futures edged higher in London Tuesday amid choppy trade, gaining ground as the U.S. dollar weakened.

Southwest North Dakota Ethanol Plant Heading For Profit

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:18:08 GMT

The top officials of a southwestern North Dakota ethanol plant say it has overcome a year of financial struggles and is heading toward a profit.

US GAS: Futures End Nearly 6% Lower On Weather Forecasts

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:17:05 GMT

Natural gas futures finished almost 6% lower Monday on meteorologists' predictions of warmer-than-normal temperatures in the major gas-consuming regions over the next two weeks.

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Retreats From $80/Barrel As Dollar Gains

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:14:10 GMT

Crude futures fell for a third straight session Monday as a strengthening dollar erased much of oil's gains from a rally last week.

NCGA: Yet Another Anti-Ethanol Report Misses The Mark

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:12:50 GMT

An article published today in Science magazine, authored by persistent ethanol critic Tim Searchinger and others, is yet another example of exaggerating the impacts of ethanol production in an effort to bolster our nation’s reliance on fossil fuels, especially imported oil, the National Corn Growers Association said.

US GAS: Futures Tumble On Forecasts Of Mild Weather

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:46:18 GMT

Natural gas futures slid Monday on weather forecasts pointing to above-normal temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. over the next two weeks.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Falls As Dollar Rebounds, Equities Drop

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:54:12 GMT

Crude oil fell for the second consecutive day Friday, briefly dipping below $80 a barrel, directed by strength in the dollar and losses in the equity markets.

US GAS: Futures End Lower On Supplies, Profit-Taking

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:52:26 GMT

Natural gas futures finished lower Friday, drive by profit-taking and an abundance of gas in storage.

New Energy Economics: Field Peas As An Ethanol Feedstock

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:56:44 GMT

Corn has become the mainstay of ethanol production. However, many firms are investigating new feedstocks, such as switchgrass, forest products and algae, to produce cellulosic biofuels that meet pending federal and state regulations.

Energy Production By State: Does Texas Have To Be The Largest At Everything?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:53:46 GMT

Texas On Top Followed By Wyoming And Louisiana

OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Flat; Market Watching Dollar

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:43:29 GMT

Crude futures are mostly unchanged Friday, with traders eyeing dollar weakness for further direction.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Ends Lower On Profit-Taking

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:14:43 GMT

Crude prices fell slightly Thursday, with market participants taking profits, although a late-day weakening in the dollar helped oil erase some of its earlier losses.

US GAS: Futures Fall On Supplies, Profit-Taking

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:07:30 GMT

Natural gas futures finished lower Thursday, sliding on profit-taking and abundant supplies after a modest build in inventories brought U.S. gas stocks to a new record level.

Natural Gas Outlook: Futures Prices Higher, Storage Reaches Record-Setting Level

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:43 GMT

Natural gas in storage was a record-setting 3,734 billion cubic feet (Bcf) as of October 16, which is about 13 percent above the 5-year average (2004-2008), following an implied net injection of 18 Bcf during the report week.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Down As Dollar Shows Some Strength

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:51:37 GMT

Crude futures were down Thursday in line with a slight strengthening in the dollar and amid weaker equity markets.

US GAS: Futures Choppy Ahead Of EIA Storage Data

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:49:58 GMT

Natural gas futures were choppy Thursday ahead of government data expected to show a smaller-than-normal build in U.S. gas inventories for the week ended Oct. 16.

US GAS: Futures Settle Lower Amid Profit Taking

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:29:10 GMT

Natural gas futures finished lower Wednesday as traders sold contracts and booked profits after a recent rally and ahead of a U.S. government report on natural gas storage.

OIL FUTURES: Crude Ends At High For Year On Weak Dollar

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:16:06 GMT

Crude oil futures prices settled above $81 a barrel Wednesday for the first time in a year, propelled by weakness in the dollar and tightening U.S. inventories.

Gasoline & Diesel Prices Rise Sharply

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:48:52 GMT

The U.S. average price for regular gasoline jumped nearly nine cents to $2.57 per gallon. Even with the increase, that price remained 34 cents below a year ago and $1.54 less than the all-time high price set on July 7, 2008.

This Week In Petroleum: International Oil Data Gaps

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:45:04 GMT

In a supplement to the October 2009 Short-Term Energy Outlook, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) analyzed the inherent volatility of energy prices by looking at the options market.

How Many Cows Does It Take To Make Biogas?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:53:35 GMT

It doesn’t take a lot of cows to make biogas from manure. We had a 25 gallon demonstration mesophilic (maintained at 95 F) mixed digester at Ag Progress Days that produced about 7 cu ft of biogas a day from 5 quarts of manure slurry added daily.

OIL FUTURES: Oil Extends Losses; Seeks Direction From DOE Data

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:39:45 GMT

Crude futures extended their losses Wednesday, after an industry report showed a build in crude stocks, turning the focus to today's inventory data for further direction. A reversal in equity markets also weighed on prices.