For two years, US polyethylene prices climbed higher and higher.
For two years, feedstock prices had little-to-no impact on domestic polyethylene contracts. Upward or downward shifts in domestic demand seemed to have little effect.
Posts tagged ‘United States’
 
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March 18, 2015 00:01 UTC 
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In the US, March often means spring break: children and young adults have a week off school and classes and families take the time to travel, have some adventures in their hometowns, or just try to catch up and catch their breath as the year continues its hurtle forward. You may have thought we were taking a break from The Oil Big Five, since this entry is coming midmonth instead of at the beginning of March. Thankfully, that’s not the case, and we’ve caught our breath enough to share this listing of five big oil topics our oil editors and analysts worldwide think are among the most important. Leave us your thoughts in the comments below — are there others you want recognized, or would you like to chime in support that one of these topics is affecting you somehow? — and drop us your feedback on Twitter with the hashtag #oilbig5. |
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June 6, 2014 16:03 UTC
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US gasoline demand during the peak summer driving season this year is almost certain to rise for the second time in two years, buoyed by a recovering economy. But by just how much is open to question, with some market observers arguing that the US government estimates are failing to capture the likely size of the increase. After several years of stagnating demand, gasoline demand in 2013 rose by 90,000 b/d, or 1.1%, above 2012 levels. And this year, the US Energy Information Administration is forecasting demand will rise again to 8.79 million b/d, 20,000 b/d above last year. |
 
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May 16, 2014 00:01 UTC
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The amount of electricity generated by oil in New England has dropped significantly in recent months as natural gas-fired generation rose by 1,200 GWh month over month, the regional grid operator said. Oil-fired power plants were relied up on more than usual this winter as the region was hit by frequent bouts of bitter cold. This explains at least in part the noticeable drop in oil’s share of the generation mix heading into the traditional shoulder season. |
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January 16, 2014 12:56 UTC
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Looking over the numbers, and knowing the way the North American oil market works, it’s becoming increasingly apparent to me that current US crude oil production cannot be sustained unless the Department of Commerce begins to permit exports beyond Canada. |
 
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January 14, 2014 15:45 UTC
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After the wallop of the polar vortex earlier this month that sent US gas demand and US Northeast gas prices soaring to all-time highs, one would think that the worst is over, no? That would be a negative. |
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March 29, 2013 18:16 UTC
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Two trains carrying crude oil derailed in the US this month, making headlines that garnered more attention to a recent debate over the in-vogue shipping method’s environmental impact. The popularity of crude by rail shipments has opponents of major proposed crude pipeline projects (like Transcanada’s Keystone XL) asking the question: is rail transport safe? |