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2022, May, 13, 11:05:00
U.S. OIL INVENTORIES UP BY 8.5 MB TO 424.2 MB
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 8.5 million barrels to 424.2 million barrels.
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2022, May, 12, 13:45:00
U.S., BRITAIN NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT
The key focus would be to produce high-temperature heat which could be used for hydrogen production, to supply industrial processes and potentially district heating as well as electricity generation.
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2022, May, 12, 13:40:00
U.S. SPACE NUCLEAR
The DRACO program seeks to build a nuclear thermal rocket (NTR) engine and test it on orbit in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
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2022, May, 12, 13:30:00
U.S. EMPLOYMENT UP BY 428,000
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported
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2022, May, 11, 10:50:00
GLOBAL MARKETS MINIMUMS
There have been ongoing talks on the Russian Oil ban by the EU with more developments as the week progresses.
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2022, May, 11, 10:40:00
U.S. NUCLEAR BAILOUT $6 BLN
In mid-April, the bidding process for a new $6 billion pot of nuclear bailout money opened up.
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2022, May, 11, 10:25:00
U.S. RIGS UP 7 TO 705
U.S. Rig Count is up 7 from last week to 705 , Canada Rig Count is down 4 from last week to 91.
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2022, May, 6, 11:10:00
U.S., ARMENIA NUCLEAR COOPERATION
Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed for the USA and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan signed for Armenia, during Mirzoyan’s visit to Washington.
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2022, May, 6, 10:45:00
U.S. CLIMATE INVESTMENT $2.3 BLN
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $2.3 billion for three efforts to advance diverse carbon management approaches that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution, address the impacts of climate change, and create good-paying jobs while prioritizing community engagement and environmental justice.
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2022, May, 5, 14:30:00
U.S. FEDERAL FUNDS RATE 0.75 - 1%
In support of these goals, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 3/4 to 1 percent and anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate.
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2022, May, 5, 14:20:00
U.S. OIL INVENTORIES UP BY 1.3 MB TO 415.7 MB
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 1.3 million barrels to 415.7 million barrels.
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2022, May, 4, 11:55:00
U.S. ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS $3 BLN
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families.
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2022, May, 4, 11:40:00
U.S. RIGS UP 3 TO 698
U.S. Rig Count is up 3 from last week to 698 , Canada Rig Count is down 6 from last week to 95.
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2022, April, 29, 11:30:00
U.S. OIL INVENTORIES UP BY 0.7 MB TO 414.4 MB
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 0.7 million barrels to 414.4 million barrels.
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2022, April, 27, 11:20:00
U.S. RENEWABLES GROWTH
The increase in U.S. electric power sector renewable generation during 2021 came mainly from more wind and solar generation as a result of more wind turbines and utility-scale solar power plants coming online.