Europe’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have been steadily increasing since October 2018, and reached a new monthly record of 12.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in November 2019

The U.S. current account deficit, which reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between U.S. residents and residents of other countries, narrowed by $1.1 billion, or 0.9 percent, to $124.1 billion in the third quarter of 2019

total global debt (public plus private) reached US$188 trillion at the end of 2018, up by US$3 trillion when compared to 2017

U.S. industrial production and manufacturing production both rebounded 1.1 percent in November after declining in October

Crude oil production from the major US onshore regions is forecast to increase 30,000 b/d month-over-month in December from 9,105 to 9,135 thousand barrels/day, gas production to increase 77 million cubic feet/day from 85,521 to 85,598 million cubic feet/day .

Technology continues to grow in its importance in all industries, including the utility sector. Utilities face special challenges as they try to meet increasing demands from customers, regulators, and a market that’s becoming increasingly diverse.

As with many industries, the expectations for distribution power companies are that they either hold their operating costs flat year over year, or that they reduce their O&M expenditures each year.

"Across all market segments, solar PV accounted for 39% of all new electricity-generating capacity additions in 2019 through Q3."

U.S. Rig Count is unchanged from last week at 799, Canada Rig Count is up 15 rigs from last week to 153,

The 764-mile Nord Stream 2 will deliver Russian gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea and is expected to double the capacity of the gas corridor to 110 Bcm/year.

The Islamic Republic has rejected negotiating a new deal with the Trump administration, saying talks are only possible if Washington returns to the nuclear pact and lifts sanctions.

Consistent with its statutory mandate, the Committee seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 1‑1/2 to 1-3/4 percent.

Cumulative U.S. installed onshore wind capacity exceeded 100 gigawatts (GW) on a nameplate capacity basis as of the end of September 2019,

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