Platts, one of the world’s foremost providers of energy and metals information, today announced it is expanding its suite of spot price assessments in global metals to include steel exported from China, specifically hot-rolled coil (HRC) and concrete reinforcing bar (rebar).
“We’re pleased we can answer the steel industry’s call for a reliable source of timely, [...]

Energy giant BP has said that net profits dipped in 2006, reflecting a decline in production and refining margins, despite record peaks for crude oil prices in the middle of the year.
Fourth-quarter profits meanwhile slid following recent oil price losses, combined with higher safety costs following the deadly Texas City refinery blast in 2005.
BP also [...]

Regency Energy Partners LP announced a cash distribution of 37 cents per unit for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2006. The distribution will be paid on February 14, 2007, to unitholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2007. This quarterly distribution equates to $1.48 per unit on an annual basis.
Regency [...]

Is the Alaska Pipeline corroded? You bet it is. Has been for more than a decade. Did British Petroleum shut the pipe yesterday to turn a quick buck on its negligence, to profit off the disaster it created? Just ask the “smart pig.”
Years ago, I had the unhappy job of leading an investigation of British [...]