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The world’s top two ethanol producers in 2017 were the United States, where ethanol is primarily derived from corn, and Brazil, which uses sugar cane. Brazil saw its…
Every year, Fortune magazine compiles a ranking of the world's 500 largest corporations as measured by revenue.1
Below, a summary table of units of measurement used in the energy sector.
Global gas consumption jumped 3% between 2016 and 2017, a twofold increase year on year. Growth was largely driven by China (up 15%), where natural gas is…
Global oil consumption has continued to grow at a steady pace, rising 1.8% between 2016 and 2017, after increasing 1.6% between 2015 and 2016 and 1.9% between 2014 and 2015.…
Global gas production increased 4% between 2016 and 2017, after remaining largely stable between 2015 and 2016. Growth was driven by the United States and Russia, the…
The figures below correspond to proved natural gas reserves, in other words identified deposits from which gas can be recovered under existing economic and operating…
Nuclear energy requires significant technological capabilities and investment. Producing regions see this energy source as a way of meeting their growing needs while…
Reserves of uranium — the fuel for nuclear power generation — are geographically scattered. In less developed countries, uranium mining is often…
Concentrated solar power is growing significantly, but still only accounts for 0.7% of the global energy mix. In 2012, the market continued to stabilize across the…
Global installed wind power capacity has been rising steadily for 15 years. The European Union developed wind farms early on and is now the region with the highest installed…
Wind power continues to expand across Europe, growing at a rate of 10% in 2013. Germany and Spain together account for half of installed capacity. However, the challenging…
