One of the more bizarre aspects of the UnitedStates administration’s energy policy has been the hesitation in removing the 1974 U.S. oil embargo.

The company’s revenues for the third quarter of 2015 were $753 million, an increase of less than 1% from the second quarter of 2015. 

The decline was driven by reduced activity across all sectors but particularly upstream. 

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 4.3% in September 2015.

AD reported sales for all members across all seven divisions and three countries grew by 3% in 2015 Q3 year-to-date to $25.4 billion.

While the administration has blocked the Keystone XL oil pipeline and retained the 1974 U.S. crude oil export embargo, reliable sources have revealed alternatives to keep major refining capacity operating at full strength.

Ferguson grows revenue by 12%; third consecutive record year for year-end results.

While the current oil glut and continued weak oil prices make biofuels excessive and more expensive, there is no indication of a cutback in the renewables per percentage of each gasoline gallon.

ITR Economics is forecasting that there is business cycle rise ahead.

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