Energy

Study finds nuclear energy could benefit environment, economy, but not without concerns about costs and public reception

Carbon-free electricity generated at nuclear power plants could aid Michigan’s goal of having 100% of its electrical generation from clean sources by 2040, but not without consideration of issues such as the significant expense of new nuclear power, unresolved questions about nuclear waste disposal, and siting challenges, according to a Nuclear Feasibility Study presented to the Michigan Public Service Commission and conducted at the behest of the Michigan Legislature.

Commodity Tracker: 5 charts to watch this week

The US Energy Information Administration raised its Brent crude price forecast due to OPEC+ production cuts and falling oil outputs. Still on falling oil outputs, Ghana is facing an economic crisis because of diminishing foreign exchange reserves and high fuel prices. Meanwhile, S&P Global Commodity Insights editors are focusing on the price hikes for hot-rolled coil amid multiple mill outages.