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U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Monthly Energy Review, August 1978

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6022101

During the month of June, domestic production of energy exceeded the level for June 1977. June 1978 production totaled 5.4 quadrillion Btus. Domestic consumption of energy during May was up 7.9% from the May 1977 level. Beginning with this issue, geothermal production and consumption, consumption of net coke imports, and exports of fossil fuels are included in the calculations. Production of electricity by utilities totaled 187.5 billion kWh in June 1978. Data are provided on oil and gas developments, international aspects of petroleum consumption and production, stocks in the strategic petroleum reserves, and prices of fuels consumed during the month. Specifically, data on crude oil and refined petroleum products, natural gas, coal, electric utilities, and nuclear power are given.

Research Organization:
Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Energy Information Administration
OSTI ID:
6022101
Report Number(s):
DOE/EIA-0035/8(78)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English