Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR219324USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
495,863.00
Year-over-Year Change
30.08%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the net property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) value for U.S. petroleum and coal products corporations, providing insight into capital investment and infrastructure in these critical energy sectors. The metric is crucial for understanding long-term industrial capacity and capital expenditure trends in energy-related industries.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The data represents the total value of physical assets minus accumulated depreciation for corporations in the petroleum and coal products manufacturing sector. Economists use this metric to assess capital investment, industry health, and potential future production capabilities.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate infrastructure investment, energy sector capital allocation, and potential economic shifts in fossil fuel industries.
Key Facts
- Tracks net physical assets in petroleum and coal product corporations
- Provides quarterly insights into energy sector capital expenditures
- Helps assess long-term industrial infrastructure trends
FAQs
Q: What does net PP&E represent?
A: Net PP&E represents the total value of physical assets like equipment and facilities, minus accumulated depreciation, showing the current value of a corporation's long-term physical resources.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: Investors use this trend to understand a company's or sector's capital investment strategy, potential future productivity, and overall financial health.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing regular snapshots of capital investment in the petroleum and coal products sector.
Q: What can changes in this trend indicate?
A: Significant changes can signal shifts in industry investment, technological upgrades, or responses to market conditions like energy prices and regulatory environments.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The trend focuses specifically on petroleum and coal sectors and may not fully capture emerging energy technologies or broader economic transformations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR219324USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025