Spending Deal May Breathe New Life Into Gateway Rail Tunnel Project
A bill being hammered out in Congress may provide up to $540 million for the crucial infrastructure project that President Trump had moved to defund.
Solar photovoltaic costs are declining, but estimates vary across sources
(Wed, 21 Mar 2018) Costs for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have declined in recent years—most sources show that system costs on a per-watt basis have fallen about 10% to 15% per year from 2010 through 2016.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
(Tue, 20 Mar 2018) According to EIAâs <em>Electric Power Monthly</em>, total U.S. net electricity generation fell slightly (down 1.5%) in 2017, reflecting lower electricity demand. Natural gas and coal generation fell by 7.7% and 2.5% from 2016, respectively, as generation from several renewable fuels, particularly hydro, wind, and solar, increased from 2016 levels.
Will PET bottles change tastes of Japan’s aluminum can collectors?
The beverage sector has long favored aluminum cans for being lighter, stronger and more easily recyclable than the alternatives, despite being up to three times more expensive than steel and twice more than PET.
Oil’s recovery quells concerns over rising costs
Will rapidly rising oilfield service costs derail efforts by companies to maintain fiscal austerity while hitting their production targets?
The United States exported more natural gas than it imported in 2017
(Mon, 19 Mar 2018) The United States exported more natural gas than it imported in 2017, marking the first time since 1957 that the United States has been a net natural gas exporter.
Solar plants typically install more panel capacity relative to their inverter capacity
(Fri, 16 Mar 2018) A solar photovoltaic (PV) systemâs panel capacity is often reported in direct current (DC), while operating capacity in the United States is reported as it is delivered to the grid in alternating current (AC). For economic and engineering reasons, capacity values reported in DC typically are 10% to 30% higher than those reported in AC capacity.
Several Dead After Bridge Collapse, Officials Say
The pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Miami had been installed days earlier and was still under construction when it fell onto a road.
U.S. crude oil exports increased and reached more destinations in 2017
(Thu, 15 Mar 2018) U.S. crude oil exports grew to an average of 1.1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2017, the second full year since restrictions on crude oil exports were removed. Crude oil exports in 2017 were nearly double the level of exports in 2016. Increased U.S. crude oil exports were supported by increasing U.S. crude oil production and expanded infrastructure.
The value of U.S. energy exports to Mexico exceeded import value for third year in a row
(Wed, 14 Mar 2018) In each of the past three years, the value of U.S. energy exports to Mexico has exceeded the value of U.S. energy imports from Mexico. Energy trade between Mexico and the United States has historically been driven by Mexicoâs sales of crude oil to the United States and by U.S. exports of refined petroleum products to Mexico. As the United States has reduced crude oil imports from Mexico, the trade balance has shifted.