<div>Maybe It’s Not Taxes That Scare Off Business but Failing Subways</div>
Amazon is coming to New York despite the city’s transit horrors. Other companies may not be so forgiving.
Train Crash in Ankara, Turkey, Kills at Least 9 and Injures Dozens
A passenger train and a maintenance locomotive hit each other on a line that a union leader said had been reopened before a signaling upgrade was finished.
South Korea stopped importing condensate from Iran before receiving sanctions waivers
(Thu, 13 Dec 2018) South Korea, the worldâs leading importer of condensates, has sought alternatives to partially offset declines in imports of Iranian condensates during the past few months, particularly in light of U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports of crude oil and condensate. South Korea purchased close to half a million barrels per day (b/d) of condensates in 2017, accounting for more than 25% of global condensate trade. In the first seven months of 2018, 38% of South Koreaâs condensate imports came from Iran. South Korea ceased importing Iranian condensates in August.
For one week in November, the U.S. was a net exporter of crude oil and petroleum products
(Wed, 12 Dec 2018) During the week ending November 30, 2018, the United States exported more crude oil and petroleum products than it imported for the first time in weekly data going back to 1991. From November 24â30, the United States exported an estimated record 3.2 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil as well as an estimated 5.8 million b/d of petroleum products such as distillate fuel oil, motor gasoline, and propane.
Annual Energy Outlook Retrospective Review
(Wed, 12 Dec 2018) The <em>Annual Energy Outlook Retrospective Review</em> compares realized energy outcomes with the Reference case projections included in previous editions of the <em>Annual Energy Outlook</em> (AEO) beginning with 1994. This edition of the report adds the AEO 2018 projections and updates the historical data to incorporate the latest data revisions.
Spread Holiday Cheer, Not Foodborne Illnesses, This Season
If you’re cooking for friends and family this holiday season, it’s important to make sure you’re not spreading bacteria that can cause harmful foodborne illnesses.
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry
(Tue, 11 Dec 2018) Annual U.S. electric power industry emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) have declined by 88% and 76%, respectively, between their peaks in 1997 and 2017. During this period, coal-fired generation was responsible for 90% of SO2 emissions and 76% of NOx emissions from the U.S. electric power industry. Among other factors, declining coal-fired generation and implementation of environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990 have both contributed to the decrease in electric power industry SO2 and NOx emissions.
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Winter Storm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by a severe winter storm moving through the southern U.S.
November U.S. natural gas prices increased beyond previous market expectations
(Fri, 07 Dec 2018) On November 23, the natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub in Louisiana was $4.70 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), the highest price since a temporary spike in January 2018, and before that, the highest price since June 2014. The relatively sudden increase in prices exceeded the expectation of many market participants, based on the prices and volatility of futures and options contracts at the beginning of November. Prices have come down slightly in the past week, but they remain at a higher level than during much of the past four years.
U.S. Oil Exports Are Rising. So Is the Trade Deficit.
The Trump administration has touted increased energy exports as a key element in its strategy to rebalance foreign trade. It’s not working.