Without Nuclear Deal, U.S. Expects Resurgence in Iranian Cyberattacks
Iranian hackers, computer security experts say, had been deterred by the nuclear deal, but could now be inspired to make more retaliatory assaults.
USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Eliminate a Redundant Hog Carcass Cleaning Regulation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a proposal to amend the federal meat inspection regulations to repeal a redundant regulatory requirement for hog slaughter establishments.
Secretary Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Carmen Rottenberg and Paul Kiecker to key leadership positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Rottenberg has been named the Administrator of FSIS and Kiecker the Deputy Administrator.
Diversification pays dividends for South Korean thermal coal buyers
By taking an inventive approach to purchasing and shipping imported thermal coal, South Korean buyers have been able to keep in check the marketing muscle of traditional suppliers and save money on power station fuel costs.
Countries in and around the Middle East are adding coal-fired power plants
(Fri, 11 May 2018) Planned coal-fired capacity additions from a number of countries in and around the Middle East will add 41 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity over the next decade, based on announced projects and projects currently in the permitting process. Another 3 GW of coal-fired capacity is currently under construction in these countries.
EIA raises crude oil, gasoline price forecasts for 2018
(Thu, 10 May 2018) EIAâs May <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> (STEO) forecasts that Brent crude oil prices will average $71 per barrel (b) in 2018, $7/b higher than forecast in last monthâs STEO. Correspondingly, EIAâs forecast for regular gasoline retail prices increased to an average of $2.79/gallon (g) in 2018, $0.15/g higher that in last monthâs STEO. Monthly average Brent crude oil spot prices have increased in 9 of the past 10 months, most recently averaging $72/b in April.
Solar surpasses biomass to become third-most prevalent renewable electricity source
(Wed, 09 May 2018) Electricity generation from solar resources in the United States reached 77 million megawatthours (MWh) in 2017, surpassing for the first time annual generation from biomass resources, which generated 64 million MWh in 2017. Among renewable sources, only hydro and wind generated more electricity in 2017, at 300 million MWh and 254 million MWh, respectively.
Analysis: An Iranian exodus could open more doors for US crudes in Europe
The potential reduction of Iranian crude into the European market as result of renewed sanctions will likely benefit US crude exporters, which have enjoyed an increasingly large share of that market, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed May 8.
Factbox: Energy, metals impact of Trump's decision to reimpose Iran sanctions
US President Donald Trump's plan to leave the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions could have major impacts for global oil, natural gas, metals and petrochemical markets.
LOOP Sour crude becomes lighter, sourer in April: In the LOOP
LOOP Sour crude became lighter and more sour in April, with an average API gravity of 29.8 degrees and typical sulfur content of 2.86%.