Irma Will Test Florida’s Infrastructure, From Dikes to Sewage Plants
The state has deferred costly maintenance, raising fears that the storm could overrun its waterworks, flood systems and other facilities.
Hurricane Irma may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
(Fri, 08 Sep 2017) Hurricane Irma caused significant damage to the northeastern Caribbean and is currently projected to turn towards Florida this weekend. Current model forecasts project that Hurricane Irma will then pass along or just offshore the east coast of Florida, though the actual storm track could change from current advanced projections. To help analysts assess energy-related potential storm effects, EIA maintains an energy disruptions map that displays energy infrastructure and real-time storm information.
Trump to Discuss Hudson Tunnel Project With New York and New Jersey Leaders
The meeting over the Gateway project, a top priority of both states, is to include Senators Schumer, Booker and Gillibrand and Governors Cuomo and Christie.
Infographic: LNG and Japan – the impact of market liberalization
Japan may emerge as a forerunner towards a LNG trading hub in the region, facilitated by the Platts JKM™ LNG spot price benchmark.
Electricity prices reflect rising delivery costs, declining power production costs
(Thu, 07 Sep 2017) Over the past decade, retail electricity prices have not closely followed the costs of fuels used to generate electricity, such as coal or natural gas, mainly because of changes in the other costs involved with producing and delivering electricity in the United States.
Brazilian mining giant Vale gears up for ‘in-house’ diversification, possible acquisitions
Speculation has mounted in recent weeks on possible plans by Brazilian mining company Vale’s new CEO Fabio Schvartsman to diversify and make new acquisitions. What are the implications of these potential new strategic partnerships?
If You Build It, the Dutch Will Pedal
Utrecht, the Netherlands’ fastest growing city, is one of the world’s most bike-friendly places in one of the world’s most bike-friendly countries.
U.S. average retail gasoline prices increase in wake of Hurricane Harvey
(Wed, 06 Sep 2017) U.S. retail gasoline prices on Monday, September 4, averaged $2.68 per gallon (gal), 28 cents/gal higher than prices a week ago
On the College Campus of the Future, Parking May Be a Relic
As they wrestle with parking woes, universities are beginning to consider where transportation is headed, like ride-hailing, car-sharing and driverless vehicles.
Omanâs petroleum and other liquids production reached record levels in 2016
(Tue, 05 Sep 2017) Oman set a new record with annual total oil production in 2016 exceeding 1 million barrels per day (b/d). Omanâs petroleum and other liquids production ranks seventh among the Middle Eastern countries. Oman is the largest oil producer in the Middle East that is not a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).