Down the Mighty Columbia River, Where a Power Struggle Looms
The Trump administration has proposed selling off portions of a vast system that produces nearly half of the nation’s hydropower electricity.
Californiaâs Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility cleared to resume partial operation
(Fri, 28 Jul 2017) Aliso Canyon, Californiaâs largest underground natural gas storage facility, was cleared on June 19 by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources to increase injections above earlier imposed limits.
US propylene market faces long H2 as new capacity comes online
The US propylene market is looking bearish for the second half of 2017 as a major capacity addition in the US Gulf Coast is expected to further lengthen supply and lead to more exports, which have already been on the rise.
Natural gas-fired electricity generation so far this summer is below last year's level
(Thu, 27 Jul 2017) The amount of natural gas used for electricity generation, also known as power burn, reached its highest daily level so far in 2017 during the past week, exceeding 41 billion cubic feet (Bcf) on July 20, according to data from PointLogic Energy.
Per capita residential electricity sales in the U.S. have fallen since 2010
(Wed, 26 Jul 2017) Following sustained growth through 2010, U.S. residential electricity sales have declined in both absolute and per capita terms. Although changes in the weather are a key driver of year-over-year fluctuations, energy efficiency improvements and economic factors have contributed to the decline in per capita residential electricity sales since 2010.
Swedish Government Scrambles to Contain Damage From Data Breach
Confidential information was exposed because a government contractor was not properly supervised, officials said.
Amid Transit Crisis, Cuomo Plans a Rare Visit to Washington
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to ask the transportation secretary for federal funding to help fix New York City’s deteriorating transit infrastructure.
Rescue Plan to Improve Subways Includes Removing Seats
As part of the nearly $800 million plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has promised to repair outdated signals and overhaul trains.
Lawsuit Challenges Secrecy of White House Advisers on Infrastructure
In a complaint filed Tuesday, a nonprofit group accused the President Trump of a “pattern and practice” of creating secretive advisory groups.
Prelude: a new era for LNG?
Shell has sounded the trumpets and declared Prelude, the world's largest floating LNG vessel, as "a new era for the LNG industry." Ross McCracken blogs.