US methanol bearish ahead of H2 capacity expansion in Texas
The expected startup of new US methanol capacity during the second half of the year is prompting a bearish outlook for some market participants heading into the third quarter.
U.S. coal exports have increased over the past six months
(Tue, 18 Jul 2017) Coal exports for the first quarter of 2017 were 58% higher than in the same quarter last year, with steam coal exports increasing by 6 million short tons (MMst) and metallurgical coal exports increasing by 2 MMst. Most of these exports were shipped from Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports.
Assumptions to AEO2017
(Tue, 18 Jul 2017) This report presents the major assumptions of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) used to generate the projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 2017, including general features of the model structure, assumptions concerning energy markets, and the key input data and parameters that are the most significant in formulating the model results.
Where Else Does the U.S. Have an Infrastructure Problem? Antarctica
The United States has had the most ambitious research program in Antarctica for 50 years. But our reporters journeyed there and found the infrastructure is aging and deteriorating, and the new price tags are high.
The Benefits of Private Financing for Public Works
Critics derided President Trump’s proposal for infrastructure repairs because it relies heavily on private funds. But such partnerships work.
US crude exports are the gift that keeps on giving: Fuel for Thought
Favorable price differentials are leading to growing US crude exports from the Gulf Coast, which in turn is helping to fuel an infrastructure buildout.
Rising US rig counts slow as oil prices remain below $50/b
There are many contributing factors that are causing US oil prices to remain suppressed.
Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.38 per gallon this summer
(Mon, 17 Jul 2017) In the latest <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> (STEO), EIA forecasts that the U.S. retail price for regular gasoline will average $2.38 per gallon (gal) this summer (April through September). If realized, it would be the second-lowest summer average gasoline price since 2005.
The western U.S. sub-hourly wholesale electricity market is expanding
(Fri, 14 Jul 2017) Seven electricity providers in the western portion of the United States and Canada have plans to join the California Independent System Operatorâs (CAISO) western energy imbalance market (EIM) over the next several years. The EIM allows for more frequent dispatch of electricity-generating resources in the region.
Could the Rockaways Survive Another Sandy?
Residents are bracing for the worst, wondering whether measures taken so far are enough to keep devastation of the Queens community at bay.