Building blockchains in energy markets
The idea of using blockchain technology to ease trading in the energy and commodities markets is cropping up more and more.
A mixed May bag in commodities: Of Presidents and Prices
The commodities price watch during Trump’s term continues. Here are the price averages for some key commodity benchmarks since he became president.
United States remains the worldâs top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons
(Wed, 07 Jun 2017) The United States remained the world's top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2016 for the fifth straight year despite production declines for both petroleum and natural gas relative to their 2015 levels.
When Companies Lead on Infrastructure, Taxpayers Often Bear the Costs
The Trump administration is talking up the promise of private investment in public infrastructure. Experts question the long-term benefits.
How Did the Subway Get So Bad? Look to the C Train
The story of the old train cars — far past their prime at 53 — exemplifies the political and financial obstacles that have the system on the verge of collapse.
As U.S. airlines carry more passengers, jet fuel use remains well below its previous peak
(Tue, 06 Jun 2017) The amount of jet fuel consumed by U.S. airlines increased in both 2015 and 2016, although jet fuel use in 2016 remained 11% lower than its level a decade ago. Jet fuel use was lower despite the fact that the number of passengers traveling on U.S. carriers in 2016 was 7% higher than in 2007.
Trump Backs Air Traffic Control Privatization
The president seized on a decades-old idea as proof that he was delivering on an ambitious infrastructure rebuilding plan, which is still months away.
NERCâs Summer Reliability Assessment highlights seasonal electricity reliability issues
(Mon, 05 Jun 2017) The North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC) recent <em>2017 Summer Reliability Assessment</em> finds that there are enough resources to meet this summer's projected peak electricity demand in all areas of the country.
Trump Plans to Shift Infrastructure Funding to Cities, States and Business
The move would be part of an effort to fulfill a campaign promise to lead $1 trillion in projects to rebuild roads, bridges, railways and waterways.
As coal shipments decline, rail remains dominant mode of coal transport to power sector
(Fri, 02 Jun 2017) The U.S. electric power sector consumed 677 million short tons of coal in 2016, the lowest amount since 1984. Electric power sector coal consumption accounted for more than 93% of all coal consumed in the United States, and more than two-thirds of this coal was shipped either completely or in part by rail.