With Savings to Burn, Russia Turns (Again) to a State-Led Spending Plan
A new five-year policy offers $100 billion for infrastructure to stimulate growth — a shift from a focus on consumer spending.
Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices
(Wed, 06 Feb 2019) U.S. exports of ethane have increased from nearly nothing in 2013 to an average of 260,000 barrels per day (b/d) through the first 10 months of 2018, accounting for about one-sixth of U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids exports. Ethane is a key feedstock for petrochemical manufacturing. The United States became the worldâs top exporter of ethane in 2015, surpassing Norway, the only other country to ship ethane internationally. In 2014 and 2015, all U.S. ethane shipments went to Canada, but in 2018 the United States sent ethane to 10 countries.
The United States expands its role as worldâs leading ethane exporter
(Tue, 05 Feb 2019) U.S. exports of ethane have increased from nearly nothing in 2013 to an average of 260,000 barrels per day (b/d) through the first 10 months of 2018, accounting for about one-sixth of U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids exports. Ethane is a key feedstock for petrochemical manufacturing. The United States became the worldâs top exporter of ethane in 2015, surpassing Norway, the only other country to ship ethane internationally. In 2014 and 2015, all U.S. ethane shipments went to Canada, but in 2018 the United States sent ethane to 10 countries.
Before Trump’s State of the Union, a Look at How Last Year’s Promises Fared
President Trump vowed in last year’s speech to pass an immigration overhaul, bring down drug prices and revamp the United States’ infrastructure. How much progress has he made?
Congress retains most energy programs in 2018 Farm Bill through fiscal year 2023
(Fri, 01 Feb 2019) On December 20, 2018, the <em>Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018</em> (2018 Farm Bill) was signed into law, continuing federal support to a number of renewable electricity and bioenergy-related programs. Authorizations in the 2018 Farm Bill cover fiscal years (FY) 2019 through 2023, during which time energy programs will receive $375 million in mandatory funding, with up to an additional $860 million in discretionary funding.
President Signs Order to Help U.S. Manufacturers and ‘Trump People’
The order is meant to be a shot in the arm for “blue-collar Trump people,” one official said, even as they face shaky economic prospects from disputes such as a trade war with China.
Record cold temperatures in the Upper Midwest increase U.S. natural gas heating demand
(Thu, 31 Jan 2019) A major winter storm brought extreme cold temperatures to the Midwest region of the United States beginning on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. These extreme cold temperatures are expected to persist through Friday, February 1, 2019. Some parts of the Midwest reported their lowest recorded daily temperatures.
U.S. NGPL production continues to grow, driven by production in East and Southwest regions
(Thu, 31 Jan 2019) In EIAâs <em>Annual Energy Outlook 2019</em> (AEO2019) Reference case, natural gas plant liquids (NGPL) production grows by 32% between 2018 and 2050 to 5.8 million barrels per day (b/d). Most of the increase in production is in the East, specifically the Appalachian Basin, and the Southwest, specifically the Permian Basin. Given projected crude oil and natural gas prices, producers are expected to focus on liquids-rich plays, and NGPL-to-gas ratios are highest in these areas.
How Democrats Will Govern (Now That Government Is Open)
We look at the ways that Democrats plan to leverage their new House majority to define their message for 2020.
Five Arrested After Brazil Dam Collapse That Killed Dozens
Those arrested were directly involved in and responsible for the mining enterprise and its licensing, as well as in recent testing that found the dam to be stable.