Rising USGC sour prices prompt more imports: In the LOOP
US crude imports into the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port appear to be on an upswing in May alongside the recent increase in regional sour crude prices.
Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
(Tue, 15 May 2018) The timing and magnitude of adding wind- and solar-powered electricity generators to the U.S. grid are sensitive to federal policies, especially federal tax credits that are currently scheduled to expire or diminish by 2022. In addition to the Reference case of EIAâs latest <em>Annual Energy Outlook 2018</em> (AEO2018), which reflects current laws and regulations, three side cases show the potential effects of extending or eliminating certain tax credits.
Secretary Perdue Appoints New Members to National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 18 new members and 12 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).
Most of Americaâs propane exports go to countries in Asia
(Mon, 14 May 2018) In 2017, the United States exported 905,000 barrels per day (b/d) of propane, with the largest volumes going to supply petrochemical feedstock demand in Asian countries. Four of the top five countries receiving U.S. propane exports are in Asia—Japan, China, South Korea, and Singapore.
Alternative Policies in Power Generation and Energy Demand Markets
(Mon, 14 May 2018) EIA analyses sensitivities around policies affecting the U.S. energy system using alternative scenarios to the <em>Annual Energy Outlook 2018</em> (AEO2018) Reference case in the areas of renewable electric generation and end-use efficiency. This article presents results from two sets of alternative policy scenarios. The first set of cases looks at renewable tax credits and examines the impacts of tariffs on imported solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules.
Without Nuclear Deal, U.S. Expects Resurgence in Iranian Cyberattacks
Iranian hackers, computer security experts say, had been deterred by the nuclear deal, but could now be inspired to make more retaliatory assaults.
USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Eliminate a Redundant Hog Carcass Cleaning Regulation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a proposal to amend the federal meat inspection regulations to repeal a redundant regulatory requirement for hog slaughter establishments.
Secretary Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Carmen Rottenberg and Paul Kiecker to key leadership positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Rottenberg has been named the Administrator of FSIS and Kiecker the Deputy Administrator.
Diversification pays dividends for South Korean thermal coal buyers
By taking an inventive approach to purchasing and shipping imported thermal coal, South Korean buyers have been able to keep in check the marketing muscle of traditional suppliers and save money on power station fuel costs.
Countries in and around the Middle East are adding coal-fired power plants
(Fri, 11 May 2018) Planned coal-fired capacity additions from a number of countries in and around the Middle East will add 41 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity over the next decade, based on announced projects and projects currently in the permitting process. Another 3 GW of coal-fired capacity is currently under construction in these countries.