USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Hurricane Michael
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Michael.
U.S. home heating bills likely to be slightly higher this winter
(Wed, 10 Oct 2018) Most U.S. households can expect higher heating expenditures this winter (October through March) compared with last winter according to EIA's <em>Winter Fuels Outlook</em>. Higher expected winter heating expenditures are mainly the result of higher prices for heating fuels, as temperatures are expected to be similar to last winter in much of the country. More information about EIAâs expectations for winter fuels prices and expenditures is available in the <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> supplement on winter fuels, released at noon today.
The United States continues to increase production of lighter crude oil
(Tue, 09 Oct 2018) As domestic production continues to increase, the average density of crude oil produced in the United States continues to become lighter. The average API gravityâa measure of a crude oilâs density where higher numbers mean lower densityâof U.S. crude oil increased in 2017 and through the first six months of 2018. Crude oil production with an API gravity greater than 40 degrees grew by 310,000 barrels per day (b/d) to more than 4.6 million b/d in 2017.
New Jersey Transit Riders Get Glimpse of How Their Commute Could Get Worse
A derailment briefly closed down train service under the Hudson River, the type of disruption that transit advocates warn could cripple the Northeast if the tunnel closed for extensive repairs.
Cuomo’s $13 Billion Solution to the Mess That Is J.F.K. Airport
Airlines will build two new terminals that will help make Kennedy International “one of the finest airports in the world,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.
Both natural gas supply and demand have increased from year-ago levels
(Thu, 04 Oct 2018) In the first half of 2018, U.S. natural gas supply and demand grew significantly compared to the first half of 2017. According to EIAâs <em>Natural Gas Monthly</>, natural gas consumption and exports averaged 93.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during the first half of 2018, or 12% greater than during the first half of 2017. Total supply of U.S. natural gas, including domestic production, imports, and storage withdrawals, averaged 92.6 Bcf/d during the first half of 2018, a 12% increase from the first half of 2017.
Natural Gas Storage Dashboard—October 4 Commentary
(Thu, 04 Oct 2018) End of September natural gas stocks are at their lowest level for this time of year since 2005
USDA Updates Foodkeeper App to Include New Food Items
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with a larger selection of foods and beverages, and their storage information.
U.S. net natural gas exports in first half of 2018 were more than double the 2017 average
(Mon, 01 Oct 2018) From January through June of 2018, net natural gas exports from the United States averaged 0.87 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), more than double the average daily net exports during all of 2017 (0.34 Bcf/d). The United States, which became a net natural gas exporter on an annual basis in 2017 for the first time in almost 60 years, has continued to export more natural gas than it imports for five of the first six months in 2018.
Columbia River electric generation in 2018 remains normal despite above-normal water flow
(Fri, 28 Sep 2018) During the 2018 water year that ended September 30, 2018, The Dalles Dam in the Pacific Northwest experienced above-normal inflowâwater volume flowing into the damâbut electricity generation from the dam remained relatively normal. The difference between the two is attributed to spilled flow, or water diverted past the dam without generating power. Monthly inflow at The Dalles Dam peaked in May, reaching 63% above normal, but more than half of that volume was spilled, some of which was likely required by a recent court order.