Old Tappan Zee Bridge Gets New Life as Artificial Reef
Recycled bridge parts will go to a New York State artificial reef program to increase marine life and support recreation and economic development on Long Island.
U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017
(Fri, 27 Apr 2018) The United States exported nearly 1.4 billion gallons of fuel ethanol in 2017, surpassing the previous record of 1.2 billion gallons set in 2011. U.S. imports of ethanol in 2017 increased compared with 2016 but remained relatively small at 77 million gallons, resulting in the United States being a net exporter of ethanol for the eighth consecutive year.
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
(Thu, 26 Apr 2018) Federal subsidies for renewable energy—including biofuels for transportation use and renewable generation of electricity—dropped to $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2016, a 56% decline from FY 2013. Renewable subsidies in FY 2010 and FY 2013 were approximately $15 billion, more than double FY 2016 levels, as support from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) lessened.
Federal financial interventions and subsidies in U.S. energy markets declined since 2013
(Wed, 25 Apr 2018) EIA has updated its report on federal financial interventions and subsidies in energy markets, covering the 2016 U.S. government fiscal year (FY). Subsidies for many energy categories have declined since FY 2013, when spending related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was at or near its highest levels.
First exported VLCC from LOOP arrives in China: In the LOOP
The first VLCC to directly load a cargo at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port arrived at the port of Huizhou, China, on Sunday.
Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow
(Tue, 24 Apr 2018) In the United Kingdom, electricity produced from coal declined from 42% of total electricity generation in 2012 to 7% in 2017. According to U.K. National Grid data, on April 21, 2017, the country went 24 hours without any electricity generated from coal for the first time since the 1880s. In January 2018, the U.K. government laid out an implementation plan to shut down all coal-fired electricity generation plants by 2025 that do not have carbon capture and storage technology.
Direct Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy in Fiscal Year 2016
(Tue, 24 Apr 2018) An update is available to a series of EIA reports on federal direct financial interventions and subsidies into energy markets. Using FY 2016 data sources, EIA assigns within-scope U.S. tax and direct expenditures to a set of discrete energy system categories. Most current federal subsidies support developing renewable energy supplies (primarily biofuels, wind, and solar) and reducing energy consumption through energy efficiency.
Electricity Monthly Update
(Tue, 24 Apr 2018) This monthâs <em> Electric Monthly Update</em> contains data for February 2018 and a guide to plant-level cooling water and air emissions data that is now available on a new beta version of EIAâs Electricity Data Browser.
Exit the Dragon? New steel tariff could divert Chinese steel back to Asia
With new steel tariffs imposed by the US, Chinese and ASEAN steel is becoming more expensive in the US. While China contributes only 2% of finished steel entering the US, Chinese items made from steel and aluminium - along with countless "transiting metals" - are likely to take a far greater share.
Pennsylvaniaâs natural gas production continues to increase
(Mon, 23 Apr 2018) Pennsylvaniaâs marketed natural gas production averaged a record 15 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2017, 3% higher than the 2016 level. This production is largely from shale plays in the Appalachian Basin. Pennsylvania accounted for 19% of total U.S. marketed natural gas production in 2017 and produced more natural gas than any other state except Texas.