LOOP Sour becomes lighter, sweeter for November: In the LOOP
The US crude blend LOOP Sour was lighter and sweeter in November, even as the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port saw increased imports of Iraqi Basrah Light and Kuwaiti crude oil.
US oil pipelines might rethink affiliate discounts: Fuel for Thought
US oil pipeline companies were calling their lawyers in Washington last week after regulators said a practice that has apparently become commonplace in the industry violates federal law.
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
(Tue, 05 Dec 2017) Coalâs share of total electricity generation in the South declined over the past decade, from 50% in 2006 to 29% in 2016. As the use of coal has declined, the use of natural gas has increased. In 2016, southern states used natural gas for 42% of their electricity generation, a bigger share than the U.S. average of 34%.
How a Massive Public Works Project Saved a Parched New York
One of the city’s great public works projects, the Croton Aqueduct, was completed 175 years ago. It might not have existed if not for a feud between founding fathers.
Appalachia region drives growth in U.S. natural gas production since 2012
(Mon, 04 Dec 2017) Shale gas production in the Appalachia region has increased rapidly since 2012, driving an overall increase in U.S. natural gas production. According to EIAâs <em>Drilling Productivity Report</em>, natural gas production in the Appalachia regionânamely the Marcellus and Utica shale playsâhas increased by more than 14 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) since 2012.
Politics in the Subways: Great When It Works, a Mess When It Doesn’t
The release of a new report suggesting breaking up the M.T.A. is a reminder that politics has not always been the cause of subway woes. In fact, it has occasionally helped.
Drone Maker D.J.I. May Be Sending Data to China, U.S. Officials Say
A memo from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau says the firm’s commercial products may be sending sensitive information about U.S. infrastructure back to China, raising security concerns.
Rebuild New York Subways Under New Leadership, Report Urges
An influential urban research group is calling for creating a state-controlled corporation with one mission: overhauling the aging subway system.
Residential heating oil and propane prices are expected to be higher than last winter
(Thu, 30 Nov 2017) Residential heating oil and propane prices entered the winter heating season higher than last winterâs prices, and EIAâs <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> (STEO) forecasts those prices will remain higher through March.
Wind turbine heights and capacities have increased over the past decade
(Wed, 29 Nov 2017) Wind turbines in the United States have grown in both average height and capacity over the past decade, according to data on utility-scale electricity generators collected by EIA. Wind turbine capacity is based largely on the length of the blades and taller turbines are able to not only have longer blades, but also take advantage of better wind resources that are available at greater heights.