Behind China’s $1 Trillion Plan to Shake Up the Economic Order
In stark contrast to President Trump’s “America First” mantra, the “One Belt, One Road” plan aims to remake global commerce in China’s image.
Another Day of Subway Delays Snarls Almost a Dozen Lines
During the morning rush there were signal problems in Queens, reports of a sick passenger in the Bronx and a train breakdown in Manhattan.
U.S. nuclear capacity and generation expected to decline as existing generators retire
(Fri, 12 May 2017) Nuclear power currently accounts for about 20% of electricity generation in the United States, playing an important role in electricity markets. EIAâs 2017 <em>Annual Energy Outlook</em> (AEO2017) Reference case assumes that about 25% of the nuclear capacity now operating that does not have announced retirement plans will be removed from service by 2050.
How Australia Bungled Its $36 Billion High-Speed Internet Rollout
Its businesses and consumers burdened with some of the developed world’s slowest speeds, the country is a cautionary tale about big-money ambitions.
Steel Industry, Seeing a New Dawn, Is Cheering for Trump
Stocks are up, and employees at a South Carolina plant are confident in the prospect of infrastructure spending and a tough stand on trade.
Natural gas has displaced coal in the Northeastâs generation mix over the past 10 years
(Thu, 11 May 2017) The generation fuel mix of electricity in the Northeast Census division of the United States shifted dramatically over the past ten years. In the nine Northeast states, natural gas nearly doubled its share of the region's total generation to 41% in 2016, up from 23% in 2006.
Flows of gasoline and diesel into the Midwest fall as demand flattens and production grows
(Wed, 10 May 2017) Over the past 10 years, increased refining activity and relatively flat demand in the MidwestâPetroleum Administration for Defense District 2 (PADD 2)âhave allowed refiners in the region to meet a larger share of regional gasoline and diesel fuel needs.
Analysis and Representation of Miscellaneous Electric Loads in NEMS
(Wed, 10 May 2017) Miscellaneous Electric Loads (MELs) comprise a growing portion of delivered energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings. Miscellaneous end usesâincluding televisions, personal computers, security systems, data center servers, and many other devicesâhave continued to penetrate into building-related market segments. Part of this proliferation of devices and equipment can be attributed to increased service demand for entertainment, computing, and convenience appliances.
Kazakhstan Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 10 May 2017) Kazakhstan is a major oil producer. The countryâs estimated total petroleum and other liquids production was 1.698 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2016. Oil field development in Kazakhstan reached two milestones in 2016. In October 2016, Kashagan field resumed production after years of delays. In July 2016, the Tengizchevroil consortium made a final investment decision on a project to increase liquids production at the Tengiz field by about 260,000 b/d.
Finally, an Entrance Worthy of the Brooklyn Bridge
New York City will spend $22 million to transform a barren concrete corridor into a grand portal for pedestrians and cyclists.