U.S. Petroleum Coke Production

Most U.S.-Produced Petcoke Exported, Remains Steady Over Last Decade: EIA

U.S. petroleum coke, or petcoke, production on an annual basis remained relatively flat over the last decade (2014-2023) and averaged 46 million tons, according to an Nov. 14 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The majority of the petroleum coke produced in the U.S. is exported. During 2023, the U.S. exported around 41…

New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

Texas Commission Approves Oncor’s Electric System Resiliency Plan

The Texas Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 14 approved a system resiliency plan submitted by electric utility Oncor. This marks the first plan filed with the commission by an electric utility to bolster the resiliency of electricity systems and facilities against threats including natural disasters and cyber attacks. The plan includes several measures to protect…...

U.S. Agriculture Department Announces $100 Million to Expand Biofuel Availability

U.S. Energy Department Announces Over $20 Million to Develop Feedstocks for Biofuels

The U.S. Energy Department on Nov. 14 announced funding of over $20 million for university and industry projects to develop algae and seaweed feedstocks for low-carbon biofuels. The funding is a partnership between the Bioenergy Technologies Office and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to support 10 projects across seven states focused on…...

Utility Power Shutoffs

California Grid Operator Revises 2021-2022 Transmission Plan Due to Increased Demand

The California Independent System Operator Corporation Board of Governors have approved modifications to two transmission projects in San Jose due to significant increases in load forecasts driven by data center growth. The grid operator recommended changes to the scope of the Newark – Northern Receiving Station (NRS) line and Metcalf – San Jose B projects…...