North America’s liquefied natural gas export capacity is expected to increase to 24.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2027, according to a Nov. 13 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Currently, North American LNG export capacity stands at 11.4 Bcf/d. The increase in LNG export capacity can be attributed to Canada…
Strategic actions to optimize the distribution grid are imperative to meet the demands of the evolving power sector. Changing policies, climate action, and customer preferences have led to…Read the full report …...
Strategic actions to optimize the distribution grid are imperative to meet the demands of the evolving power sector. Changing policies, climate action, and customer preferences have led to the growth in distributed energy resources and demand-side opportunities, prompting regulators and utilities to explore robust grid planning approaches that accommodate the growth and meet increased demand from electrification.
The Florida Public Service Commission on Nov. 9 authorized continued funding for natural gas pipeline replacement programs, in order to enhance the safety of the state’s energy infrastructure. Programs that will receive funding in 2024 include: Florida Public Utilities Company’s Gas Utility Access and Replacement Directive, or GUARD, program Peoples Gas System’s Cast Iron/Bare Steel…...
U.S. coal exports to Europe increased by 22 percent to 33.1 million short tons (MMst) between August 2022 and July 2023, compared to the same period before the implementation of EU sanctions on coal from Russia (August 2021 – July 2022), according to a Nov. 2 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In…...
Even as the offshore wind industry is seeking to scale up, economic challenges cast shadow on future development. Inflation and supply chain disruptions have resulted in some major developers seeking to exit or revise their power purchase contracts. A recent announcement to cancel…Read the full report …...
Even as the offshore wind industry is seeking to scale up, economic challenges cast shadow on future development. Inflation and supply chain disruptions have resulted in some major developers seeking to exit or revise their power purchase contracts. A recent announcement to cancel two large projects off New Jersey has dealt a setback to the industry, reflecting the deepening financial challenges of the sector.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service on Nov. 3 issued a proposed rule that would enable the agency to consider carbon capture and sequestration projects on national forests and grasslands. This move aims to align the regulatory structure with the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management and meet President Biden’s ambitious goal…...
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Nov. 2 announced that it is postponing Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 261, which was originally planned for Sept. 27 and then rescheduled for Nov. 8 in response to court orders. Last month, the bureau announced that Lease Sale 261 will be held on Nov. 8 pursuant a…...
Gasoline production has become less profitable due to low demand and the shift to winter-grade gasoline, according to a Nov. 1 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. As a result, the difference between gasoline blendstock and crude oil prices dropped to multiyear lows in October 2023. The difference in price between a wholesale petroleum…...