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Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry

AJOT | December 11, 2018 | Energy

Annual U.S. electric power industry emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) have declined by 88% and 76%, respectively, between their peaks in 1997 and 2017. During this period, coal-fired generation was responsible for 90% of SO2 emissions and 76% of NOx emissions from the U.S. electric power industry.

ABB to power Europe’s largest electric car battery factory in Poland

AJOT | December 11, 2018 | Energy | Alternative

Substation and key technologies to ensure reliable power supply for manufacture of electric car batteries and support sustainable transportation

Alfa Laval GCU preferred choice for LNG new builds as sales exceed 100 units

AJOT | December 11, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

U.S. liquefied natural gas export capacity to more than double by the end of 2019

AJOT | December 10, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

EIA projects that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity will reach 8.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by the end of 2019, making it the third largest in the world behind Australia and Qatar. Currently, U.S. LNG export capacity stands at 3.6 Bcf/d, and it is expected to end the year at 4.9 Bcf/d as two new liquefaction units (called trains) become operational.

November U.S. natural gas prices increased beyond previous market expectations

AJOT | December 07, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

On November 23, the natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub in Louisiana was $4.70 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), the highest price since a temporary spike in January 2018, and before that, the highest price since June 2014.

China Ramps Up Solar Exports After Reforms Hit Home Market

Bloomberg | December 06, 2018 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years

AJOT | December 04, 2018 | Energy

EIA expects total U.S. coal consumption in 2018 to fall to 691 million short tons (MMst), a 4% decline from 2017 and the lowest level since 1979. U.S. coal consumption has been falling since its peak in 2007, and EIA forecasts that 2018 coal consumption will be 437 MMst (44%) lower than 2007 levels, mainly driven by declines in coal use in the electric power sector.

Pipeline constraints, refinery maintenance push Western Canadian crude oil prices lower

AJOT | December 03, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Planned maintenance at several large refineries in the Midwest has decreased the volume of crude oil processed in the region, which has resulted in lower prices of Western Canadian Select (WCS), a crude oil typically processed in the Midwest.

EPA announces biodiesel and advanced biofuels volumes

AJOT | November 30, 2018 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

Germany’s Last Coal Miners Get Shafted

Bloomberg | November 30, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

The bitter reality for German coal country is supplies will come from Russia and the U.S. for decades to come.

NORDEN adds 2 more MR tankers to its fleet

AJOT | November 27, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

New Offshore Wind Base at Harwich International

Hutchison Ports Harwich International has hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction of the £10 million state-of-the-art operations & maintenance (O&M) base for Galloper Offshore Wind Farm.