Energy Update
(Mon, 06 Jun 2016) Many factors influence the economic competitiveness of electricity generation technologies; however, two fundamental factors are the cost of constructing generators and the cost of operating them. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently began collecting construction costs for new electric generators at utility-scale power plants. The publication released today covers generators installed in 2013 and includes average costs by technology type or region.
(Mon, 06 Jun 2016) Average construction costs on a dollars-per-kilowatt ($/kW) basis by energy source, prime mover, and Census region. Generator capacity, number of generators, and number of plants. Costs for certain technology types and energy sources by prime mover and other design attributes.
(Mon, 06 Jun 2016) The growth in total U.S. dry natural gas production projected in the Annual Energy Outlook 2016 (AEO2016) Reference case results mostly from increased development of shale gas and tight oil plays.
MANILA, June 6 (Reuters) - Around two dozen Philippine
metallic mines have repeatedly breached environmental rules and
been identified in a list to be submitted to President-elect
Rodrigo Duterte, the industry regulator said on Monday.
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - More than a million Japanese
retail electricity customers have switched suppliers, nine weeks
into a major power industry shake-up aimed at boosting choice
and energy security, figures from the national grid monitor
showed.
MELBOURNE, June 6 (Reuters) - Australian contractor UGL Ltd
warned on Monday it may have to book a provision of up
to A$200 million ($146 million) for losses on its work for the
Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, knocking its shares
down 35 percent.
SYDNEY, June 6 (Reuters) - A weekend of wild weather in
Australia disrupted everything from the internet to shipping and
banking, while pummeling coastal towns and exposing insurance
companies to hefty payouts.
SINGAPORE, June 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up in early
trading on Monday as a plunge in the U.S.-dollar was seen
spurring fuel demand, although traders said plentiful supplies
capped increases.
UPDATE 1-Nigeria's Buhari to take 10-day holiday and see London doctor over ear infection -statement
ABUJA, June 5 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Muhammadu
Buhari is to take a 10-day holiday during which he will travel
to London and see a doctor regarding a persistent ear infection,
his spokesman said on Sunday.
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