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EIA: US LNG exports will fall 6% from 1H 2022 to 2H 2022 following Freeport outage

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to average 10.5 That amount is a 14% decrease in US LNG exports from EIA’s June forecast. With less LNG being exported in the second half of the year, more natural gas is likely to stay in the domestic market.

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CEC determines Diablo Canyon needed to support grid reliability

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a staff analysis recommending the state pursue extending operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) through 2030 to ensure electricity reliability. The determination is based on data showing California risks energy supply shortfalls during extreme weather events.

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IBM introduces new wind and solar forecasting system for utilities; big data analytics and weather modeling to predict output

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The solution combines weather prediction and big data analytics to forecast accurately the availability of wind power and solar energy. By utilizing local weather forecasts, HyRef can predict the performance of each individual wind turbine and estimate the amount of generated renewable energy.

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IEA: global electricity demand growing faster than renewables, driving strong increase in generation from coal

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Renewables are expanding quickly but not enough to satisfy a strong rebound in global electricity demand this year, resulting in a sharp rise in the use of coal power that risks pushing carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector to record levels next year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

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Argonne study finds rare earth supply disruptions can have long-range impacts

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They include neodymium, praseodymium and dysprosium, which are components of energy-efficient permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicles, among other products; and gadolinium—the contrast agent taken before an MRI. Causes of supply disruptions. —Riddle et al.

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ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015

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Registration of model year 2016 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in New Jersey was up 79% over 2015, according to a recent analysis by ChargEVC , a diverse coalition of organizations and companies that support growth of the electric vehicle market. Interest in these cars is growing.

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San Diego region blackout and Cal ISO Outlook chart

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million customers of San Diego Gas and Electric, plus some consumers in Arizona and Mexico. On Thursday afternoon, the San Diego, California region lost both major grid connections, resulting in loss of power for some 1.4 Click to enlarge.

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