Lower CO2 Emissions Cap May Mean Higher Allowance Prices for Fossil-Fueled Plants in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic States
SUGAR LAND--October 18, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Fossil-fueled power plants in a nine-state U.S. region may be paying more for carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances, following adoption of a proposal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Incorporated (RGGI) (New York, New York) that would reduce by 30% the emissions available for auction between 2020 and 2030.

Within this article: Details on how the RGGI is finding ways to save on emissions and spending.
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Eastern Canada Hosts $42.5 Billion in Projects Under Construction, Led by Power, Transportation
SUGAR LAND--October 19, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Canada's economy has slowed slightly from its rapid pace earlier in the year, but its outlook remains generally positive, save some concerns about the possible renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to Canadian Business. Industrial Info is tracking $42.5 billion worth of projects under construction in Eastern Canada, roughly 85% of which can be found in the Industrial Manufacturing, Power Generation and Oil & Gas Production industries.

Within this article: Within this article: Details on some of the highest-valued projects under construction in Eastern Canada, including those from major companies such as TransCanada Corporation (NYSE:TRP), Ontario Power Generation Incorporated, Nalcor Energy, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) and Statoil ASA (NYSE:STO).
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U.S. Food and Beverage Fourth-Quarter Construction Starts Top $4 Billion
SUGAR LAND--October 18, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The U.S. Food and Beverage Industry is riding into the fourth quarter with a healthy round of spending plans that are scheduled to start construction during the last three months of this year.


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Jacobs Joins Scottish Nuclear Clean-up Project
GALWAY, IRELAND--October 19, 2017--Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland)--Jacobs Engineering Group Incorporated (NYSE:JEC) (Pasadena, California) has secured a decommissioning contract at Scotland's first operational nuclear reactor at Dounreay.

Within this article: Details contract scope, ongoing decommissioning at Dounreay, site history
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Daily News Energy Headlines from October 18, 2017
We have handpicked and summarized a selection of energy-related news stories that we think will interest clients of Industrial Info and IIR Energy.

Companies featured: Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), Dominion Energy Incorporated (NSYE:D)
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ExxonMobil Opens Polyethylene Line, Plans for New Complex in Texas
SUGAR LAND--October 18, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--ExxonMobil Chemical Company, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) (Irving, Texas), is now producing high-performance polyethylene on the first of two new lines at its plastics plant in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The company also is making strides in its partnership with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) to build one of the world's largest ethane steam-cracker plants near Corpus Christi, Texas. Industrial Info is tracking both projects, the latter of which is valued at roughly $10 billion.

Within this article: Details on ExxonMobil's projects in Mont Belvieu and Portland, Texas, both of which are part of a large series of investment in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.
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U.S. Coal Production Expected to Rise 8% in 2017
SUGAR LAND--October 18, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Driven largely by exports, U.S. coal production is expected to increase by 8% in 2017 from 2016, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). However, U.S. coal production averaged 192 million short tons per quarter in the first half of 2017, a slight decrease from the second half of 2016, but still above levels reached in the first half of 2016. Industrial Info is tracking more than $2.7 billion in active U.S. coal-related mining projects.

Within this article: EIA coal production report.
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Celanese Loses Profits on Harvey, Makes Advances on Texas Plant Expansion
SUGAR LAND--October 18, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) (Irving, Texas) reported third-quarter 2017 net earnings of $246 million, compared with $252 million in third-quarter 2016. The company lost profits due the impact of Hurricane Harvey on its Houston-area plants. Industrial Info is tracking more than $1 billion in active Celanese projects.

Within this article: Details of Celanese capital and maintenance projects
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EDF Repairing Pipes at 20 Nuclear Reactors
GALWAY, IRELAND--October 18, 2017--Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland)--French energy major Électricité de France SA (EPA:EDF) (Paris, France) has announced that repairs will have to be carried out on pumping station pipes at 20 nuclear reactors in France as they may not be capable of withstanding earthquakes.

Within this article: Details planned safety works at 20 reactors in France, impact on power supply, related projects
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Daily News Energy Headlines from October 17, 2017
We have handpicked and summarized a selection of energy-related news stories that we think will interest clients of Industrial Info and IIR Energy.

Companies featured: Enbridge Incorporated (NYSE:ENB), BP plc (NYSE:BP)
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