Tag: Jet Fuel
US federal government energy costs at lowest point since fiscal year 2004
Energy costs for petroleum fuels such as jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel decreased 40% According to the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), the total real energy cost for the U.S. federal government to operate its facilities, vehicles, and equipment in fiscal year (FY) 2016 fell to $16.1 billion, the lowest level since FY 2004, according to the U.S. Energy […]
US airlines carry more passengers, but use less jet fuel
Fuel economy of US carriers up 27 per cent over 2007 The amount of jet fuel consumed by U.S. airlines increased in both 2015 and 2016, although jet fuel use in 2016 remained 11 per cent lower than its level a decade ago, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Jet fuel use was lower despite the […]
Lower fuel costs for US airlines reduces expenses, increases profits
Aircraft fuel efficiency varies based on aircraft range, size, and operation economics Lower crude oil prices in recent years have translated to lower fuel costs and overall lower operating expenses for US passenger airlines, according to the US Energy Information Administration. According to the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), US passenger […]
Battelle scientists successfully convert coal to jet fuel
The bio-solvent production and coal liquefaction have been scaled-up successfully to one ton per day COLUMBUS, OH– Battelle scientists and engineers have demonstrated a process that turns coal into jet fuel. The next step is to commercialize the process. In a cost-shared program supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and […]
American petroleum demand rises in Jan. to 19.4 million b/d
Record exports of refined petroleum products averaged 4.6 million b/d, up 0.8% compared to Jan. 2015 With global markets awash in crude oil, American demand rose 0.8 per cent in Jan. from the prior year to 19.4 million b/d, according to the American Petroleum Institute. These were the highest January deliveries in eight years, since 2008, says the […]
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