Fallout from the Ukraine-Russia war and concerns over power supply in Europe and Asia support demand for seaborne coal.
Fossil fuels – petroleum, natural
gas and coal – accounted for
79% of the 97 quadrillion British
thermal units (quads) of primary
energy consumption in the
United States during 2021.
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Delaware & Hudson Canal, used primarily to supply coal to New York and New England.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants CSX to pay $121,200 total for workplace incidents that might have contributed to the December 2021 blast at the Curtis Bay Coal Terminal.
Average change in the price of selected raw materials
Tampa Electric says rail service issues are why the power company isn’t receiving enough coal from CSX, according to a filing to federal regulators. But CSX says the problem lies with reduced production at the coal mine.
The letter sent by the National Grain and Feed Association to regulators about subpar rail service is finding support among other rail industry stakeholders.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation. No injuries occurred as a result of the incident, CSX said.
U.S. utilities are facing record low coal stockpiles, and network congestion on the rails is only adding to the stress.
Strong economic growth and growing populations will drive increases in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption through 2050
