New England’s electric grid delivered a massive blast of greenhouse gas into the region’s air during a recent stretch of cold weather, as power stations switched from natural gas to dirtier but cheaper fuel oil, according to data from the grid's operator.
During the six weeks ended Feb. 7, the region's fleet of power stations burned 1.7 million barrels of fuel oil, accounting for more than 10% of the grid’s electric capacity, according to ISO New England. Fuel oil typically accounts for less than 1% of the region’s power production.
New England's natural gas pipeline capacity is also limited, making it difficult to ramp up deliveries into the region when needed. A series of proposals to expand that capacity to bring in more supply have been rejected in recent years due to public opposition to new pipeline infrastructure. "It is essential that resources re-supply fuel to ensure energy adequacy for the balance of the winter,” the ISO said. More frigid temperatures are forecast for later in February and the ISO is conducting fuel surveys twice a week instead of once a week.
The United States is on track to become the world's biggest exporter of the super-chilled fuel in 2022, passing current leaders Australia and Qatar.
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