It’s impossible to know for certain what will happen next in the international markets for propane, butane and ethane — there are too many variables and vagaries. What is very doable, though, is to gain a better understanding of the broader market forces at play. For example, the U.S. now has a few years under its belt as a major propane exporter, so it’s feasible to assess trends in where that propane is going — or no longer going — and to examine how propane exports to various parts of the world are impacted by everything from a high-stakes trade war to governmental efforts to encourage the use of cleaner cooking fuel. Today, we continue our deep-dive into propane, butane and ethane exports with a look at where propane exports from the U.S. East, West and Gulf coasts are heading, and why.
NGL Voyager offers subscribers a comprehensive market analysis of natural gas liquids exports which are driven by fundamentals, and combined with the latest industry buzz. The report examines U.S. export trends for propane, butane and ethane, and includes port of origin, destination and volume.
Thanks to the Shale Revolution and the resulting rise in crude oil, natural gas and NGL production, U.S. exports of propane took off in the 2010s, rising from less than 100 Mb/d 10 years ago to just shy of 1 MMb/d in the first few months of 2019, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and RBN’s NGL Voyager report (see Figure 1). Further gains in propane exports are likely into the 2020s as U.S. NGL output continues to rise and domestic demand for propane remains close to flat on an annual basis. But as we said in Part 1 of this blog series, the rise in U.S. NGL export volumes hasn’t been smooth or steady on a monthly basis. There have been many ups and downs along the way, many of them tied to the long list of factors that can affect how much propane (and butane and ethane) is loaded onto ships each week (including pipeline problems or fog-shrouded Gulf Coast export terminals) and where NGL-laden ships set sail for (including how purity-product prices in the U.S. compare with those in key destination markets such as Asia and Europe).
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About the song
"Unpredictable" was written by Derrick Baker, Christopher Bridges, Harold Lilly, Jim Jonsin, and James Scheffer. It appears as the first song on Jamie Foxx's second studio album of the same name. The song, which also features rapper Ludacris, was released as the second single from the album in October 2005. It went to #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles charts and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It was Foxx's first US top-ten single. Personnel on the record were: Jamie Foxx (lead, backing vocals), Ludacris (rapping), Warryn Campbell (instrumentation programming), Babyface (guitar, percussion), and Charlie Bereal (guitar).
The album, Unpredictable, was recorded during 2005 at Circle House Studios, The Hit Factory, Larrabee Sound, Mix Star Studios, Ocean Way Recording, Stankonia, Tree Sound, Larrabee North, Phase Four in Los Angeles, and Criteria in Miami. It was produced by Charlie Bereal, Bigg D, Warryn Campbell, Ron Feemster, Sean Garrett, Ron Huggar, Daron Jones, Jim Jonsin, Mateo Laboriel, Harold Lilly, No I.D., Polow da Don Miykal Snoddy, Tank, and Timberland. Released in December 2005, it went to #1 on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and has been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. Four singles were released from the LP.
Jamie Foxx (Eric Marlon Bishop) is an American actor, singer, and comedian. He has released five studio albums and 19 singles. He has starred in many motion pictures, television shows, and comedy specials. He has won an Academy Award (Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray), an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Grammy Awards, four NAACP Image Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. After recovering from a stroke in 2023, Foxx continues to act and do stand-up comedy. He starred in the 2025 action thriller, Tin Soldier, and has directed and stars in the sports comedy drama, All-Star Weekend, due for release at the end of 2025.
