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- Analyst Insight
Venture Global’s summer surge: an arbitration win, Plaquemines near capacity, and CP2 FID.
- Analyst Insight
U.S. Monthly Propane to Crude Ratio - Chart Toppers
U.S. propane-to-crude ratio fell to 44% in August, down from April’s peak of 56%. Despite the slide, it remains 2 percentage points above last year.
- Analyst Insight
Crude Oil Exports Boom, Barrels Break Through 2025 Average
Crude oil exports surged last week, soaring over 4 MMb/d.


- Blog
The Race Is On – The Efforts to Develop More Crude Oil Pipeline Capacity From Alberta to Cushing
A few months ago, Enbridge unveiled its plans to expand its massive Mainline and smaller Express/Platte crude oil pipeline systems into the U.S. Midwest/Great Plains.
- Analyst Insight
Gas Outflows to Mexico High on Strong Permian Production
Natural gas outflows from the Permian Basin to Mexico are back at seasonal highs, boosted by high Mexican demand and high production.
- Analyst Insight
European Gas Hits 15-Month Low
TTF prices hit a record low for the year amid bearish sentiment in the market.


- Blog
Anticipation - For Smaller Midstreamers, Betting on What's Needed Next Is the Key to Success
The build-out of the Permian’s midstream infrastructure over the past 10 years has created extraordinary opportunities for startup companies, most of them backed by private equity.
- Analyst Insight
US Oil and Gas Rig Count Unchanged at 539, Haynesville Climbs to Highest Level in 18 Months
US oil and gas rig count was unchanged at 539 for the week ending August 15 according to Baker Hughes. Rigs were added in the Haynesville (+2) and Eagle Ford (+1), while the Permian (-1) and All Other (-2) both posted weekly declines.
- Analyst Insight
Canadian Drilling – Still Looking for Love
Canadian rig counts continue to go mostly sideways as pricing trends and cautious capital spending hold the reins on drilling activity.
- Analyst Insight
Treasury Tightens Tax Credit Eligibility for Wind, Solar Projects
Wind and solar projects face a narrower path to tax-credit eligibility after the Treasury Department and the IRS issued a notice Friday that removes a “safe harbor” provision that applies to most projects.