RBN’s Daily Energy Blog and Insights sharpen your energy IQ through fundamentals-based analysis that makes sense of North America’s energy market dynamics.
- Analyst Insight
U.S. Crude Production Hits All-Time High of 13.4 MMb/d after 100 Mb/d increas to Lower-48 supplies.
- Analyst Insight
Propane Build Dashes Expectations, Is Steady After Setting Record
Propane Inventory Build Dashes Expectations
- Analyst Insight
Gulf Coast Re-Exports of Canadian Heavy Oil Rebound in June
Re-exports of Canadian heavy oil from the U.S. Gulf Coast rebounded in June, but remain below the level of one year ago, possibly reflecting impacts of the Trans Mountain Pipeline picking up business for the direct export of crude oil to Asian markets.
- Analyst Insight
South Texas LNG Facilities Suffer Setback at DC Circuit
Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG Suffer Setback at DC Circuit.


- Blog
Are You Ready for a Dogfight - Gulf Coast Export Terminals Vie for NGL and Crude Oil Market Share
Over the past decade, the only significant growth market for U.S. crude oil and NGLs has been exports, with over 90% departing from the Gulf Coast. Exports via Gulf of Mexico ports have surged from about 1 MMb/d in 2016 to over 6 MMb/d last year. Great news for PADD 3 export facilities, right?
- Analyst Insight
Enbridge To Add 150 Mb/d of New Capacity on Mainline in 2026-2027
Enbridge to add more capacity for Mainline, project set for completion 2026-2027
- Analyst Insight
DOE Seeks 3.5 MMBbl of Crude for SPR Refill, Starts Restocking Bryan Mound
DOE Launches New SPR Purchase Tenders, Begins Refilling Bryan Mound SPR Site After Upgrades
- Analyst Insight
Crude Oil Exports Drop Following Two-Week Post-Beryl Rebound
Crude oil loadings across the U.S. Gulf Coast dropped following two consecutive weeks of recovery after Hurricane Beryl. Last week, exports totaled 3.8 MMb/d, down 1.1 MMb/d compared to the previous week and 0.2 MMb/d below the year-to-date average.


- Blog
The Ties That Bind - Crane Emerges as Pivotal Hub in the Permian's Evolving Oil Connectivity
Crane, TX, entered the 20th century with a population of only 51 people but a staggering 21,400 cattle and sheep, reflecting its ranching roots.
- Analyst Insight
Alberta Sets New Crude Oil Production Record for June; Year-on-Year Growth Powers Ahead
Alberta's crude oil production set a record for the month of June driven by more growth in bitumen and synthetic crude oil.