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.
Propane Build Dashes Expectations, Is Steady After Setting Record
Gulf Coast Re-Exports of Canadian Heavy Oil Rebound in June
South Texas LNG Facilities Suffer Setback at DC Circuit


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?
Enbridge To Add 150 Mb/d of New Capacity on Mainline in 2026-2027
DOE Seeks 3.5 MMBbl of Crude for SPR Refill, Starts Restocking Bryan Mound
Crude Oil Exports Drop Following Two-Week Post-Beryl Rebound

The Crude Voyager is a weekly analysis of U.S. Gulf Coast loading activity that explains the ebbs and flows of crude loadings, destinations, and geopolitical issues impacting U.S. exports. It outlines the major paths for laden tankers hauling U.S. crude all over the world and reflects the change in tanker departures to the main regions that consume U.S. crude.


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.