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.
U.S. Crude Exports Fall to Lowest Weekly Level in Nearly a Year


Upside Down - Renewable Diesel Market Unsettled by Drop in Government Subsidies
The federal Renewable Identification Number (RIN) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have long served as tools to force renewable fuels like ethanol into the U.S. fuel supply.
Permian-to Corpus Crude Oil Flows Dip in January


Deeper Bluewater - Phillips 66, Trafigura Continue Pursuit of a Deepwater Port Near Corpus Christi
Bluewater Texas, proposed by a 50/50 joint venture (JV) of Phillips 66 (P66) and commodity trading giant Trafigura, is in a unique position in the race to construct a deepwater crude oil export facility along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
US Rig Count Drops Six, Led By Losses in Anadarko
Canadian Drilling – Oil Rig Count Roaring Back, With Gas Going Sideways
DOE Seeks 6 MMBbl of Crude to Refill Bayou Choctaw SPR Cavern

The monthly and weekly Propane Billboard reports feature insightful commentary and analysis of historical and anticipated trends in the U.S with a deep dive into the propane supply and demand balance by PADD. It includes a custom 1-year forecast with commentary and analysis on emerging market opportunities.
Electrolyzers Produce a Fraction of U.S. Hydrogen, But Capacity Ready to Spike


Call Me By Your Name - Understanding the Lingo is Key to Mastering the Natural Gas Value Chain
To closely analyze the natural gas market is to be constantly bombarded with vast amounts of information — weather forecasts, pipeline flows, LNG feedgas, power demand and storage — that is frequently updated, impacting both spot and future prices.