- Analyst Insight
Re-Exports of Canadian Heavy Crude Oil Fade Back in March
Canadian re-exports of heavy crude oil from the Gulf Coast slowed in March. Preview of what's to come when TMX starts up?
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- Analyst Insight
Freeport Feedgas Fluctuations Impact Gas Market
Freeport feedgas remains rocky as two trains are still offline as May starts. Despite the downward trend over the first part of the year, the company intends to return to full usage this month.
- Analyst Insight
Surprise Surge in U.S. Crude Inventory Triggers Sharp Drop in Prompt Crude Prices
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a larger-than-expected U.S. crude oil inventory build of 7.3 MMbbl for the week ended April 26, leading to a significant drop in prompt crude prices.
- Analyst Insight
Enbridge selects contractors for Straits of Mackinac pipeline tunnel project
Enbridge selects contractors for Straits of Mackinac pipeline tunnel project
- Blog
Thinking Out Loud - What Might Be the Timing and Scope of the Ramp Up of Gas into LNG Canada?
LNG Canada, under construction for nearly six years on Canada’s West Coast, is rapidly approaching the time when first gas will be entering the plant for testing and calibration of equipment, marking an important transformation for the Western Canadian natural gas market.
- Analyst Insight
Hello World! TMX Granted Final Regulatory Approval to Begin Flowing Oil to Canada’s West Coast
After a 12 year odyssey and C$34 billion, TMX is now officially open for business!
- Analyst Insight
No Springtime Here! AECO April Average Cash Price Fourth Lowest in 28 Years
The AECO average gas price in April 2024 was one of the lowest in the the past three decades. Expect more weak pricing for the rest of the summer!
- Analyst Insight
U.S. Propane Inventories Build Less Than Expectations for 2nd Consecutive Week
U.S. propane inventories build 1.85 MMbbl less than industry expectations as exports drop from last week's record high rate.
RBN NATGAS Permian
NATGAS Permian is a weekly natural gas fundamentals analysis focusing entirely on the key market drivers within the Permian basin. The report contains details and forecasts around natural gas production, demand, pricing, and a summary of pipeline outflows and capacities from the Permian to neighboring regions.
- Analyst Insight
Enterprise likely targeting year-end 2024 for FID on SPOT
Enterprise likely targeting year-end 2024 for FID on SPOT
- Blog
When Worlds Collide - U.S. Gulf Coast Refiners Face Challenges to Accessing Heavier Crude Oil
The prospect of decreased crude oil supplies from Mexico, the top international supplier to the U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC), is creating uncertainty among heavy crude-focused refineries.
