- Analyst Insight
Northeast Gas Demand Springs Upward at Start of Spring
Despite the start of spring last week, weather in the Northeast became somewhat colder than the previous week and demand for natural gas increased.
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
Another Shot at the Big Leagues for Constitution Pipeline?
Is the Constitution Pipeline project poised to make a comeback?
- Blog
Here, There and Everywhere - Despite Trade Frictions, Enbridge Forges Ahead with Pipeline Expansions
It might seem crazy to talk about expanding crude oil and diluent pipeline systems between Canada and the U.S. amid what could escalate into an all-out trade war between the two nations.
- Analyst Insight
Canadian Oil Imports Rebound Before Tariff Decision
U.S. crude oil imports surged last week, led by an 850 Mb/d rebound in Canadian volumes ahead of a potential April 2 import tariff deadline proposed by the Trump administration.
- Analyst Insight
Oil Sands Gas Demand Setting Seasonal Records, Suggesting Record Bitumen Production
Alberta's oil sands have been using seasonal record amounts of natural gas so far in 2025, pointing to the likelihood of record bitumen output from the oil sands.
- Analyst Insight
Propane Inventories Decline Less Than Expected
Propane stocks dropped less than expected, and storage is shifting across the U.S.—spring's warming signals could spark a turnaround soon.
- Analyst Insight
Highest VLCC Crude Export Volumes in Eight Months
VLCC Crude Exports out of USGC Reach Highest Volumes Since July 2024
- Blog
Sail Away - Proposed U.S. Fee on Chinese Ships Would Drive Up Costs, Upend Global Energy Logistics
Huge fees may be coming to ships built in China each time they arrive at a U.S. port. During a hearing in Washington on Monday, the Office of the U.S.
RBN Crude Oil TradeView
Crude Oil TradeView provides up-to-date data and insights into the behavior of differentials for 33 crude assessments across North America. Each week, it also walks you through the reasoning of why differentials widen, narrow, flip (premium vs. discount), or blow out.
- Analyst Insight
New Plaquemines Terminal offers High Hopes for U.S. LNG Feedgas
Social Teaser: U.S. LNG feedgas demand and U.S. exports are climbing to record levels as commissioning activity at Plaquemines LNG continues to ramp up. For more, see this week’s RBN LNG Voyager.
- Blog
Do You Realize? - Propane Wholesalers Tasked With Balancing Seasonal Demand, Steady Production
More than 9 billion gallons of propane were delivered to U.S. consumer markets in 2024, primarily for residential heating and cooking.
