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 oil exports averaged 3.8 MMb/d last week, up 324 Mb/d from the prior week, recovering from Winter Storm Enzo, which impacted the Gulf Coast the prior week.
- Analyst Insight
U.S. Exports Record Levels of LNG to Europe
U.S. exports a record amount of LNG to Europe, as European storage inventories continue to drop. Europe’s underground gas storage is at its lowest level for the time of year since 2022. For more, see this week’s RBN LNG Voyager. #LNG


- Blog
Wouldn't It Be Nice - Suriname Sets Its Sights On Becoming Major Oil Supplier With Offshore Boost
As crude oil production surges off the coast of Guyana, its eastern neighbor, Suriname, has set off on its own mission to become a global oil supplier. With some onshore production active for decades, the tiny South American nation now has its sights set on developing its vast offshore reserves.
- Analyst Insight
Permian Natural Gas Production Bounces Back as Cash Prices Fall
Permian natural gas production has recovered to its very high pre-freeze-off level. Waha cash prices have fallen in concert with national prices as production surges back and demand weakens.
- Analyst Insight
December Gas Production for the LNG Canada Partners Remains Strong
December output for the partners in LNG Canada held near record levels in December 2024. The liquefaction site remains on track for first commercial operations around midyear according to lead operator, Shell.
- Analyst Insight
There Is A Lot More Than Canadian Crude Oil Getting Slapped With the 10% Energy Tariff
Over the past two days there has been considerable attention given to the tariff impact of Canada’s crude oil, but there is a lot more involved.
- Analyst Insight
Permian Crude Oil Flows to Nederland Hold Steady
Crude oil flows from the Permian Basin to Nederland, TX, remained stable in September 2024 for the fourth consecutive month.


- Blog
(Just Like) Starting Over - Bidders to Soon Get a Second Shot at CITGO's U.S. Refineries, Other Assets
The bitter, eight-year legal battle over the fate of CITGO Petroleum’s three U.S.
- Analyst Insight
March Natural Gas Contract Tests $3.00 Mark As Weather Warms
The front month natural gas price plunged this past week as the contract rolled and weather forecasts warmed up.
- Analyst Insight
US Rig Count Rebounds, Climbs to 582 On Gains In Permian
US oil and gas rig count posted its first weekly gain of the year, climbing to 582 for the week ending January 31 - an increase of six vs. a week ago according to Baker Hughes. This marks the first gain for rig count since December 6 of last year.