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- Analyst Insight
It’s propane weather in the Midwest!
- Analyst Insight
Refinery Demand Drops, Kicking Off the Maintenance Season
Net refinery input dropped by 250 Mb/d to 16.65 MMb/d, marking the start of maintenance season, expected to peak at nearly 2 MMb/d offline by late March.
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U.S. Propane Inventories Draw More Than Expected, PADD 1 Falls Below 5-Year Minimum
Propane inventories decreased by 1.5 MMbbl above expectations and PADD 1 drops below minimum range.
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Breaking Ground in Sand Logistics — Atlas’ Dune Express Completes Inaugural Delivery
Atlas Energy’s first commercial delivery via the Dune Express marks a major milestone in proppant logistics within the prolific Permian Basin.
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Propane Supply Chains Strained by Winter Logistics Challenges
Snow, ice, and transport limitations are putting pressure on propane logistics. Transportation waivers in 22 states provide temporary relief, but will supply keep up with demand as conditions worsen?


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How Can I Be Sure - Developing Crude Oil Production Forecasts in a World That’s Constantly Changin'
In just a few days, President-elect Trump will return to office, determined to fulfill his many campaign promises, including his high-profile commitment to ease the regulatory burden on oil and gas producers so they can “drill, baby, drill.” Significantly ramping up production would likely bring
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Incoming Trump Administration to Unleash 'Energy Dominance' with a Series of Executive Orders
The incoming Trump administration has big plans for the energy market that will attempt to grow the importance of energy to the U.S. economy.
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U.S. Crude Oil Exports Hit Eight-Week Low
U.S. Gulf Coast crude oil exports hit their lowest levels since mid-November for the week ended January, 10 2025.
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U.S. LNG Feedgas Remains Steady
U.S. LNG feedgas demand averaged 13.87 Bcf/d last week, about the same as the previous week, with slightly higher flows at Plaquemines, Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi offset by lower flows at Cove Point and Freeport.
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Propane Prices Skyrocket—What’s Next?
Propane prices have surged as freezing weather tightens supply. The propane-to-crude ratio is climbing fast—how far will it go?