First-of-its-kind Map Shows Potential for Geologic Hydrogen in U.S.

The first map showing the prospective locations of naturally occurring geologic hydrogen resources in the contiguous U.S. was published Friday by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The map is derived from an analysis of geologic conditions favorable for hydrogen.

Permian-to-Corpus Crude Oil Flows Rebounded to Record Levels in August

Crude oil flows from the Permian Basin to Corpus Christi returned to record highs in August 2024, climbing 73 Mb/d from July to reach 2.43 MMb/d (see blue line in the graph below), a level previously reached in March 2023, according to the latest monthly data from the Texas Railroad Commission.

Ouch! Western Canada’s Natural Gas Cash Prices Struggle Despite Near Continent-Wide Cold Snap

The cash price of Western Canada’s natural gas price marker of AECO continues to struggle at levels well below C$2/GJ ($1.46/MMBtu), despite what has been winter’s icy cold grip descending upon most of North America in the past 10 days.

Cold Weather Pushes Northeast Natural Gas Demand Higher

Northeast weather shifted toward the cold side last week, with temperatures far below the average for this time of year. Weather was particularly cold on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, but things also got chilly this Monday and Tuesday. Overall, Northeast demand averaged 33.4 Bcf/d.

Refinery Demand Drops, Kicking Off the Maintenance Season

Net refinery input decreased by 250 Mb/d to 16.65 MMb/d, and gross input declined by 275 Mb/d to 18.35 MMb/d last week (see chart below).

U.S. Propane Inventories Draw More Than Expected, PADD 1 Falls Below 5-Year Minimum

The EIA reported total U.S. propane/propylene inventories fell by 4.7 MMbbl (red bar in top chart) for the week ended January 10, which was above industry expectations for a decrease of 3.2 MMbbl and above the average draw for the week of 3.5 MMbbl (green bar).

Breaking Ground in Sand Logistics — Atlas’ Dune Express Completes Inaugural Delivery

Atlas Energy’s first commercial delivery via the Dune Express, a project we detailed in Enter Sandman, marks a major milestone in proppant logistics within the prolific Pe

Conway, KS Propane Prices Skyrocket With Cold Weather

It’s propane weather in the Midwest, with cold fronts moving through the Ohio Valley and on into the MidAtlantic region. And no surprise, propane prices at the regional Conway, KS hub are doing exactly what they are supposed to do in such weather conditions – moving higher.

Incoming Trump Administration to Unleash 'Energy Dominance' with a Series of Executive Orders

The incoming Trump administration plans to start its term with around 100 executive orders many of which will be directed at unleashing America's "energy dominance." Coming at a time when oil and gas production in the U.S.

U.S. Crude Oil Exports Hit Eight-Week Low

U.S. crude oil exports averaged 2.8 MMb/d last week, a decrease of 554 Mb/d from the prior week and the lowest rate since early November.

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