- Blog
Growing Sideways – E15 Plays Role in Summer Gasoline Debate, But Does Little to Boost Ethanol Demand
There’s no shortage of debate around ethanol and gasoline with the summer driving season just around the corner.
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.
- Blog
Turn Me Loose – How Canadian Crude Oil Export Capacity Has Struggled to Keep Up With Production
With Canadian crude oil production continuing to grow, the industry and politicians are considering options to add pipeline export capacity out of Western Canada.
RBN Hydrogen Billboard
Hydrogen Billboard tracks the latest developments in the domestic and global hydrogen markets, filtering through the noise with an unbiased lens to deliver impactful hydrogen infrastructure and market analysis.
- Analyst Insight
Golden Pass Nears First LNG Cargo
Golden Pass continues commissioning, and the first LNG is expected by the end of the month.
- Analyst Insight
Frac Spreads Strengthen in March
Frac spreads strengthened in March, averaging $4.09/MMBtu so far—up 37% from February. Propane and natural gasoline remain the largest contributors, with ethane turning positive after dipping negative earlier this year.
- Blog
With a Little Help From My Friends – For the U.S. Refining Sector, ‘Energy Dominance’ Doesn’t Mean Going it Alone
A major theme under the second Trump administration has been “energy dominance,” with a focus on expanded drilling, increased oil and gas production, and an easier path to project approvals.
- Analyst Insight
U.S. LPG Terminaling Rates Soar
Gulf Coast LPG terminaling fees have spiked to a level not seen since late 2024, as a direct consequence of the Iran conflict.
- Blog
Save Room – Existing and Planned Natural Gas Storage Facilities in East Texas and West Louisiana
“Location, location, location” doesn’t just apply to residential and commercial real estate.
RBN LNG Voyager
The LNG Voyager weekly report provides subscribers with weekly updates of data, analysis and market intelligence on factors affecting feedgas and LNG export volumes, prices and infrastructure, including liquefaction and pipeline projects and capacity contracts.
- Analyst Insight
Geopolitical Risk Premium Drives Surge in Crude Prices To Above $90/bbl
The start of March brought extraordinary volatility to crude markets. Multiple global benchmarks and regional grades posted sharp gains, with several trading at or near recent highs.
- Analyst Insight
U.S. Rig Count Up One to 551; Eagle Ford Leads Gains as Gas Rigs Retreat from Recent Highs
U.S. oil and gas rig count edged up one rig to 551 for the week ending March 6 according to Baker Hughes data, as gains in the Eagle Ford (+3), Permian (+1) and Gulf of Mexico (+1) more than offset declines in Appalachia (-1), the Bakken (-1), Haynesville (-1) and All Other (-1).
- Analyst Insight
Stratos DAC Project on Target for Q2 2026 Startup
Phase 1 of the Stratos direct air capture (DAC) project in Ector County in West Texas is in the final stages of startup and is expected to be online in Q2 2026, project developer 1PointFive said in an update posted on LinkedIn.
