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Crude Oil

Do Ya Think I’m Waxy? Uinta Basin Crude Price Discounting

Uinta crude producers and midstream operators are developing new routes to market for the distinctive black and yellow crudes that are hard to ship long distance because of their waxy composition. Rail transload terminals have recently been developed. Uinta crudes are currently discounted by about $15/Bbl to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) because of transport constraints. Today we review market pricing for Uinta Basin crudes.

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RBN NATGAS Haynesville

The RBN NATGAS Haynesville is a weekly natural gas fundamentals analysis focused on supply, flow, and LNG-driven demand dynamics within the Haynesville basin.

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School of Energy 2026 - Houston, TX | September 9-10

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School of Energy: Foundations is a two day, in person conference designed to help energy professionals better understand the forces shaping crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, refined products, and petrochemicals.

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Roundabout! - Canada-To-Rockies Crude Flows Reshaping The PADD 4 Guernsey Market

Canadian crude output is rising, requiring new export routes. As traditional pathways face constraints, the U.S. Rockies—especially the Guernsey, WY hub—are emerging as key corridors for moving Canadian heavy crude to downstream markets, including the Gulf Coast.

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Do Ya Think I’m Waxy? Uinta Basin Crude Price Discounting

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