Adam Baker
Energy Fundamentals Analyst
RBN Energy

Adam Baker is a fundamentals analyst at RBN Energy, specializing in natural gas and NGL market fundamentals. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Houston and began his career at RBN, supporting supply/demand analysis across diverse markets in the Lower 48 and Canada under the guidance of senior leadership. Adam authors RBN’s NGL Voyager publication and develops RBN’s U.S. production forecast, and he contributes market fundamentals and quantitative analysis to NGL and natural gas-focused consulting engagements. Outside of work, Adam is a seasoned Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master, having hosted a campaign for the past 8 years, highlighting his commitment and storytelling prowess. Adam's music tastes are eclectic, but he currently favors the sounds of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, JPEGMAFIA, and is currently on a Midwest Emo kick.

Posts by Adam Baker

- Analyst Insight

VLGC Freight Rate to Japan Hits All-Time High

The impact of the war in Iran, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have certainly impacted crude oil and LNG markets, but the LPG market hasn't gotten away unscathed by a long shot. Longer transit times, both laden and unladen due to increased Asian demand and congestion at the Panama Canal have sent the spot VLGC freight rate from Houston to Chiba, Japan to record highs.