Rusty Braziel is one of the most respected authorities in the field of energy information and markets, with an extensive background in energy marketing, trading and data services. Over the past 20 years he has worked in an executive level capacity with a major producer (Texaco), a major pipeline (Williams), a leading software company (Altra Energy), and a leading energy analytics and information company (BENTEK Energy). A consultant, author and speaker, Rusty has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, The Houston Chronicle, Thomson Reuters, Oil and Gas Journal, The Denver Post, Platts Gas Daily, Natural Gas Intelligence, and numerous other industry publications. Rusty is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and company events and is known for his market insights and dynamic style. He provides audiences compelling, customized and dynamic content that makes sense out of the onslaught of information about energy markets.
Posts by Rusty Braziel
Turn the Page – RBN Energy Is Now Part of Novi Labs
Launch a company built around energy market fundamentals and rock & roll song titles. Then … give it away for free. Not exactly a textbook business plan. Today we turn the page. Novi Labs has acquired RBN Energy. Today’s blog is all about the logic of this deal and what it means for our customers.
Roundabout – More Canadian Heavy Crude Is Heading South – Likely Via the Rockies - Encore
More Canadian heavy crude barrels are on their way to the U.S. Gulf Coast and some, if not most, of that oil could be taking a somewhat circuitous route — through the Rocky Mountain states. Today, we discuss highlights from RBN’s new multiclient study on this important topic, developed with Plainview Energy Analytics.
Roundabout – More Canadian Heavy Crude Is Heading South – Likely Via the Rockies
More Canadian heavy crude barrels are on their way to the U.S. Gulf Coast and some, if not most, of that oil could be taking a somewhat circuitous route — through the Rocky Mountain states. Today, we discuss highlights from RBN’s new multiclient study on this important topic, developed with Plainview Energy Analytics.
The Top 10 Energy Prognostications for 2026, Encore Edition – Year of the Horse – Let’s Ride
Wow! Pragmatism! Driven by physics, economics and, yes, even politics. It’s clear that 2025’s reset will carry into 2026, and energy markets are breathing a collective sigh of relief. So what does this renewed tilt toward fossil fuels mean for markets? Today, our Prognostications for 2026.
The Top 10 Energy Prognostications for 2026 – Year of the Horse – Let’s Ride
Wow! Pragmatism! Driven by physics, economics and, yes, even politics. It’s clear that 2025’s reset will carry into 2026, and energy markets are breathing a collective sigh of relief. So what does this renewed tilt toward fossil fuels mean for markets? Today, our Prognostications for 2026.