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December 9, 2016Recent OPEC agreement reflected in EIA forecast issued earlier this week
November 30, 2016
Tighter marine fuel sulfur limits will spark changes by both refiners and vessel operators
November 15, 2016
U.S. oil drilling increasingly focused in Permian Basin
November 9, 2016
Declining investment in Norway affects exploration drilling more than production drilling
November 7, 2016
U.S. crude oil production in 2015 was the highest since 1972, but has since declined
November 4, 2016
Oil wells drilled horizontally are among the highest-producing wells
November 3, 2016
Major gasoline pipeline in Southeast disrupted for second time in two months
October 28, 2016
Offshore oil production in deepwater and ultra-deepwater is increasing
October 27, 2016
Low tanker rates are enabling more long-distance crude oil and petroleum product trade
October 25, 2016
Offshore production nearly 30% of global crude oil output in 2015
October 21, 2016
U.S. crude oil imports increase during first half of 2016, the first increase since 2010
October 20, 2016
Low oil prices have affected Russian petroleum companies and government revenues
October 4, 2016
Growth in propane exports drove U.S. petroleum product export growth in first half of 2016
September 30, 2016
Pipeline disruption leads to record gasoline stock changes in Southeast, Gulf Coast
September 29, 2016
United States exports distillate from the Gulf Coast while importing it on the East Coast
September 23, 2016
Hydrocarbon production in the Utica play increasingly targets natural gas-rich areas
September 21, 2016
Pipeline shutdown disrupts gasoline supply in the Southeast
September 14, 2016
EIA now provides estimates of drilled but uncompleted wells in major production regions
September 8, 2016
Narrowing crude oil price differences contribute to global convergence of refining profits
August 31, 2016
EIA now using near-real-time export data to improve weekly petroleum consumption data
August 26, 2016
OPEC members' net oil export revenue in 2015 drops to lowest level since 2004
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
July 28, 2016
Stripper wells accounted for 11% of U.S. natural gas production in 2015
July 26, 2016
Increased drilling may slow pace of crude oil production declines
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 19, 2016
India continues developing its strategic petroleum reserve as its oil imports grow
July 13, 2016
Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.25 per gallon this summer
July 11, 2016
EIA projects rise in U.S. crude oil and other liquid fuels production beyond 2017
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
June 29, 2016
Stripper wells accounted for 10% of U.S. oil production in 2015
June 8, 2016
Fires near Fort McMurray are reducing Canada’s oil sands production
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
May 31, 2016
China’s diesel exports grow, driven by changes in its economy and refining industry
May 2, 2016
EIA produces new maps of the Utica Shale play
April 20, 2016
Expected decrease in Lower 48 oil production is partially offset by rising GOM output
April 19, 2016
State taxes on gasoline and diesel average 27 cents per gallon
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 7, 2016
EIA tracks monthly ethanol and biodiesel rail movements
April 6, 2016
Engine design trends lead to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline
March 30, 2016
EIA report shows decline in cost of U.S. oil and gas wells since 2012
March 28, 2016
United Kingdom increases oil production in 2015, but new field development declines
March 25, 2016
U.S. petroleum product exports continue to increase
March 11, 2016
Crude oil shipments by rail from Midwest to coastal regions decline
February 29, 2016
Iraq is second-leading contributor to global liquids supply growth in 2015
February 26, 2016
European distillate oversupply means some shippers take the long route around Africa
February 25, 2016
Canadian oil production expected to increase despite lower prices
February 19, 2016
For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes
February 17, 2016
Diesel fuel retail price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2005
February 12, 2016
New EIA data revise Oklahoma’s oil production up by 100,000 barrels per day
February 11, 2016
Initial production rates in tight oil formations continue to rise
January 26, 2016
Changing contract expiration dates will affect crude oil futures comparisons
January 19, 2016
Iran’s petroleum production expected to increase as sanctions are lifted
January 13, 2016
Crude oil prices to remain relatively low through 2016 and 2017
January 12, 2016
State severance tax revenues decline as fossil fuel prices drop
January 6, 2016
Crude oil prices started 2015 relatively low, ended the year lower
January 4, 2016
Prices for oil and natural gas commodities fell during 2015
December 14, 2015
Four countries added to global shale oil and natural gas resource assessment
December 9, 2015
New legislation affects U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
December 3, 2015
Crude oil storage and capacity have increased in Cushing, Oklahoma and U.S. Gulf Coast
December 1, 2015
EIA expands monthly reporting of crude oil production with new data on API gravity
November 30, 2015
U.S. oil and natural gas reserves both increase in 2014
November 19, 2015
Passenger travel accounts for most of world transportation energy use
November 12, 2015
As total U.S. crude oil imports fall, Canada’s import supply share rises
October 23, 2015
United Arab Emirates plans to increase crude oil and natural gas production
October 16, 2015
Norway’s oil production increases, but new investment is declining
October 15, 2015
Indonesia rejoining OPEC despite being a net importer of petroleum
September 24, 2015
Sustained low oil prices could reduce exploration and production investment
September 18, 2015
Debt service uses a rising share of U.S. onshore oil producers’ operating cash flow
September 9, 2015
Saudi Arabia maintained crude oil market share in Asia in the first half of 2015
September 2, 2015
Effects of removing U.S. crude export restrictions depend on price, resource assumptions
August 31, 2015
EIA improves monthly reporting of crude oil production
August 24, 2015
Growing global liquids inventories reflect lower crude oil prices
August 21, 2015
Major fossil fuel-producing states rely heavily on severance taxes
August 19, 2015
EIA lowers crude oil price forecast through 2016
August 13, 2015
Nuclear accord creates potential for additional crude oil production from Iran
August 4, 2015
Algeria is reforming its laws to attract foreign investment in hydrocarbons
July 30, 2015
EIA reports show different aspects of U.S. oil production statistics and trends
July 23, 2015
Average diesel retail price below gasoline price for first time in six years
July 22, 2015
Beyond Shell-BG, oil company merger activity is down
July 13, 2015
Last Monday’s large percentage decline in crude oil prices was relatively rare
July 10, 2015
EIA’s estimates for state crude oil production account for incomplete, lagged data
July 8, 2015
Net petroleum product exports continue to increase
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
June 26, 2015
Argentina and China lead shale development outside North America in first-half 2015
June 25, 2015
U.S. refinery capacity reaches 18 million barrels per day
June 23, 2015
Oil and natural gas production job declines tend to lag oil price declines
June 18, 2015
Oilfield costs fall following decline in oil prices
June 16, 2015
EIA’s mapping system highlights energy infrastructure across the United States
June 9, 2015
Crude by rail provides the West Coast with supply as regional crude oil production falls
May 19, 2015
EIA launches redesigned International Energy Portal
May 18, 2015
Nonpetroleum share of transportation energy at highest level since 1954
May 4, 2015
Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation
May 1, 2015
Alaska residents are paid a unique yearly dividend from state’s permanent fund
April 24, 2015
EIA report highlights top 100 U.S. oil and natural gas fields
April 23, 2015
Oil trade off Yemen coast grew by 20% to 4.7 million barrels per day in 2014
April 17, 2015
New maps highlight geologic characteristics of U.S. tight oil, shale plays
April 7, 2015
U.S. remained world's largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2014
April 2, 2015
Financial hedging helps some producers mitigate effect of falling oil prices
March 30, 2015
U.S. oil production growth in 2014 was largest in more than 100 years
March 17, 2015
Falling rig counts drive projected near-term oil production decline in 3 key U.S. regions
March 13, 2015
Total energy subsidies decline since 2010, with changes in support across fuel types
March 12, 2015
Oil price decline leads to lower tax revenues in top oil-producing states
March 5, 2015
U.S. petroleum product exports increase for 13th consecutive year, setting record
March 4, 2015
U.S. crude oil storage capacity utilization now up to 60%
March 3, 2015
Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico expected to continue increasing
February 27, 2015
Petroleum refinery outage in California highlights markets’ quick price reaction
February 12, 2015
Saudi Arabia budget insulated from effects of lower oil prices
February 10, 2015
EIA tracking tool shows light-sweet crude oil imports to Gulf Coast virtually eliminated
February 9, 2015
Iraq was second-leading contributor to global oil supply growth during 2014
February 3, 2015
Increase in average gasoline prices ends 17-week streak of declining prices
January 26, 2015
Lower 48 oil production outlook stable despite expected near-term reduction in rig count
January 23, 2015
Currency depreciation against the dollar affects oil importers and exporters differently
January 21, 2015
EIA updates Eagle Ford maps to provide greater geologic detail
January 9, 2015
Presalt oil and natural gas provide an increasing share of Brazil’s production
January 5, 2015
Energy had larger price declines than most nonenergy commodities in 2014
December 17, 2014
OPEC net oil export revenues expected to fall in 2014 and 2015
December 16, 2014
U.S. household gasoline expenditures in 2015 on track to be the lowest in 11 years
December 12, 2014
Despite lower crude oil prices, U.S. crude oil production expected to grow in 2015
December 5, 2014
U.S. oil reserves continue rising, surpass 36 billion barrels for first time since 1975
December 1, 2014
World oil transit chokepoints critical to global energy security
November 25, 2014
Shale gas provides largest share of U.S. natural gas production in 2013
November 20, 2014
Oil and currency markets reflect expectations for lower global economic growth
November 5, 2014
Texas leads nation in growth in oil and natural gas production jobs during 2013
November 3, 2014
U.S. gasoline prices move with Brent rather than WTI crude oil
October 10, 2014
Net energy imports as share of consumption at lowest level in 29 years
September 29, 2014
New Eagle Ford wells continue to show higher production
September 24, 2014
Saudi Arabia uses largest amount of crude oil for power generation since 2010
September 23, 2014
Higher Permian production, constrained infrastructure increase spread between WTI oil hubs
September 19, 2014
Russia looks beyond West Siberia for future oil and natural gas growth
September 17, 2014
Panama Canal expansion will allow transit of larger ships with greater volumes
September 16, 2014
Oil tanker sizes range from general purpose to ultra-large crude carriers on AFRA scale
September 15, 2014
New petroleum technology revitalizes Powder River Basin oil production
September 11, 2014
Despite decline in some regions, world oil consumption still seen rising
August 27, 2014
U.S. liquid fuels production growth more than offsets unplanned supply disruptions
August 25, 2014
Energy reform could increase Mexico’s long-term oil production by 75%
August 21, 2014
Average Brent crude oil prices trade within $5 per barrel range for 13 months in a row
August 14, 2014
India is increasingly dependent on imported fossil fuels as demand continues to rise
August 4, 2014
Bakken fuels North Dakota’s oil production growth
July 25, 2014
Biofuels are included in latest U.S. Navy fuel procurement
July 24, 2014
U.S. petroleum refineries running at record levels
July 23, 2014
Oil and natural gas sales accounted for 68% of Russia’s total export revenues in 2013
July 21, 2014
Recent improvements in petroleum trade balance mitigate U.S. trade deficit
July 17, 2014
Oil and natural gas resource categories reflect varying degrees of certainty
July 9, 2014
Six formations are responsible for surge in Permian Basin crude oil production
July 2, 2014
A perspective on U.S. gasoline prices heading into Fourth of July weekend
June 30, 2014
2014 U.S. petroleum refinery update: capacity edges up, ownership shifts
June 16, 2014
U.S. crude exports in April rise to highest level in 15 years
June 12, 2014
Gulf of Mexico 2014 production shut in by storms seen higher than last year
June 10, 2014
Crude-by-rail transportation provides Bakken Shale production access to major markets
June 5, 2014
Lower crude feedstock costs contribute to North American refinery profitability
May 28, 2014
U.S. petroleum product exports to Mexico rise while Mexican crude exports to the U.S. fall
May 27, 2014
Mexico’s energy reform seeks to reverse decline in oil production
May 15, 2014
Permian Basin drives first-quarter growth in oil-directed horizontal drilling rigs
April 25, 2014
Global upstream oil and gas spending continues to favor exploration and development
April 22, 2014
U.S. petroleum product exports increase in 2013
April 17, 2014
Gulf Coast crude oil inventories reach record level
April 16, 2014
Personal travel growth significantly influences projected transportation energy demand
April 7, 2014
Tight oil-driven production growth reduces need for U.S. oil imports
April 2, 2014
Net energy imports in 2013 lowest in more than 20 years
March 27, 2014
Crude oil inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma, hub down 32% over the past two months
March 24, 2014
China is now the world’s largest net importer of petroleum and other liquid fuels
March 11, 2014
Growth in U.S. hydrocarbon production from shale resources driven by drilling efficiency
March 4, 2014
Brent crude oil trading range in 2013 was narrowest since 2006
February 28, 2014
Net crude and petroleum products imports fell relative to other major net import flows
February 25, 2014
Oil net imports have declined since 2011, with their value falling slower than volume
February 24, 2014
Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows
February 20, 2014
High cost, oil-fired generation creates potential for shift in Hawaiian electric sources
February 12, 2014
EIA releases assessment of short-term uncertainties for global oil supply
February 10, 2014
Eagle Ford production increasingly targets oil-rich areas
January 30, 2014
Americas are an important market for liquid fuels and natural gas trade
January 29, 2014
Ownership of U.S. petroleum refineries has changed significantly since 2000
January 22, 2014
Oil and natural gas import reliance of major economies projected to change rapidly
January 13, 2014
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in 2013 expected to be 2% higher than in 2012
January 10, 2014
Gasoline prices moved in tight range in 2013
January 9, 2014
U.S. crude oil production growth contributes to global oil price stability in 2013
January 6, 2014
Change in energy prices mixed in 2013 as prices of nonenergy commodities fell
January 2, 2014
Shale oil and shale gas resources are globally abundant
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
December 18, 2013
Petroleum's share of Florida's electric generation mix dwindles as natural gas grows
December 10, 2013
Iran’s oil exports not expected to increase significantly despite recent negotiations
November 26, 2013
Libyan crude oil production levels influence international crude oil markets
November 15, 2013
Bakken oil production forecast to top 1 million barrels per day next month
November 13, 2013
Recent production growth from presalt resources increases Brazil’s total crude output
November 6, 2013
River disruptions and strikes lower U.S. petroleum product exports to Northwest Europe
November 5, 2013
Production, depletion trends are keys to predicting natural gas and oil production
November 4, 2013
Drilling efficiency is a key driver of oil and natural gas production
November 1, 2013
Enhanced oil recovery techniques helped Oman reverse recent production declines
October 31, 2013
EIA's new map layers provide more detailed information on petroleum infrastructure
October 29, 2013
Drilling often results in both oil and natural gas production
October 28, 2013
Rethinking rig count as a predictor of natural gas production
October 22, 2013
Highlights of new Drilling Productivity Report
October 21, 2013
EIA to release new Drilling Productivity Report
October 4, 2013
U.S. expected to be largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2013
September 20, 2013
Oil futures price curve has steepened over the past six months
September 18, 2013
Kazakhstan consortium achieves first oil production from Kashagan field
September 12, 2013
Caspian countries are developing new oil and natural gas export capacity
September 11, 2013
Oil and natural gas production is growing in Caspian Sea region
September 10, 2013
Global crude oil supply disruptions and strong demand support high oil prices
August 30, 2013
At end of summer driving season, gasoline prices are lower than past two years
August 29, 2013
Summer maintenance affects North Sea crude oil production and prices
August 26, 2013
World petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe
August 13, 2013
Energy commodity returns have outpaced nonenergy returns in past month
August 12, 2013
Production of fossil fuel from federal and Indian lands fell in 2012
August 9, 2013
China poised to become the world’s largest net oil importer later this year
August 8, 2013
Oil and gas industry employment growing much faster than total private sector employment
August 6, 2013
Recent gasoline prices above last year, but 2013 year-to-date average lower than 2012
August 5, 2013
Spread narrows between Brent and WTI crude oil benchmark prices
August 2, 2013
Suez Canal, Sumed Pipeline are key parts of Egypt’s role in international energy markets
July 31, 2013
U.S. biodiesel production reached a record level in May 2013
July 17, 2013
Refinery receipts of crude oil by rail, truck, and barge continue to increase
July 16, 2013
Capacity at existing U.S. refineries increases in 2013
July 15, 2013
Petroleum products demand data revised at regional level
July 12, 2013
North Dakota sees increases in real GDP per capita following Bakken production
July 10, 2013
Rail delivery of U.S. oil and petroleum products continues to increase, but pace slows
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
June 28, 2013
Price difference between Brent and WTI crude oil narrowing
June 27, 2013
Midwest gasoline prices returning to normal
June 17, 2013
Middle East leads global crude oil and condensate production; growth in North America
June 14, 2013
U.S. crude oil production could reach 10 million barrels per day by 2040
June 11, 2013
EIA’s 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
June 10, 2013
Shale oil and shale gas resources are globally abundant
June 5, 2013
U.S. ethanol production and the Renewable Fuel Standard RIN bank
May 31, 2013
Hurricane effects on oil and natural gas production depend on storm trajectory, strength
May 24, 2013
Gasoline prices rise in the Midwest as the summer driving season approaches
May 21, 2013
A number of western states increased oil production since 2010
May 15, 2013
Mexico Week: Crude oil moving north, products moving south characterizes U.S.-Mexico trade
May 14, 2013
Mexico Week: Lower Mexican oil production contributes to lower crude oil exports to U.S.
May 13, 2013
Mexico Week: U.S. is Mexico’s primary energy trade partner amid shifting trade dynamics
May 10, 2013
Heating oil futures contract now uses ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel
May 9, 2013
Low natural gas prices in 2012 reduced returns for some oil and gas producers
May 8, 2013
Industrial sector drives increase in North Dakota electricity sales
May 6, 2013
Price spread between regular and premium gasoline has changed over time
May 3, 2013
Transportation fuel use is a key factor in the outlook for U.S. oil imports
May 1, 2013
State gasoline taxes average 23.5 cents per gallon but vary widely
April 29, 2013
Date of switch to summer-grade gasoline approaches
April 26, 2013
Sanctions reduced Iran's oil exports and revenues in 2012
April 22, 2013
This year's gasoline price increase not unusual
April 19, 2013
Concentration of U.S. crude oil imports among top five suppliers highest since 1997
April 17, 2013
Abundant U.S. supply, low demand could cut dependence on liquid fuel imports
April 16, 2013
January 2013 crude oil export to China was a rare event
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
April 10, 2013
Average summer gasoline prices expected to be slightly lower than in 2012
April 9, 2013
Catalytic reforming boosts octane for gasoline blending
April 8, 2013
Foreign investors play large role in U.S. shale industry
April 5, 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
April 4, 2013
The South China Sea is an important world energy trade route
April 3, 2013
Contested areas of South China Sea likely have few conventional oil and gas resources
March 27, 2013
Rising North Dakota oil production and demand spurs two new refineries
March 20, 2013
U.S. crude oil production on track to surpass imports for first time since 1995
March 19, 2013
Bakken crude oil price differential to WTI narrows over last 14 months
March 18, 2013
North Dakota oil production reaches new high in 2012, transported by trucks and railroads
March 15, 2013
Japan’s fossil-fueled generation remains high because of continuing nuclear plant outages
March 12, 2013
Syrian unrest threatens potential role as an energy transit country
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
March 5, 2013
Saudi Arabia was world's largest petroleum producer and net exporter in 2012
February 28, 2013
U.S. crude oil production tops 7 million barrels per day, highest since December 1992
February 25, 2013
Why have gasoline prices risen since the start of the year?
February 19, 2013
Gulf Coast crude stocks generally fall sharply in December because of inventory taxes
February 13, 2013
Alkylation is an important source for octane in gasoline
February 5, 2013
Rail traffic reflects more oil production, less coal-fired electricity generation
February 4, 2013
U.S. household expenditures for gasoline account for nearly 4% of pretax income
February 1, 2013
Weather and other events can cause disruptions to gasoline infrastructure and supply
January 30, 2013
Stretches of Upper Mississippi River near record-low levels
January 28, 2013
Coking is a refinery process that produces 19% of finished petroleum product exports
January 22, 2013
Political risks focus attention on supply of Venezuelan oil to the United States
January 18, 2013
Hydrocracking is an important source of diesel and jet fuel
January 11, 2013
2012 Brief: Retail gasoline prices vary significantly across the country
January 10, 2013
2012 Brief: Average 2012 crude oil prices remain near 2011 levels
January 7, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal and mid-continent crude oil prices declined during 2012
December 20, 2012
U.S. could become the world’s top liquid fuels producer, but how much does it matter?
December 18, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector
December 17, 2012
Energy Perspectives: United States energy imports decline while energy exports increase
December 14, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Fossil fuels dominate U.S. energy consumption
December 11, 2012
Fluid catalytic cracking is an important step in producing gasoline
December 10, 2012
Vacuum distillation is a key part of the petroleum refining process
December 4, 2012
U.S. monthly crude oil production reaches highest level since 1998
November 28, 2012
Canada Week: Canada is the leading supplier of crude oil to the United States
November 26, 2012
Canada Week: The United States and Canada share the world’s most significant energy trade
November 23, 2012
Thanksgiving gasoline prices slightly above last year’s level
November 20, 2012
Rig count in Utica Shale doubles from year ago
November 8, 2012
Non-OPEC oil supply outages remain above year-ago level
November 5, 2012
EIA initiates daily gasoline availability survey for metropolitan New York
October 12, 2012
New application of existing techniques in old fields helps Russia increase oil production
October 11, 2012
Petroleum refineries vary by level of complexity
October 9, 2012
EIA improves state-level monthly oil production estimates with up to 10 years of revisions
October 5, 2012
Territorial disputes hamper exploration and production of resources in the East China Sea
September 28, 2012
Increases in oil prices affect broader measures of inflation
September 27, 2012
Iraqi crude oil production approaching highest level in decades
September 26, 2012
Attributes of crude oil at U.S. refineries vary by region
September 24, 2012
EIA improves its monthly propane imports series
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
September 14, 2012
Projected Alaska North Slope oil production at risk beyond 2025 if oil prices drop sharply
August 24, 2012
Heating fuel choice shows electricity and natural gas roughly equal in newer homes
August 21, 2012
Crude oil prices peaked early in 2012
August 17, 2012
Electric generator dispatch depends on system demand and the relative cost of operation
August 15, 2012
North Dakota crude oil production continues to rise
August 14, 2012
U.S. total motor gasoline exports down slightly from last year but still at high levels
August 13, 2012
Estimated U.S. gasoline consumption low compared to five-year average
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
August 6, 2012
Biodiesel demand estimates now provided in petroleum supply and demand balances
August 2, 2012
U.S. proved reserves increased sharply in 2010
August 1, 2012
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in early 2012 lowest since 1992
July 26, 2012
Rail deliveries of oil and petroleum products up 38% in first half of 2012
July 20, 2012
Geology and technology drive estimates of technically recoverable resources
July 19, 2012
Much of the country’s refinery capacity is concentrated along the Gulf Coast
July 18, 2012
April 2012 sets U.S. monthly record for distillate net exports
July 16, 2012
Crude oils have different quality characteristics
July 13, 2012
Competition among fuels for power generation driven by changes in fuel prices
July 10, 2012
Rising production in the Permian basin
July 5, 2012
Crude oil distillation and the definition of refinery capacity
June 28, 2012
AEO2012 considers three cases for the future of world oil prices
June 26, 2012
Drop in U.S. gasoline prices reflects decline in crude oil costs
June 21, 2012
North American spot crude oil benchmarks likely diverging due to bottlenecks
June 15, 2012
Working crude oil storage capacity at Cushing, Oklahoma rises
June 13, 2012
High airline jet fuel costs prompt cost-saving measures
June 12, 2012
Delta Air Lines plans to increase jet fuel yield at Trainer refinery
June 8, 2012
U.S. crude oil production in first quarter of 2012 highest in 14 years
June 4, 2012
NOAA predicts a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season
May 30, 2012
Japan’s use of thermal generation is up since March 2011 due to nuclear plant outages
May 25, 2012
Asian demand spurs U.S. net exports of petroleum coke to higher levels in early 2012
May 24, 2012
OPEC spare capacity in the first quarter of 2012 at lowest level since 2008
May 7, 2012
EIA publishes monthly biodiesel production data for 2010 and 2011
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
April 26, 2012
U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low
April 20, 2012
What are natural gas liquids and how are they used?
April 17, 2012
Williston Basin crude oil production and takeaway capacity are increasing
April 13, 2012
Price ratio of crude oil to natural gas continues to increase
April 11, 2012
State-level retail gasoline taxes vary significantly
April 10, 2012
U.S. imports of Nigerian crude oil have continued to decline in 2012
April 6, 2012
Regional differences for cost of crude oil to refiners widened in 2011
April 5, 2012
Spot crude prices near 12-month high; natural gas and power prices near 12-month low
April 4, 2012
Cushing crude oil inventories rising in 2012
March 28, 2012
On a euro basis, Brent crude oil spot price surpasses prior record high
March 27, 2012
Nearly 69% of U.S. crude oil imports originated from five countries in 2011
March 21, 2012
Updated weekly gasoline export estimates affect year-over-year gasoline demand comparisons
March 20, 2012
Refinery utilization rates react to economics in 2011
March 19, 2012
U.S. crude oil imports drop to lowest level since 1999 as domestic oil production rises
March 14, 2012
Five states accounted for about 56% of total U.S. crude oil production in 2011
March 7, 2012
U.S. petroleum product exports exceeded imports in 2011 for first time in over six decades
March 6, 2012
Record U.S. ethanol exports in 2011 help offset Brazil's production decline
March 2, 2012
Electricity's share of U.S. delivered energy has risen significantly since 1950
February 29, 2012
WTI discount to Brent and premium to Bakken both rising in early 2012
February 24, 2012
Asia is the world's largest petroleum consumer
February 14, 2012
Retail gasoline prices in the Rocky Mountains fall as U.S. average prices rise
February 8, 2012
Tight oil, Gulf of Mexico deepwater drive projected increases in U.S. crude oil production
February 7, 2012
PADD regions enable regional analysis of petroleum product supply and movements
January 26, 2012
Domestic supply of liquid fuels projected to increase, resulting in fewer imports
January 25, 2012
From 1980 to 2010, most regions contributed to growth in global crude oil production
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 20, 2012
Arctic oil and natural gas resources
January 17, 2012
Distillate yields at U.S. refineries are rising
January 13, 2012
2011 Brief: U.S. average gasoline and diesel prices over $3 per gallon throughout 2011
January 12, 2012
2011 Brief: Brent crude oil averages over $100 per barrel in 2011
January 9, 2012
2011 Brief: Energy commodity price trends varied widely during 2011
January 6, 2012
U.S. refineries and blenders produced record amounts of distillate fuels
December 13, 2011
Most generator retirements over the past decade were older natural gas-fired units
December 9, 2011
Residual fuel consumption in the U.S. continues to decline
December 8, 2011
Gasoline with higher ethanol content getting closer to U.S. drivers' fuel tanks
December 5, 2011
Spread between WTI and Brent prices narrows on signs of easing transportation constraints
November 28, 2011
Beyond natural gas and electricity; more than 10% of U.S. homes use heating oil or propane
November 22, 2011
North Dakota's oil production has more than quadrupled since 2005
November 16, 2011
Rail delivery of crude oil and petroleum products rising
November 3, 2011
Trends in Eagle Ford drilling highlight the search for oil and natural gas liquids
November 2, 2011
Bakken formation oil and gas drilling activity mirrors development in the Barnett
October 31, 2011
3:2:1 Crack spreads based on WTI & LLS crude oils have diverged in 2011
October 28, 2011
Household heating fuels vary across the country
October 27, 2011
Recent gasoline and diesel prices track Brent and LLS, not WTI
October 25, 2011
High heating oil prices discourage heating oil supply contracts for the upcoming winter
October 24, 2011
Cross-market relationships strengthened in the third quarter of 2011
October 19, 2011
State heating oil and propane program season begins
October 14, 2011
Angolan oil production has doubled since 2003
October 13, 2011
Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve now focuses on New England
October 12, 2011
EIA projects record winter household heating oil prices in the Northeast
October 11, 2011
Oil and natural gas drilling in Ohio on the rise
October 7, 2011
Gulf Coast oil and natural gas production recover after Tropical Storm Lee
October 5, 2011
WPSR provides comprehensive crude oil and refined products balances
October 3, 2011
Summer 2011 gasoline price review
September 21, 2011
United Kingdom natural gas and oil production continues decade-long decline
September 16, 2011
Over 90% of Syrian crude oil exports go to European countries
September 14, 2011
Growth slows in U.S. ethanol production and consumption
September 13, 2011
Nigeria, the largest crude oil producer in Africa, is a major source of U.S. imports
September 7, 2011
U.S. exports of petroleum products increase as markets become more globally integrated
September 6, 2011
Crude oil-directed weekly rig count surpassed 1,000
August 31, 2011
U.S. distillate fuel exports continue to grow
August 26, 2011
EIA updates mapping tool relating hurricane path to energy infrastructure
August 24, 2011
Crude oil movements from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast on the rise
August 22, 2011
Recently, S&P 500 Index and WTI crude oil futures price movements tracked each other
August 11, 2011
Consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009
August 10, 2011
Number of alternative fuel vehicles in vehicle fleets increased in 2009
July 21, 2011
Kuwait, a leading oil exporter, relies on imports of liquefied natural gas
July 20, 2011
Natural gas stripper wells accounted for over 11% of U.S. natural gas production in 2009
July 19, 2011
Oil stripper wells accounted for over 16% of U.S. oil production in 2009
July 18, 2011
Minimal petroleum-fired electric capacity has been added in recent years
July 14, 2011
Colombia's oil production at highest level since 1999
June 29, 2011
January 2011 U.S. refining capacity was the highest in 29 years
June 24, 2011
International Energy Agency members release strategic petroleum stocks
June 23, 2011
EIA provides new information on crude oil storage at Cushing, Oklahoma
June 21, 2011
EIA forecasts increased oil demand, need for additional supply from OPEC producers in 2011
June 17, 2011
EIA highlights key factors in new energy and financial markets web page
June 14, 2011
Canada is the United States' leading crude oil supplier
June 3, 2011
Is the seasonal gasoline price peak behind us?
June 2, 2011
An introduction to crack spreads
May 27, 2011
AEO Issues in Focus: Effects of different oil price paths
May 9, 2011
U.S. oil rig count overtakes natural gas rig count
April 29, 2011
Ethane prices trail other natural gas liquids
April 28, 2011
Natural gas liquids play a greater role in oil and gas activity
April 27, 2011
Domestic oil production reversed decades-long decline in 2009 and 2010
April 20, 2011
Price ratio of crude oil to natural gas increasing
April 15, 2011
Half of U.S. liquid fuels net imports in 2010 came from the Americas
April 13, 2011
The outlook for transportation fuel markets this summer
April 12, 2011
Retail prices: diesel outpaces gasoline
April 8, 2011
January 2011 gasoline demand reduced by snowy weather
March 30, 2011
Effects of crude oil supply disruptions: how long can they last?
March 28, 2011
Liquid fuels production in Middle Eastern and North African countries
March 21, 2011
Libya is a major energy exporter, especially to Europe
March 14, 2011
Crude oil and condensate production rises at Bakken and other U.S. shale plays
March 11, 2011
What we pay for in a gallon of regular gasoline
March 9, 2011
Growth in liquids production puts Brazil on world energy stage
March 7, 2011
Libyan supply disruption may have both direct and indirect effects
March 2, 2011
Maritime chokepoints critical to petroleum markets
March 1, 2011
Gasoline prices — second largest one-week increase since 1990
February 28, 2011
WTI-Brent crude oil price spread has reached unseen levels
February 24, 2011
Gasoline product supplied may reflect snowstorm effects on driving
February 22, 2011
U.S. gasoline exports hit all-time high in November 2010
February 18, 2011
Heating oil prices rise due to winter demand and crude oil prices
February 9, 2011
History of energy consumption in the United States, 1775–2009
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