US Energy Information Administration news
EIA: US refinery runs remain lower than the five-year range
As of 30 October, US refinery runs were 14 million bpd, or about 13% lower than the average for this time of year, according to the EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report.
EIA forecasts slightly higher US propane consumption this winter
In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the US Energy Information Administration expects 5% more US propane consumption this winter compared with last winter.
US EIA: slightly more US petroleum products exported in 1H20 than in 2019
In 1H20, the US exported 5.4 million bpd of petroleum products, a slight increase of 48 000 bpd (1%) from 1H19.
EIA: gasoline demand increased in May
Demand for motor gasoline increased in May as many US states began to relax stay-at-home orders, but demand for jet fuel continued to decline because of reduced commercial air travel.
EIA forecasts US petroleum demand to remain below 2019 levels
The US EIA has reported that petroleum demand will remain below 2019 levels for several more months.
Large decreases in monthly US crude oil and natural gas production
The EIA has reported that US crude oil and natural gas production in April had the biggest monthly decrease in years.
US Henry Hub natural gas spot prices hit record lows
The US EIA has reported on Henry Hub natural gas spot prices and how low they have fallen in the first half of 2020.
Petroleum demand drop causes high crude inventories and low refinery utilisation
The US EIA has reported that the drop in petroleum demand led to a rise in crude oil inventories and low refinery utilisation.
US refinery capacity sets new record
The US EIA has reported that refinery capacity set a new record as of 1 January 2020.
US LNG exports decline by more than 50% in 2020
The US EIA has reported that US LNG exports have declined by more than half so far in 2020.