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I Need More – California Refinery Closures, Persian Gulf Issues Strain PADD 5 Product Supply
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 20, 2026 | 05:00 amThe West Coast, particularly California, has been the U.S. region hardest hit by the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, particularly regarding the Golden State’s ability to obtain refined product imports. Today, we discuss the[…]
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U.S. Rig Count Slips Two to 543; Gulf of Mexico Loss Leads Declines
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 17, 2026 | 19:29 pmU.S. oil and gas rig count fell by two rigs to 543 for the week ending April 17 according to Baker Hughes data, as declines in Gulf of Mexico (-2), Haynesville (-1) and the Eagle Ford (-1) outweighed gains in[…]
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Canadian Rig Counts - Gas Rig Count May Have Bottomed, Oil Rig Count Down By 6
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 17, 2026 | 17:34 pmThe Western Canadian rig count fell by 5 rigs for the week ending April 17, according to Baker Hughes data. The gas-directed rig count was up 1 to 53 rigs (blue line in left-hand chart below), while the oil-directed rig[…]
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Trump Administration Could Spare Funding for Most Hydrogen Hubs: Report
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 17, 2026 | 16:11 pmFederal funding for five of the seven regional hydrogen hubs and other energy-related projects that had been in line for termination could instead be preserved following a review by the Trump administration, according to Bloomberg, which cited a 39-page list[…]
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Long Time Comin’ – Can Permian Gas Processing Capacity Keep Pace With Production Gains?
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 17, 2026 | 05:00 amA combination of new natural gas takeaway capacity out of the Permian, rising feedgas demand from LNG export terminals and stronger gas prices at the Waha Hub will support a steady increase in associated gas production. But an important question[…]
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Trump Administration Issues New Presidential Permits for Enbridge Pipelines
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 16, 2026 | 19:53 pmTrump Administration Issues New Presidential Permits for Enbridge Pipelines
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New Low Reached for Permian Natural Gas Prices
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 16, 2026 | 19:51 pmWaha natural gas hit an all time record low in trading for delivery April 16, and SoCal Border also hit a record low as the extreme bearishness of the Permian spills over into other regions.
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Enterprise Neches River Flex Train Loads First Cargo
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 16, 2026 | 17:29 pmPhase 2 of Enterprise’s Neches River ethane terminal appears to have entered service after an LPG vessel was observed departing the terminal with cargo bound for Mexico.
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Greetings From Nashville – Nashville’s Growth Boom Could Have a Big Impact on Regional Fuel Supply
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 16, 2026 | 05:00 amNashville is known for its music, but it’s also a fast-growing gasoline and diesel market, uniquely positioned between the Gulf Coast and Midwest. With major development projects planned, such as the new Tennessee Titans stadium, it’s getting to be a[…]
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Net Imports of Crude Oil Plummet to Record Low
RBN Energy - Daily Energy Posts Apr 15, 2026 | 19:06 pmAccording to the EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report (WPSR) for the week ended April 10, U.S. crude balances snapped tighter in a hurry this week, with imports and exports moving in opposite directions like two gears suddenly misaligned.
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