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December 2018
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December 31, 2018
China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest crude oil importer in 2017
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December 28, 2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years
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December 27, 2018
Most utility-scale fixed-tilt solar photovoltaic systems are tilted 20 degrees-30 degrees
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December 26, 2018
In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970
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December 24, 2018
The United States is now the largest global crude oil producer
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December 21, 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
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December 20, 2018
Hydraulically fractured horizontal wells account for most new oil and natural gas wells
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December 19, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
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December 18, 2018
EIA’s residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
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December 17, 2018
EIA now publishes petroleum export data by U.S. region of origin and destination country
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December 14, 2018
Coming changes in marine fuel sulfur limits will affect global oil markets
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December 13, 2018
South Korea stopped importing condensate from Iran before receiving sanctions waivers
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December 12, 2018
For one week in November, the U.S. was a net exporter of crude oil and petroleum products
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December 11, 2018
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry
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December 10, 2018
U.S. liquefied natural gas export capacity to more than double by the end of 2019
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December 7, 2018
November U.S. natural gas prices increased beyond previous market expectations
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December 6, 2018
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2019, reflecting cellulosic biofuel shortfalls
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December 4, 2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years
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December 3, 2018
Pipeline constraints, refinery maintenance push Western Canadian crude oil prices lower
November 2018
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November 30, 2018
Average U.S. electricity customer interruptions totaled nearly 8 hours in 2017
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November 29, 2018
U.S. crude oil and natural gas proved reserves set new records in 2017
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November 28, 2018
Japan has restarted five nuclear power reactors in 2018
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November 27, 2018
High gasoline inventories help drive U.S. refining margins to five-year lows
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November 26, 2018
New projects expected to reverse Gulf of Mexico natural gas production declines
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November 21, 2018
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are higher than the previous three years
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November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have unique electricity demand patterns
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November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving week: EIA data highlight how energy is used in the kitchen
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November 16, 2018
The Wolfcamp play has been key to Permian Basin oil and natural gas production growth
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November 15, 2018
Total U.S. natural gas stocks end refill season at lowest level in 13 years
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November 14, 2018
U.S. crude oil and natural gas production increased in 2017, with fewer wells
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November 13, 2018
Renewable diesel is increasingly used to meet California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
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November 9, 2018
Water withdrawals by U.S. power plants have been declining
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November 8, 2018
Electricity residential retail choice participation has declined since 2014 peak
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November 7, 2018
Space heating and water heating account for nearly two thirds of U.S. home energy use
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November 6, 2018
Winter begins with higher U.S. heating oil and propane prices
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November 5, 2018
Midwest propane inventories enter winter higher than previous five-year average
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November 2, 2018
Consolidated Edison gets approval for natural gas demand response pilot program
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November 1, 2018
U.S. monthly crude oil production exceeds 11 million barrels per day in August
October 2018
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October 31, 2018
New England’s competitive electricity markets lead to less price volatility
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October 30, 2018
Low Rhine River water levels disrupt petroleum product shipments to parts of Europe
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October 29, 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
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October 26, 2018
Most utility-scale fixed-tilt solar photovoltaic systems are tilted 20 degrees-30 degrees
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October 25, 2018
Europe’s liquefied natural gas imports have increased lately, but remain below 2011 peak
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October 24, 2018
Resumption of Iran sanctions adds uncertainty to crude oil and gasoline price forecasts
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October 23, 2018
Iran has produced and exported less crude oil since sanctions announcement
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October 22, 2018
Hurricane Michael caused 1.7 million electricity outages in the Southeast United States
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October 19, 2018
U.S. manufacturers’ short-term capability to switch fuels continues to decline
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October 18, 2018
Natural gas pipeline rupture in Canada affects U.S. energy markets
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October 17, 2018
Natural gas-fired power plants are being added and used more in PJM Interconnection
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October 16, 2018
The changing U.S. energy trade balance is still dominated by crude oil imports
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October 15, 2018
U.S. nuclear plant outages increased in September after remaining low during summer
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October 12, 2018
Natural gas storage likely to enter winter at lowest levels since 2005
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October 11, 2018
Combined wind and solar made up at least 20% of electric generation in 10 states in 2017
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October 10, 2018
U.S. home heating bills likely to be slightly higher this winter
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October 9, 2018
The United States continues to increase production of lighter crude oil
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October 5, 2018
Hurricane path, not just size, can have a large effect on oil and gas production
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October 4, 2018
Both natural gas supply and demand have increased from year-ago levels
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October 3, 2018
U.S. uranium imports continue as domestic production remains at historical lows
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October 2, 2018
Crude oil entering Gulf Coast refineries has become lighter as imports have declined
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October 1, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels drive electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
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October 1, 2018
U.S. net natural gas exports in first half of 2018 were more than double the 2017 average
September 2018
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September 28, 2018
Columbia River electric generation in 2018 remains normal despite above-normal water flow
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September 27, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels power electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
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September 26, 2018
Like natural gas, coal in the Southwest Power Pool is cycled to accommodate wind power
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September 25, 2018
Summer average wholesale electricity prices in western U.S. were highest since 2008
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September 24, 2018
Crude oil was the largest U.S. petroleum export in the first half of 2018
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September 21, 2018
Seasonality in Brazilian petroleum liquids production is driven by biofuels
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September 20, 2018
East Coast refiners receiving more domestic crude oil from Gulf Coast by tanker and barge
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September 19, 2018
One in three U.S. households faces a challenge in meeting energy needs
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September 18, 2018
OPEC net oil export revenues increased in 2017, will likely continue to increase in 2018
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September 17, 2018
EIA introduces interactive dashboard detailing natural gas storage activity
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September 14, 2018
America’s oldest operating nuclear power plant to retire on Monday
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September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence likely to affect Southeast U.S. electric power, transportation fuels
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September 12, 2018
The United States is now the largest global crude oil producer
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September 11, 2018
Hydroelectricity is the most prevalent renewable source in 19 states; wind in 16
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September 10, 2018
Coal is the most-used electricity generation source in 18 states; natural gas in 16
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September 7, 2018
Haynesville natural gas production is increasing but remains lower than previous peak
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September 6, 2018
In 2015, peripheral devices consumed nearly as much electricity as televisions
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September 5, 2018
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell slightly in 2017
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September 4, 2018
Louisiana and Wyoming consume the most energy per capita; Rhode Island, New York the least
August 2018
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August 31, 2018
U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Labor Day weekend are highest in four years
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August 30, 2018
Shipments to gas stations before certain holidays affect gasoline product supplied
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August 29, 2018
Some U.S. electricity generating plants use dry cooling
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August 28, 2018
Appalachia, Permian, Haynesville drive U.S. natural gas production growth
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August 27, 2018
More than 30% of global maritime crude oil trade moves through the South China Sea
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August 24, 2018
Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii, threatens energy infrastructure
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August 23, 2018
Permian region is expected to drive U.S. crude oil production growth through 2019
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August 22, 2018
U.S. natural gas pipeline exports increase with commissioning of new pipelines in Mexico
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August 21, 2018
U.S. households are holding on to their vehicles longer
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August 20, 2018
The port district of Houston-Galveston became a net exporter of crude oil in April
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August 17, 2018
Electric power sector coal inventories are expected to remain relatively low through 2019
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August 16, 2018
PURPA-qualifying capacity increases, but it's still a small portion of added renewables
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August 15, 2018
Six states account for more than 70% of U.S. fuel ethanol production
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August 14, 2018
Offshore discoveries in the Mediterranean could increase Egypt’s natural gas production
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August 13, 2018
U.S. refineries running at near-record highs
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August 10, 2018
Natural gas pipeline capacity to South Central region and export markets increases in 2018
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August 9, 2018
Higher economic growth in Africa could lead to more energy use, especially in industry
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August 8, 2018
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016
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August 7, 2018
India’s future energy use depends on its rate of economic growth
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August 6, 2018
EIA electricity sales data for Puerto Rico show rate of recovery since hurricanes
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August 3, 2018
U.S. coal shipments reach their lowest levels in years
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August 2, 2018
Summer natural gas price spreads between Henry Hub and Appalachian region have narrowed
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August 1, 2018
U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity continues to increase
July 2018
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July 31, 2018
Electricity Reliability Council of Texas surpassed all-time peak hourly load in July
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July 30, 2018
In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970
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July 28, 2018
Azerbaijan to become a more significant supplier of natural gas to Southern Europe
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July 27, 2018
U.S. distillate fuel inventories are low for this time of year
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July 26, 2018
EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook adds natural gas and hydrocarbon gas liquids charts
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July 25, 2018
China’s projected energy consumption mainly depends on its overall growth rate
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July 24, 2018
EIA’s latest International Energy Outlook highlights analysis of China, India, and Africa
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July 23, 2018
Air conditioning accounts for about 12% of U.S. home energy expenditures
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July 20, 2018
Major utilities continue to increase spending on U.S. electric distribution systems
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July 19, 2018
Crossover utility vehicles overtake cars as the most popular light-duty vehicle type
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July 18, 2018
Permian region natural gas prices fall as production continues to grow
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July 17, 2018
Volcanic lava flows continue to affect geothermal power generation on Hawaii’s Big Island
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July 16, 2018
U.S. refinery capacity virtually unchanged between 2017 and 2018
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July 13, 2018
The United States continues to export MTBE, mainly to Mexico, Chile, and Venezuela
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July 12, 2018
Wind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
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July 11, 2018
Natural gas-fired electricity generation this summer expected to be near record high
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July 10, 2018
China is a key destination for increasing U.S. energy exports
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July 9, 2018
EIA adds Puerto Rico data to its U.S. power plant inventory
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July 3, 2018
Petroleum, natural gas, and coal still dominate U.S. energy consumption
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July 2, 2018
Coal plant retirements and high summer electricity demand lower Texas reserve margin
June 2018
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June 29, 2018
NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights seasonal electric reliability issues
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June 28, 2018
EIA study examines the role of high-voltage power lines in integrating renewables
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June 27, 2018
EIA expects 2018 gasoline prices have peaked
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June 26, 2018
EIA now publishes petroleum export data by U.S. region of origin and destination country
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June 25, 2018
U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids consumption increases as prices, expenditures decrease
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June 22, 2018
Oil company additions to proved reserves in 2017 were the highest since 2013
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June 21, 2018
EIA monthly survey tracks U.S. power plant additions
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June 20, 2018
State efficiency incentives averaged $24 per customer, ranged from $0 to $128 in 2016
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June 19, 2018
Ethane production growth led to record U.S. natural gas plant liquids production in 2017
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June 18, 2018
Adoption of autonomous vehicles could increase U.S. transportation energy consumption
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June 15, 2018
EIA expects Brent crude prices will average $71 per barrel in 2018, $68 per barrel in 2019
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June 14, 2018
Development of Alaska’s ANWR would increase U.S. crude oil production after 2030
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June 13, 2018
Rise in U.S. exports of jet fuel driven by Latin American and Caribbean countries
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June 12, 2018
Power marketers are increasing their share of U.S. retail electricity sales
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June 11, 2018
Global LNG trade continues to grow, especially from Australia and the United States
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June 8, 2018
Southern California’s natural gas infrastructure may face constraints this summer
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June 7, 2018
U.S. households with more vehicles travel more but use additional vehicles less
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June 6, 2018
Distillate fuel oil was the most exported U.S. petroleum product in 2017
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June 5, 2018
EIA’s residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
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June 4, 2018
EIA reports track U.S. crude oil production statistics and trends
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June 1, 2018
Costs of different battery storage technologies depend on technical characteristics
May 2018
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May 31, 2018
Gasoline futures prices are below distillate futures prices, rare for this time of year
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May 30, 2018
Total liquid fuels inventories return to five-year averages in the United States and OECD
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May 29, 2018
Electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
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May 25, 2018
National average gasoline prices approach $3 per gallon heading into Memorial Day
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May 24, 2018
Most U.S. motor gasoline exports go to Mexico
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May 23, 2018
The United States is a net energy importer from Canada
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May 22, 2018
Electrified vehicles continue to see slow growth and less use than conventional vehicles
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May 21, 2018
United States remains the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons
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May 18, 2018
Northeast region slated for record natural gas pipeline capacity buildout in 2018
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May 17, 2018
Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy consumption
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May 16, 2018
U.S. Gulf Coast port limitations impose additional costs on rising U.S. crude oil exports
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May 15, 2018
Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
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May 14, 2018
Most of America’s propane exports go to countries in Asia
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May 11, 2018
Countries in and around the Middle East are adding coal-fired power plants
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May 10, 2018
EIA raises crude oil, gasoline price forecasts for 2018
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May 9, 2018
Solar surpasses biomass to become third-most prevalent renewable electricity source
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May 8, 2018
Future of U.S. nuclear power fleet depends mostly on natural gas prices, carbon policies
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May 7, 2018
Natural gas and renewables make up most of 2018 electric capacity additions
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May 4, 2018
The 2018 EIA Energy Conference is one month away
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May 3, 2018
Biodiesels produced from certain feedstocks have distinct properties from petroleum diesel
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May 2, 2018
U.S. imports of Canadian crude oil by rail increase
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May 1, 2018
U.S. crude oil production efficiency continues to improve
April 2018
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April 30, 2018
New import duties drive biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017
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April 27, 2018
U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017
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April 26, 2018
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
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April 25, 2018
Federal financial interventions and subsidies in U.S. energy markets declined since 2013
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April 24, 2018
Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow
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April 23, 2018
Pennsylvania’s natural gas production continues to increase
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April 20, 2018
Fuel cell power plants are used in diverse ways across the United States
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April 19, 2018
U.S. coal exports increased by 61% in 2017 as exports to Asia more than doubled
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April 18, 2018
The U.S. is an active participant in petroleum markets as both an importer and exporter
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April 17, 2018
Customer spending on electricity expected to increase this summer
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April 16, 2018
U.S. natural gas production and consumption increase in nearly all AEO2018 cases
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April 13, 2018
Natural gas inventories end heating season at the lowest level since 2014
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April 12, 2018
Summer gasoline prices expected to be highest in four years
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April 11, 2018
U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil production to continue at record highs through 2019
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April 10, 2018
By some measures, U.S. natural gas production set a record in 2017
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April 9, 2018
U.S. crude oil production growth projected to be led by light, sweet crude oil
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April 6, 2018
About 7% of fossil fuels are consumed for non-combustion use in the United States
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April 5, 2018
Average frequency and duration of electric distribution outages vary by states
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April 4, 2018
U.S. production of crude oil grew 5% in 2017, likely leading to record 2018 production
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April 3, 2018
In 2017, U.S. electricity sales fell by the greatest amount since the recession
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April 2, 2018
Natural gas storage design capacity increased slightly in 2017
March 2018
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March 30, 2018
EIA projects that U.S. coal demand will remain flat for several decades
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March 29, 2018
EIA uses two simplified metrics to show future power plants’ relative economics
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March 28, 2018
U.S. net energy imports in 2017 fall to their lowest levels since 1982
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March 27, 2018
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports quadrupled in 2017
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March 26, 2018
EIA’s estimates for Texas crude oil production account for incomplete state data
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March 23, 2018
Electricity demand by U.S. manufacturing has declined in recent years
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March 22, 2018
Residential heating oil and propane prices up from last winter
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March 21, 2018
Solar photovoltaic costs are declining, but estimates vary across sources
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March 20, 2018
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
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March 19, 2018
The United States exported more natural gas than it imported in 2017
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March 16, 2018
Solar plants typically install more panel capacity relative to their inverter capacity
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March 15, 2018
U.S. crude oil exports increased and reached more destinations in 2017
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March 14, 2018
The value of U.S. energy exports to Mexico exceeded import value for third year in a row
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March 13, 2018
Venezuela’s crude oil production declines amid economic instability
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March 12, 2018
S&P 500 implied volatility briefly surpassed that of crude oil in February
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March 9, 2018
Investment in tight oil, oil sands, and deepwater drives long-term oil production growth
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March 8, 2018
EIA updates layers to U.S. Energy Mapping System
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March 7, 2018
Average U.S. coal mining productivity increases as production falls
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March 6, 2018
Positive U.S. ethanol margins are driving ethanol production growth
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March 5, 2018
Middle East countries plan to add nuclear to their generation mix
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March 2, 2018
West Coast jet fuel imports increase to meet growing demand
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March 1, 2018
Natural gas expected to remain most-consumed fuel in the U.S. industrial sector
February 2018
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February 28, 2018
The design and application of utility-scale battery storage varies by region
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February 27, 2018
Natural gas power plants purchase fuel using different types of contracts
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February 26, 2018
U.S. uranium concentrate production in 2017 was the lowest since 2004
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February 23, 2018
China becomes world’s second largest LNG importer, behind Japan
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February 22, 2018
Tight oil remains the leading source of future U.S. crude oil production
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February 21, 2018
Recent legislation mandates additional sales of U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil
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February 20, 2018
U.S. ethane consumption, exports to increase as new petrochemical plants come online
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February 16, 2018
U.S. coal production, exports, and prices increased in 2017
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February 15, 2018
U.S. proved reserves of natural gas up in 2016, oil reserves remained unchanged
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February 14, 2018
U.S. imports of solar photovoltaic modules mainly come from Asia
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February 13, 2018
Electricity prices are highest in Hawaii but expenditures are highest in South Carolina
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February 12, 2018
The United States is projected to become a net energy exporter in most AEO2018 cases
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February 9, 2018
Utilities continue to increase spending on transmission infrastructure
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February 8, 2018
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions expected to rise slightly in 2018, remain flat in 2019
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February 7, 2018
Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices
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February 6, 2018
EIA’s latest Annual Energy Outlook projects rising production, relatively flat consumption
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February 5, 2018
China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest crude oil importer in 2017
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February 2, 2018
California plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030
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February 1, 2018
U.S. monthly crude oil production exceeds 10 million barrels per day, highest since 1970
January 2018
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January 31, 2018
South Africa plans to add more natural gas, renewables to its energy supply mix
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January 30, 2018
Hydraulically fractured horizontal wells account for most new oil and natural gas wells
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January 29, 2018
U.S. crude oil exports increased following hurricane-related refinery disruptions
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January 26, 2018
Natural gas production in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia growing faster than demand
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January 25, 2018
EIA expects 2018 and 2019 natural gas prices to remain relatively flat
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January 24, 2018
Wind expected to surpass hydro as largest renewable electricity generation source
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January 23, 2018
January’s cold weather affects electricity generation mix in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
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January 22, 2018
EIA forecasts natural gas to remain primary energy source for electricity generation
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January 19, 2018
Hydroelectric generation in Montana recovers from last summer’s flash drought
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January 18, 2018
EIA expects total U.S. fossil fuel production to reach record levels in 2018 and 2019
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January 17, 2018
Wholesale power prices in 2017 were stable in the east, but increased in Texas, California
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January 16, 2018
Natural gas prices, production, and exports increased from 2016 to 2017
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January 12, 2018
During recent cold snap, the U.S. withdrew a record amount of natural gas from storage
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January 11, 2018
EIA forecasts mostly flat crude oil prices and increasing global production through 2019
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January 10, 2018
Nearly half of utility-scale capacity installed in 2017 came from renewables
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January 9, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
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January 8, 2018
Batteries perform many different functions on the power grid
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January 5, 2018
Cold weather, higher exports result in record natural gas demand
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January 4, 2018
U.S. gasoline prices increased in 2017
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January 3, 2018
Crude oil prices increased in 2017, and Brent-WTI spread widened
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January 2, 2018
Energy commodity prices increased in the second half of 2017