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December 2013

December 20, 2013
U.S. electricity sales have decreased in four of the past five years
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 17, 2013
Pennsylvania is the fastest-growing natural gas-producing state
December 16, 2013
Increased tight oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce petroleum and liquid imports
December 13, 2013
Abundant 2013 corn harvest boosts ethanol production
December 12, 2013
Propane demand hits a record high for November
December 11, 2013
Existing resource base and policy decisions provide the West with electric fuel diversity
December 10, 2013
Iran’s oil exports not expected to increase significantly despite recent negotiations
December 9, 2013
Marcellus region to provide 18% of total U.S. natural gas production this month
December 6, 2013
December natural gas prices spike in Boston
December 5, 2013
Gas furnace efficiency has large implications for residential natural gas use
December 4, 2013
Natural gas use for power generation falls as industrial sector's use continues to rise
December 3, 2013
Future world energy demand driven by trends in developing countries
December 2, 2013
Renewable electricity production grows in Texas

November 2013

November 27, 2013
Gasoline prices this Thanksgiving lower than a year ago
November 26, 2013
Libyan crude oil production levels influence international crude oil markets
November 25, 2013
Coal-fired electric generators continue to dominate electric supply in the central region
November 22, 2013
Use of coal-fired generators in the Southeast has been declining
November 21, 2013
EPA issues proposed rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard
November 20, 2013
Natural gas prices reflect decreasing seasonality
November 19, 2013
Increased Northeast natural gas production reduces net inflow of supply from other areas
November 18, 2013
Electricity in the Mid-Atlantic region is predominantly fueled by coal and nuclear sources
November 15, 2013
Bakken oil production forecast to top 1 million barrels per day next month
November 14, 2013
2013 completions of large solar thermal power plants mark technology gains
November 13, 2013
Recent production growth from presalt resources increases Brazil’s total crude output
November 12, 2013
Northeast grows increasingly reliant on natural gas for power generation
November 8, 2013
The mix of fuels used for electricity generation in the United States is changing
November 7, 2013
Japan is the second largest net importer of fossil fuels in the world
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 2013

October 31, 2013
EIA's new map layers provide more detailed information on petroleum infrastructure
October 30, 2013
Marcellus natural gas pipeline projects to primarily benefit New York and New Jersey
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 25, 2013
Waste fuels are a significant energy source for U.S. manufacturers
October 24, 2013
Midcontinent Independent System Operator adding four new electric territories in December
October 23, 2013
North America leads the world in production of shale gas
October 22, 2013
Highlights of new Drilling Productivity Report
October 21, 2013
EIA to release new Drilling Productivity Report
October 18, 2013
Electricity use by machine drives varies significantly by manufacturing industry
October 17, 2013
Global nuclear generation capacity totaled more than 370 gigawatts in 2012
October 10, 2013
New-vehicle fuel economy continues to increase
October 9, 2013
Markets expect Marcellus growth to drive Appalachian natural gas prices below Henry Hub
October 8, 2013
Heating costs for most households are forecast to rise from last winter’s level
October 7, 2013
Ethanol blending provides another proxy for gasoline demand
October 4, 2013
U.S. expected to be largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2013
October 3, 2013
Nearly 80% of EIA’s website users come from outside the energy industry
October 2, 2013
Top four U.S. coal companies supplied more than half of U.S. coal production in 2011
October 1, 2013
Natural gas-fired combustion turbines are generally used to meet peak electricity load

September 2013

September 30, 2013
Lower railroad energy consumption reflects improved efficiency, reduced tonnage
September 27, 2013
Multiple factors push Western Europe to use less natural gas and more coal
September 26, 2013
Variability in electricity demand highlights potential roles for electricity storage
September 25, 2013
Natural gas generation lower than last year because of differences in relative fuel prices
September 24, 2013
Megatons to Megawatts program will conclude at the end of 2013
September 23, 2013
Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity
September 20, 2013
Oil futures price curve has steepened over the past six months
September 19, 2013
E85 motor fuel is increasingly price-competitive with gasoline in parts of the Midwest
September 18, 2013
Kazakhstan consortium achieves first oil production from Kashagan field
September 17, 2013
Most new residential solar PV projects in California program are not owned by homeowners
September 16, 2013
Rapid increases in electricity demand challenge both generating unit and system operators
September 13, 2013
Nuclear outages begin to increase with the start of the fall refueling season
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
September 9, 2013
Cooler-than-normal August relieves strain on Texas electricity market
September 6, 2013
Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure in 2014 will challenge New England energy markets
September 5, 2013
Higher wind generation in the Southwest Power Pool is reducing use of baseload capacity
September 4, 2013
Trends in natural gas storage capacity utilization vary by region
September 3, 2013
Transmission upgrades compensate for coal-fired retirements in Ohio electric region

August 2013

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 28, 2013
The U.S. relies on foreign uranium, enrichment services to fuel its nuclear power plants
August 27, 2013
Electricity demand patterns matter for valuing electricity supply resources
August 26, 2013
World petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe
August 23, 2013
West Virginia, southwest Pennsylvania form an integrated natural gas production region
August 22, 2013
EIA projects natural gas inventories to reach 3,800 billion cubic feet by November
August 21, 2013
Glass manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry mainly fueled by natural gas
August 20, 2013
Eastern Mediterranean natural gas exploration focused on the Levant Basin
August 19, 2013
EIA publishes state fact sheets on residential energy consumption and characteristics
August 16, 2013
Chinese investments play large role in Southeast Asia hydroelectric growth
August 15, 2013
The South anchors growth in use of electricity for air conditioning since 1993
August 14, 2013
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2013; additional adjustments expected in 2014
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 7, 2013
Wyoming dominates sales of coal produced from federal and Indian lands
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
August 1, 2013
Proved reserves of crude oil and natural gas in the United States up sharply in 2011

July 2013

July 31, 2013
U.S. biodiesel production reached a record level in May 2013
July 30, 2013
New infrastructure boosts West Virginia, southern Pennsylvania natural gas production
July 29, 2013
Natural gas liquids prices trend down since the start of 2012
July 26, 2013
Coal market fundamentals changed, yet spot prices remained stable
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
July 24, 2013
Natural gas storage working capacity grows 2% in 2012
July 23, 2013
Wholesale electricity prices rose across the United States
July 22, 2013
U.S. natural gas spot prices increased during first-half 2013
July 19, 2013
Short-term, real-time power prices reflect system strain during Northeast heat wave
July 18, 2013
Increased U.S. coal consumption met by burning through stockpiles
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 11, 2013
New EIA inventory tracks state energy efficiency programs
July 10, 2013
Rail delivery of U.S. oil and petroleum products continues to increase, but pace slows
July 9, 2013
EIA releases energy infrastructure map with real-time storm information
July 8, 2013
Pumped storage provides grid reliability even with net generation loss
July 5, 2013
Food and paper account for 3.4% of nation’s energy use
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
July 2, 2013
Lower power prices and high repair costs drive nuclear retirements
July 1, 2013
The cement industry is the most energy intensive of all manufacturing industries

June 2013

June 28, 2013
Price difference between Brent and WTI crude oil narrowing
June 27, 2013
Midwest gasoline prices returning to normal
June 26, 2013
Metallurgical industries are key parts of energy-intensive manufacturing
June 25, 2013
Average U.S. residential summer 2013 electric bill expected to be lowest in four years
June 24, 2013
Electric supply additions are not keeping pace with increased peak-hour demand in Texas
June 21, 2013
25% of U.S. coal exports go to Asia, but remain a small share of Asia’s total coal imports
June 20, 2013
Industrial sector natural gas use rising
June 19, 2013
U.S. coal exports set monthly record
June 18, 2013
Apartments in buildings with 5 or more units use less energy than other home types
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 13, 2013
What caused the run-up in ethanol RIN prices during early 2013?
June 12, 2013
Federal Power Marketing Administrations operate across much of the United States
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 7, 2013
New generators help California meet summer challenges to electric reliability
June 6, 2013
Electricity reliability report released; Texas and California raise concerns for summer
June 5, 2013
U.S. ethanol production and the Renewable Fuel Standard RIN bank
June 4, 2013
Bulk chemicals industry uses 5% of U.S. energy
June 3, 2013
RINs and RVOs are used to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard

May 2013

May 31, 2013
Hurricane effects on oil and natural gas production depend on storm trajectory, strength
May 30, 2013
Feed-in tariff: A policy tool encouraging deployment of renewable electricity technologies
May 29, 2013
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
May 28, 2013
Incremental costs of higher efficiency can vary by appliance
May 24, 2013
Gasoline prices rise in the Midwest as the summer driving season approaches
May 23, 2013
Coal regains some electric generation market share from natural gas
May 22, 2013
Extended tax credits could raise projected renewable electricity capacity and generation
May 21, 2013
A number of western states increased oil production since 2010
May 20, 2013
Ethanol production capacity little changed in past year
May 17, 2013
Mexico Week: U.S.-Mexico electricity trade is small, with tight regional focus
May 16, 2013
Mexico Week: Record Mexican natural gas imports include higher flows from U.S.
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 7, 2013
President’s proposed budget calls for strategic review of government’s role in TVA
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 2, 2013
U.S. exports of liquefied petroleum gases projected to continue through 2040
May 1, 2013
State gasoline taxes average 23.5 cents per gallon but vary widely

April 2013

April 30, 2013
Extending current energy policies would reduce U.S. energy use, carbon dioxide emissions
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 25, 2013
Long-term outlook for nuclear generation depends on lifetime of existing capacity
April 24, 2013
Lower wholesale power prices reduce quark spreads available to nuclear plant operators
April 23, 2013
Future power market shares of coal, natural gas generators depend on relative fuel prices
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 18, 2013
Lower residential energy use reduces home energy expenditures as share of household income
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 15, 2013
EIA releases additional Annual Energy Outlook 2013 content
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
April 11, 2013
Year-to-date natural gas use for electric power generation is down from 2012
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
April 2, 2013
Sales of specialty incandescent bulbs decline despite exemption from efficiency standards
April 1, 2013
India’s economic growth is driving its energy consumption

March 2013

March 29, 2013
Two Wyoming mines accounted for 20% of U.S. coal production by tons in 2012
March 28, 2013
Solar activity can affect transmission grid, but 2013 activity less than anticipated
March 27, 2013
Rising North Dakota oil production and demand spurs two new refineries
March 26, 2013
Extended nuclear plant outages raise Southern California wholesale power prices
March 25, 2013
Over half of U.S. natural gas pipeline projects in 2012 were in the Northeast
March 22, 2013
U.S. economy and electricity demand growth are linked, but relationship is changing
March 21, 2013
Pennsylvania natural gas production rose 69% in 2012 despite reduced drilling activity
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 14, 2013
Above-normal outages of U.S. nuclear capacity persist at the start of 2013
March 13, 2013
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high in 2012
March 12, 2013
Syrian unrest threatens potential role as an energy transit country
March 11, 2013
Ethanol producers respond to market conditions
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
March 7, 2013
Heating and cooling no longer majority of U.S. home energy use
March 6, 2013
Two perspectives on household electricity use
March 5, 2013
Saudi Arabia was world's largest petroleum producer and net exporter in 2012
March 4, 2013
Homes show greatest seasonal variation in electricity use
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040

February 2013

February 28, 2013
U.S. crude oil production tops 7 million barrels per day, highest since December 1992
February 27, 2013
Power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides continue to decline in 2012
February 26, 2013
Cellulosic biofuels begin to flow but in lower volumes than foreseen by statutory targets
February 25, 2013
Why have gasoline prices risen since the start of the year?
February 22, 2013
California hydro forecast declines on dry weather
February 21, 2013
Dry January lowers the Pacific Northwest water supply forecast for April through September
February 20, 2013
Dark spreads measure returns over fuel costs of coal-fired generation
February 19, 2013
Gulf Coast crude stocks generally fall sharply in December because of inventory taxes
February 15, 2013
EIA now delivers monthly electricity data in interactive data browser
February 14, 2013
Few transportation fuels surpass the energy densities of gasoline and diesel
February 13, 2013
Alkylation is an important source for octane in gasoline
February 12, 2013
Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes
February 11, 2013
Wind industry installs almost 5,300 MW of capacity in December
February 8, 2013
An introduction to spark spreads
February 7, 2013
EIA begins posting daily energy prices on Today in Energy webpage
February 6, 2013
Stadiums and arenas use efficient, high wattage lamps
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 2013

January 31, 2013
2012 Brief: U.S. ethanol prices and production lower compared to 2011
January 30, 2013
Stretches of Upper Mississippi River near record-low levels
January 29, 2013
China consumes nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined
January 28, 2013
Coking is a refinery process that produces 19% of finished petroleum product exports
January 25, 2013
Coal stockpiles at electric power plants were above average throughout 2012
January 24, 2013
New aggregation programs drive consumer participation in Illinois electricity choice
January 23, 2013
How much electric supply capacity is needed to keep U.S. electricity grids reliable?
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 17, 2013
EIA publishes historical data series on natural gas storage in salt caverns
January 16, 2013
Large mergers drive changes in ownership of electric generating capacity in 2012
January 15, 2013
2012 Brief: Natural gas liquids prices down in 2012
January 14, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal prices and production in most basins down in 2012
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 9, 2013
2012 Brief: Average wholesale electricity prices down compared to last year
January 8, 2013
2012 Brief: Average wholesale natural gas prices fell 31% in 2012
January 7, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal and mid-continent crude oil prices declined during 2012

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