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December 2016

December 16, 2016
U.S. natural gas production resilient to market changes in 2015, but has fallen in 2016
December 15, 2016
U.S. oil and natural gas proved reserves declined in 2015 because of lower prices
December 14, 2016
New EIA survey collects data on production and sales of wood pellets
December 13, 2016
EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
December 12, 2016
Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter
December 9, 2016
Recent OPEC agreement reflected in EIA forecast issued earlier this week
December 8, 2016
EIA adds population density layers to U.S. Energy Mapping System
December 7, 2016
About 30% of distributed solar capacity is owned by third parties
December 6, 2016
New England natural gas pipeline capacity increases for the first time since 2010
December 5, 2016
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
December 2, 2016
Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online
December 1, 2016
New U.S. border-crossing pipelines bring shale gas to more regions in Mexico

November 2016

November 30, 2016
Tighter marine fuel sulfur limits will spark changes by both refiners and vessel operators
November 29, 2016
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico continue to grow
November 28, 2016
Three turbine manufacturers provide more than 75% of U.S. wind capacity
November 23, 2016
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the second-lowest in eight years
November 22, 2016
New infrastructure aims to increase takeaway capacity of natural gas from Utica region
November 21, 2016
EIA creates winter version of its daily energy dashboard for Southern California
November 18, 2016
Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter
November 17, 2016
Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices
November 16, 2016
Amount of natural gas in storage reaches new record
November 15, 2016
U.S. oil drilling increasingly focused in Permian Basin
November 14, 2016
Microchannel gas-to-liquid plants convert stranded natural gas to marketable products
November 10, 2016
In 2015, U.S. coal production, consumption, and employment fell by more than 10%
November 9, 2016
Declining investment in Norway affects exploration drilling more than production drilling
November 8, 2016
Colonial Pipeline restarts Line 1, resumes gasoline shipments to U.S. Southeast
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
November 2, 2016
U.S. summer gasoline consumption sets new high
November 1, 2016
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908

October 2016

October 31, 2016
Fort Calhoun becomes fifth U.S. nuclear plant to retire in past five years
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 26, 2016
Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015
October 25, 2016
Offshore production nearly 30% of global crude oil output in 2015
October 24, 2016
Short positions in U.S. crude oil futures held by producers, merchants at nine-year high
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 19, 2016
Over past decade, Mountain region states have used less coal for electricity generation
October 18, 2016
The world’s nine largest operating power plants are hydroelectric facilities
October 17, 2016
Hurricane Matthew caused millions of customers to go without power
October 13, 2016
Winter heating bills likely to increase, but still remain below recent winters
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
October 11, 2016
On Thursday, EIA’s weekly crude oil inventory will be presented without lease stocks
October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
October 6, 2016
U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years
October 5, 2016
Office buildings with data centers use significantly more electricity than other offices
October 4, 2016
Growth in propane exports drove U.S. petroleum product export growth in first half of 2016
October 3, 2016
California program encourages adoption of zero-emissions vehicles

September 2016

September 30, 2016
Pipeline disruption leads to record gasoline stock changes in Southeast, Gulf Coast
September 28, 2016
China expected to account for more than half of world growth in nuclear power through 2040
September 27, 2016
Recent increases in global nuclear capacity led by Asia
September 26, 2016
Weekly Energy Snapshots provides a weekly recap of EIA data visualizations
September 23, 2016
Hydrocarbon production in the Utica play increasingly targets natural gas-rich areas
September 22, 2016
First shipment of ethane from U.S. Gulf Coast arrives in Europe
September 21, 2016
Pipeline shutdown disrupts gasoline supply in the Southeast
September 20, 2016
EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions
September 19, 2016
The United States is both a major importer and exporter of motor gasoline
September 16, 2016
Recent energy intensity decline in government buildings exceeds commercial sector average
September 15, 2016
Electricity customers’ service restored in Tallahassee after Hurricane Hermine
September 14, 2016
EIA now provides estimates of drilled but uncompleted wells in major production regions
September 13, 2016
Five and a half years after Fukushima, 3 of Japan’s 54 nuclear reactors are operating
September 12, 2016
EIA data show average frequency and duration of electric power outages
September 9, 2016
Japan’s electricity prices rising or stable despite recent fuel cost changes
September 8, 2016
Narrowing crude oil price differences contribute to global convergence of refining profits
September 7, 2016
Natural gas generation and electricity imports used to follow load in California
September 6, 2016
California is using more renewables and less natural gas in its summer electricity mix
September 2, 2016
Gasoline prices prior to Labor Day lowest in 12 years
September 1, 2016
U.S. nuclear outages this summer were higher than in summer 2015

August 2016

August 31, 2016
EIA now using near-real-time export data to improve weekly petroleum consumption data
August 30, 2016
Coal consumption by U.S. educational institutions has declined by 64% since 2008
August 29, 2016
District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032
August 26, 2016
OPEC members' net oil export revenue in 2015 drops to lowest level since 2004
August 25, 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
August 24, 2016
As Japan and South Korea import less LNG, other Asian countries begin to import more
August 23, 2016
North Carolina has more PURPA-qualifying solar facilities than any other state
August 22, 2016
Future U.S. tight oil and shale gas production depends on resources, technology, markets
August 19, 2016
Composition of trade influences goods output, shaping industrial sector energy intensity
August 18, 2016
Crude oil disruptions in Nigeria increase as a result of militant attacks
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
August 16, 2016
U.S. crude oil exports are increasing and reaching more destinations
August 15, 2016
Shale gas production drives world natural gas production growth
August 12, 2016
World tight oil production to more than double from 2015 to 2040
August 11, 2016
Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation
August 10, 2016
U.S. ethanol plant capacity increases for third consecutive year
August 9, 2016
Southern California natural gas inventories nearly flat this injection season
August 8, 2016
High natural gas-fired generation leads to rare summer net national weekly storage draw
August 5, 2016
Oil and natural gas production jobs in May were 26% lower than in October 2014
August 4, 2016
Future natural gas plant liquids production depends on resources, market conditions
August 3, 2016
Crude-by-rail volumes to the East Coast are declining
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
August 1, 2016
New EIA website spotlights key drivers of petroleum product prices

July 2016

July 29, 2016
Changes in steel production reduce energy intensity
July 28, 2016
Stripper wells accounted for 11% of U.S. natural gas production in 2015
July 27, 2016
Many industries use combined heat and power to improve energy efficiency
July 26, 2016
Increased drilling may slow pace of crude oil production declines
July 25, 2016
Hourly information on U.S. electricity supply, demand, and flows is now available
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 20, 2016
U.S. electric system is made up of interconnections and balancing authorities
July 19, 2016
India continues developing its strategic petroleum reserve as its oil imports grow
July 18, 2016
U.S. oil companies closer to balancing capital investment with operating cash flow
July 15, 2016
Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016
July 14, 2016
Natural gas-fired electricity generation expected to reach record level in 2016
July 13, 2016
Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.25 per gallon this summer
July 12, 2016
Global energy intensity continues to decline
July 11, 2016
EIA projects rise in U.S. crude oil and other liquid fuels production beyond 2017
July 8, 2016
Clean Power Plan reduces projected coal production in all major U.S. supply regions
July 7, 2016
EIA electricity generator data show power industry response to EPA mercury limits
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
July 5, 2016
Mexico electricity market reforms attempt to reduce costs and develop new capacity
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline

June 2016

June 30, 2016
Expanded Panama Canal reduces travel time for shipments of U.S. LNG to Asian markets
June 29, 2016
Stripper wells accounted for 10% of U.S. oil production in 2015
June 28, 2016
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
June 27, 2016
Proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would reduce diesel consumption
June 24, 2016
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices decline
June 23, 2016
Panama Canal expansion unlikely to significantly change crude oil, petroleum product flows
June 22, 2016
U.S. crude oil storage capacity utilization rises even as storage capacity grows
June 21, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation decisions affect CO2 emissions and electricity prices
June 20, 2016
EIA launches data add-on tool for Google Sheets
June 17, 2016
Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States
June 16, 2016
The 2016 EIA Energy Conference and job fair is next month
June 15, 2016
Total U.S. electricity sales projected to grow slowly as electricity intensity declines
June 14, 2016
First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating
June 13, 2016
Natural gas flaring in North Dakota has declined sharply since 2014
June 10, 2016
Quarterly coal production lowest since the early 1980s
June 9, 2016
Unplanned global oil supply disruptions reach highest level since at least 2011
June 8, 2016
Fires near Fort McMurray are reducing Canada’s oil sands production
June 7, 2016
Most natural gas production growth is expected to come from shale gas and tight oil plays
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
June 3, 2016
Recent data show divergent trends for rail shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and biodiesel
June 2, 2016
Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions
June 1, 2016
U.S. uranium production is near historic low as imports continue to fuel U.S. reactors

May 2016

May 31, 2016
China’s diesel exports grow, driven by changes in its economy and refining industry
May 27, 2016
U.S. retail gasoline prices lowest since 2009 ahead of Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2016
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
May 25, 2016
Southern states lead growth in biomass electricity generation
May 24, 2016
Germany’s renewables electricity generation grows in 2015, but coal still dominant
May 23, 2016
United States remains largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons
May 20, 2016
Hydropower conditions improve as West Coast drought eases
May 19, 2016
Many natural gas-fired power plants under construction are near major shale plays
May 18, 2016
Future power sector carbon dioxide emissions depend on status of Clean Power Plan
May 17, 2016
EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook is a projection, not a prediction
May 16, 2016
Projected growth in CO2 emissions driven by countries outside the OECD
May 13, 2016
Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993
May 12, 2016
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
May 11, 2016
Annual passenger travel tends to increase with income
May 10, 2016
Crude oil volatility decreases as prices rise from early 2016 levels
May 9, 2016
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2015 are 12% below their 2005 levels
May 6, 2016
Recent U.S. imports of oil tend to be heavier than domestic production
May 4, 2016
Almost all U.S. gasoline is blended with 10% ethanol
May 3, 2016
Declining energy prices lower the cost of living
May 2, 2016
EIA produces new maps of the Utica Shale play

April 2016

April 29, 2016
Natural gas net imports in 2015 at lowest level since 1986
April 28, 2016
Power sector coal demand has fallen in nearly every state since 2007
April 27, 2016
Logistical challenges result in ship-to-ship transfers of U.S. propane exports
April 26, 2016
Canada expects lower natural gas exports to U.S., higher LNG exports to other countries
April 25, 2016
Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices
April 22, 2016
Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power
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 15, 2016
U.S. natural gas production reaches record high in 2015
April 14, 2016
Natural gas storage ends winter heating season at record high
April 13, 2016
Retail gasoline prices this summer expected to be lowest since 2004
April 12, 2016
Canada provides record-high share and amount of U.S. crude oil imports in 2015
April 11, 2016
U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel imports increase 61% in 2015
April 8, 2016
Waste-to-energy electricity generation concentrated in Florida and Northeast
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
April 5, 2016
Mild weather, ample natural gas supply curb Northeast winter power and natural gas prices
April 4, 2016
Average utilization for natural gas combined-cycle plants exceeded coal plants in 2015
April 1, 2016
Ethane production expected to increase as petrochemical consumption and exports expand

March 2016

March 31, 2016
Australia's Gorgon, one of the world's largest LNG terminals, ships first cargo
March 30, 2016
EIA report shows decline in cost of U.S. oil and gas wells since 2012
March 29, 2016
U.S. production of hydrocarbon gas liquids expected to increase through 2017
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 24, 2016
EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity
March 23, 2016
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
March 22, 2016
Wells drilled since start of 2014 provided nearly half of Lower 48 oil production in 2015
March 21, 2016
As coal stockpiles at power plants rise, shippers are reducing coal railcar loadings
March 18, 2016
Demand trends, prices, and policies drive recent electric generation capacity additions
March 17, 2016
High production, low prices mean little change in natural gas storage capacity
March 16, 2016
Natural gas expected to surpass coal in mix of fuel used for U.S. power generation in 2016
March 15, 2016
Hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production
March 14, 2016
Total electricity sales fell in 2015 for 5th time in past 8 years
March 11, 2016
Crude oil shipments by rail from Midwest to coastal regions decline
March 10, 2016
U.S. ethanol exports exceed 800 million gallons for second year in a row
March 9, 2016
U.S. oil production continues to decline, and is now below its year-ago level
March 8, 2016
Coal made up more than 80% of retired electricity generating capacity in 2015
March 7, 2016
U.S. coal exports declined 23% in 2015, as coal imports remained steady
March 4, 2016
Growth in domestic natural gas production leads to development of LNG export terminals
March 3, 2016
Crescent Dunes concentrating solar plant begins producing electricity
March 2, 2016
California wholesale gasoline price falls before switch to summer-grade gasoline
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions

February 2016

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 24, 2016
Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector
February 23, 2016
Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel
February 22, 2016
Pipelines, tankers, and barges convey transportation fuels from Gulf Coast to East Coast
February 19, 2016
For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes
February 18, 2016
Oil production in federal Gulf of Mexico projected to reach record high in 2017
February 17, 2016
Diesel fuel retail price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2005
February 16, 2016
Canada, Mexico, United States launch North American Cooperation on Energy Information site
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
February 10, 2016
U.S. mining and exploration investment declined 35% in 2015
February 9, 2016
Natural gas use for power generation higher this winter
February 8, 2016
Demand response saves electricity during times of high demand
February 5, 2016
California has nearly half of the nation’s solar electricity generating capacity
February 4, 2016
High inventories help push crude oil prices to lowest levels in 13 years
February 3, 2016
Computer and technology use in education buildings continues to increase
February 2, 2016
Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year
February 1, 2016
Natural gas leak at California storage site raises environmental and reliability concerns

January 2016

January 29, 2016
Winter storm knocks out power for more than a million customers
January 28, 2016
New pipeline projects increase Northeast natural gas takeaway capacity
January 27, 2016
Spread between Henry Hub, Marcellus natural gas prices narrows as pipeline capacity grows
January 26, 2016
Changing contract expiration dates will affect crude oil futures comparisons
January 25, 2016
Natural gas prices expected to rise over next two years
January 22, 2016
Upcoming winter storm may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
January 21, 2016
Oman is the largest non-OPEC oil producer in the Middle East
January 20, 2016
Hydrogen for refineries is increasingly provided by industrial suppliers
January 19, 2016
Iran’s petroleum production expected to increase as sanctions are lifted
January 15, 2016
Warmer weather, lower energy prices are reducing home heating expenditures
January 14, 2016
U.S. average gasoline price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2009
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 11, 2016
Wholesale power prices decrease across the country in 2015
January 8, 2016
Coal production and prices decline in 2015
January 7, 2016
U.S. gasoline prices in 2015 were lowest since 2009
January 6, 2016
Crude oil prices started 2015 relatively low, ended the year lower
January 5, 2016
Average annual natural gas spot price in 2015 was at lowest level since 1999
January 4, 2016
Prices for oil and natural gas commodities fell during 2015

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