The United States is now the largest global crude oil producer
The United States likely surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest crude oil producer earlier this year, based on...
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Mar 20, 20182 min read
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
According to EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, total U.S. net electricity generation fell slightly (down 1.5%) in 2017, reflecting lower...
Mar 15, 20182 min read
U.S. crude oil exports increased and reached more destinations in 2017
U.S. crude oil exports grew to an average of 1.1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2017, the second full year since restrictions on crude...
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Natural gas expected to remain most-consumed fuel in the U.S. industrial sector
EIA expects a 40% increase in natural gas consumed in the U.S. industrial sector, from 9.8 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in...
Mar 20, 20173 min read
Despite growth late in the year, U.S. crude oil production decreased in 2016
Despite increasing crude oil prices throughout most of 2016, total U.S. crude oil production in 2016 was below its 2015 level. However,...
Dec 17, 20162 min read
U.S. oil and natural gas proved reserves declined in 2015 because of lower prices
U.S. crude oil proved reserves declined 4.7 billion barrels (11.8%) from their year-end 2014 levels to 35.2 billion barrels at year-end...
Nov 8, 20163 min read
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
On Tuesday, the Cleveland Indians are set to host the Chicago Cubs in game six of the 2016 Major League Baseball World Series. In the 68...
Nov 4, 20161 min read
Oil wells drilled horizontally are among the highest-producing wells
Oil wells drilled horizontally through hydrocarbon-bearing formations are often among the most prolific oil wells in the United States....
Oct 29, 20162 min read
Offshore oil production in deepwater and ultra-deepwater is increasing
Global offshore oil production (including lease condensate and hydrocarbon gas liquids) from deepwater projects reached 9.3 million...
Oct 18, 20163 min read
U.S. crude oil imports increase during first half of 2016, the first increase since 2010
U.S. gross crude oil imports increased by 528,000 barrels per day (b/d), or 7%, during the first half of 2016 compared to the first half...
Oct 1, 20162 min read
United States exports distillate from the Gulf Coast while importing it on the East Coast
U.S. distillate exports increased 85,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2015, reaching nearly 1.2 million b/d. Distillate exports in the first...
Sep 26, 20163 min read
Hydrocarbon production in the Utica play increasingly targets natural gas-rich areas
Production of oil and natural gas in the Appalachian Basin's Utica play—which includes both the Utica and Point Pleasant formations—has...
Jul 31, 20162 min read
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
Primary energy consumption fell slightly in 2015 as a decline in coal use exceeded increases in natural gas, petroleum, and renewables...
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