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DOE has released 17.5 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since March
Today in Energy Apr 30, 2026 | 14:00 pmBetween the week ending March 20 and the week ending April 24, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a total of 17.5 million barrels of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), according to data in our[…]
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Alaska proved reserves increased in 2024, while nationwide proved reserves fell
Today in Energy Apr 29, 2026 | 14:00 pmOil and gas producers operating in Alaska reported increases in proved reserves in 2024 at a time when low prices triggered a decrease in nationwide proved reserves, according to our recently released U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves,[…]
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International LNG prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure
Today in Energy Apr 28, 2026 | 14:00 pmPrices for natural gas in Europe and Asia have diverged from those in the United States since the February 28 closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Small modular reactors and microreactors under development in the United States
Today in Energy Apr 27, 2026 | 14:00 pmElectric utilities in the United States currently operate about 98 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear generating capacity, but very little nuclear capacity has been built in the last few decades. High capital costs and lengthy licensing and approval processes have limited[…]
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Brent crude oil spot prices surge past futures price in April
Today in Energy Apr 24, 2026 | 14:00 pmThe Dated Brent spot price increased to a premium of more than $25 per barrel (b) compared with the front-month Brent futures contract in early April. Brent crude oil price benchmarks are widely used by commodities traders, financial market participants,[…]
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The 10th U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, Golden Pass, ships first cargo
Today in Energy Apr 23, 2026 | 14:00 pmOn April 22, 2026, Golden Pass LNG-the 10th liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the United States-shipped its first cargo from Train 1, according to the project developer. The shipment left port 23 days after achieving first LNG production in[…]
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Natural gas inventories at the end of winter heating season were near five-year average
Today in Energy Apr 21, 2026 | 14:00 pmWe estimate the Lower 48 U.S. states began this natural gas injection season (April–October) with 1,890 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of working natural gas in storage, based on interpolated data from our Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report. This level was[…]
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China, the United States, and Japan hold most strategic oil inventories in 2025
Today in Energy Apr 20, 2026 | 14:00 pmIn the 1970s, the United States and other OECD countries established strategic oil stocks aimed at mitigating the impact of supply disruptions. In March 2026, the United States, along with other members of the International Energy Agency, agreed to a[…]
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U.S. natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up
Today in Energy Apr 16, 2026 | 14:00 pmIn our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we forecast that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will continue to increase as five LNG export projects start operations and ramp up production by the end of 2027. We also forecast increased[…]
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What's in your gasoline? Understanding U.S. motor gasoline formulations
Today in Energy Apr 15, 2026 | 20:00 pmMotor gasoline in the United States is a blend of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with specific formulas varying by region and season. To meet federal air quality standards, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulators require different formulations, depending[…]
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