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About one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz

by Laura Black | Jun 23, 2025 | Oil & Gas News

In 2024, about 20% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade transited the Strait of Hormuz, primarily from Qatar. The strait is a critical route for oil and petroleum products as well.

Residential electricity bills could increase slightly this summer

by Laura Black | Jun 23, 2025 | Oil & Gas News

During summer 2025, from June through September, residential customers in the United States can expect average monthly electricity bills of $178, a slight increase from last summer’s average of $173. We expect a slight decrease in consumption, driven by cooler...

U.S. primary energy production, consumption, and exports increased in 2024

by Laura Black | Jun 20, 2025 | Oil & Gas News

The United States continued to produce more energy than it consumed in 2024. This surplus energy production helped energy exports grow to a record high 30.9 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2024, up 4% from 2023. Energy imports stayed flat at 21.7 quads in...

EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports

by Laura Black | Jun 18, 2025 | Oil & Gas News

We forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 barrels per day (b/d) this year and by 177,000 b/d in 2026 in our June Short-Term Energy Outlook because of new licensing requirements for U.S. exports of ethane to China. Any policy changes that relax licensing...

Amid regional conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains critical oil chokepoint

by Laura Black | Jun 16, 2025 | Oil & Gas News

The Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran, connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The strait is deep enough and wide enough to handle the world’s largest crude oil tankers, and it is one of the world’s most important...

U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased in 2024

by Laura Black | Jun 13, 2025 | Oil & Gas News

Underground working natural gas storage capacity in the Lower 48 states increased in 2024 according to our latest data. We calculate natural gas storage capacity in two ways: demonstrated peak capacity and working gas design capacity. Both increased in 2024....

Maximizing Tax Benefits with Oil and Gas Investments

by Jay Young | Apr 10, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand

As an experienced investor in the oil and gas industry, I can confidently say that one of the biggest advantages of investing in this sector is the significant tax benefits available. If you’re considering oil and gas as part of your investment strategy, the U.S....

Natural Gas Power Generation Reaches Record High

by Jay Young | Mar 12, 2025 | Investing, Oil & Gas, Tax Savings, Taxes, The Upside

Newsletter No. 86 Good afternoon, It is Thursday, October 10, 2024 and here is another edition of The Upside where I bring you the latest updates on the oil and gas industry, including what’s happening here at King. This Week’s Headlines Natural Gas Power...

Chevron Hess Merger Clears FTC Review

by Jay Young | Mar 12, 2025 | Investing, Oil & Gas, Tax Savings, Taxes, The Upside

Newsletter No. 85 Good afternoon, It is Thursday, October 3, 2024 and here is another edition of The Upside where I bring you the latest updates on the oil and gas industry, including what’s happening here at King. This Week’s Headlines Chevron-Hess Merger...

Insurance Firms Boosting O&G Investments

by Jay Young | Mar 12, 2025 | Investing, Oil & Gas, Tax Savings, Taxes, The Upside

Newsletter No. 84 Good afternoon, It is Thursday, September 26, 2024 and here is another edition of The Upside where I bring you the latest updates on the oil and gas industry, including what’s happening here at King. This Week’s Headlines Insurers State Farm...
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