There's been much discussion lately on possible refined products export bans, and the effect(s). I tried to find this newsletter (pasted below) on the API site but failed. Here is today's copy which of course won't have active links. CEOs earlier have said that if exports are banned, then oil price will go to 150. Both API and Oil Co execs have also said that they expect ~80-85$ oil for the foreseeable future. LNG companies aren't betting on any ban, they're expanding both capacity and export capability. Plus they have contracts for the next several years already.Del wrote: ↑05 Oct 2022, 09:11Multiple things can be true at the same time. I expect the market will lose this gust soon. But what is the energy news saying?
October 5, 2022
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Oil groups warn against refined products export ban
In a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the American Petroleum Institute and the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers urged the Biden administration "to disavow a refined product export ban or export restrictions," warning that such action "would likely decrease inventory levels, reduce domestic refining capacity, put upward pressure on consumer fuel prices, and alienate US allies during a time of war." In related news, sources said a ban or limits on natural gas exports this winter are off the table as the administration remains committed to ongoing liquefied natural gas exports to Europe. Full Story: Fox Business (10/4), Reuters (10/4)
INDUSTRY NEWS
US shale's response to OPEC+ output curbs will be muted
As the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies prepare to meet today to consider what could be the largest output cuts since 2020, energy executives warned the US shale industry won't step in to fill the gap amid persistent supply, labor and capital constraints. "Until more capital is made available for US producers, they'll be hard-pressed to increase production and OPEC will continue to have control over pricing," said Enterprise Offshore Drilling CEO Brad James. Full Story: Reuters (10/4)
Study: Gathering lines leaking more methane than thought
Permian Basin natural gas gathering lines are leaking at least 234,792 short tons of methane per year, which corresponds to an emission factor per pipeline kilometer that is 14 times greater than Environmental Protection Agency estimates, according to new research from Stanford University, the University of Arizona, the Environmental Defense Fund and Carbon Mapper. The study also found about 50% of the total emissions came from just 15% of the detected leaks. Full Story: Houston Chronicle (tiered subscription model) (10/4)
API data show drop in US crude oil, product stockpiles
US crude oil inventories slid by 1.77 million barrels last week, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles shed 3.47 million barrels and 4.05 million barrels, respectively, the American Petroleum Institute reported. Full Story: OilPrice (UK) (10/4)
Hydrogen successfully blended with gas in pilot project
A pilot project spearheaded by the New York Power Authority in partnership with the Electric Power Research Institute's Low-Carbon Resources Initiative and General Electric demonstrated combustion of hydrogen-natural gas blends on an LM6000 SAC gas turbine at the Brentwood Power Station on Long Island. A fuel blend containing 35% hydrogen slashed gas turbine outlet carbon dioxide emissions by about 14%, but nitrogen oxide emissions rose by up to 24% at higher levels of hydrogen, the results show. Full Story: Natural Gas Intelligence (tiered subscription model) (10/4)
POLICY WATCH
SCOTUS questions EPA's authority over wetlands
The US Supreme Court kicked off a new term on Monday by hearing oral arguments in Sackett v. EPA, with the justices questioning how the Environmental Protection Agency defines "adjacent" when applying the Clean Water Act to wetlands near navigable waters, as well as other aspects of the law. The ruling is due out by the end of June. Full Story: E&E News (10/3), Bloomberg Law (10/4), Reuters (10/3)
US, Mexico extend deadline to hash out energy dispute
A 75-day consultation period for the US and Mexico to resolve a dispute over the latter's energy policy reform expired on Monday, giving the US the right to file a request for a dispute resolution panel under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Instead, the nations have agreed to extend the consultation period in hopes of coming to an amicable agreement. Full Story: BNN Bloomberg (Canada) (10/3)