Tag: EIA

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Was 2017 the Year the U.S. Came into Its Own as an Energy Exporter?

March 1, 2018 Roughneck Staff

“When the crude oil export ban was lifted in January 2016, many broadly viewed it as good for the industry and free trade but were not quite sure about its impact. In 2017, we saw U.S. exports of crude, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG), and refined products continue to rise… “This rise aligns…

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The Role of NGLs in the American Petrochemical Boom

February 26, 2018 Roughneck Staff

The U.S. domestic natural gas production has experienced an unprecedented increase during the past 10 years. This was mainly attributable to ongoing advancements in drilling and producing technologies, such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, coupled with access to prolific shale plays. In just a decade, production grew to more than 26.4 tcf (trillion cubic…