2024 was a year of notable accomplishments. Check out the highlights of EIA products and programs this year.
Texas
December 10, 2024Five states drove record U.S. natural gas production in 2023
October 10, 2024
U.S. hourly electricity demand peaked in July with widespread heatwaves
October 3, 2024
Data centers and cryptocurrency mining in Texas drive strong power demand growth
October 2, 2024
Utility-scale U.S. solar electricity generation continues to grow in 2024
September 17, 2024
Heat content of dry natural gas in Texas was among the lowest in the United States in 2023
September 10, 2024
Natural gas pipeline capacity from the Permian Basin is set to increase
May 22, 2024
Forecast strong hurricane season presents risk for U.S. oil and natural gas industry
May 16, 2024
Natural gas-fired electricity generation in Texas set winter record in January 2024
May 9, 2024
Propane prices were slightly lower this winter compared with last winter
April 12, 2024
Natural gas filled in most of the drop in solar generation in Texas during April 8 eclipse
April 9, 2024
Solar capacity additions are changing the shape of daily electricity supply in Texas
December 12, 2023
New pipelines will bring significant volumes of natural gas to new LNG export terminals
October 5, 2023
Peak hourly U.S. electricity demand in July was the second highest since 2016
August 22, 2023
Commercial energy use increased in eight states in 2021 over pre-pandemic levels
August 21, 2023
Difference in natural gas prices between Texas and Henry Hub narrowed in first half 2023
July 26, 2023
Texas power grid met record-breaking demand for electricity during recent heat wave
July 13, 2023
As Texas wind and solar capacity increase, energy curtailments are also likely to rise
July 6, 2023
Two counties in New Mexico account for 29% of Permian Basin crude oil production
June 27, 2023
LNG-exporting Gulf Coast states drove U.S. natural gas demand growth
June 13, 2023
Natural gas production in the Permian region established a new record in 2022
May 18, 2023
Texas and New Mexico led U.S. crude oil production in 2022
April 17, 2023
Pennsylvania natural gas production changed little in 2022
February 14, 2023
Spending by U.S. natural gas consumers rose 37% in 2021, especially in Oklahoma and Texas
January 30, 2023
Proved reserves of natural gas increased 32% in the United States during 2021
January 11, 2023
Crude oil prices forecast to decline beginning in the second half of 2023
January 4, 2023
Crude oil prices increased in first-half 2022 and declined in second-half 2022
October 6, 2022
ERCOT electricity prices vary more with changes in wind power than with electricity demand
September 30, 2022
Advances in technology led to record new well productivity in the Permian Basin in 2021
September 15, 2022
More natural gas rigs are now operating in the United States than before the pandemic
September 1, 2022
Record numbers of solar panels were shipped in the United States during 2021
August 26, 2022
Crude oil production in Texas’s Eagle Ford region has been increasing since February 2022
August 18, 2022
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico are increasing at the West Texas border
August 5, 2022
U.S. propane spot prices have declined from multiyear highs
August 4, 2022
Pipeline projects announced to expand Permian natural gas capacity
July 22, 2022
Public U.S. oil producers saw higher revenues and higher operational costs during Q1 2022
July 15, 2022
EIA updated geologic maps of the hydrocarbon-rich Midland Basin Spraberry formation
April 29, 2022
Calcasieu Pass, the seventh U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, begins production
February 14, 2022
Generators in Texas meet electric demand, avoid widespread outages during recent cold snap
January 4, 2022
Crude oil prices increased in 2021 as global crude oil demand outpaced supply
December 28, 2021
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
December 22, 2021
U.S. crude oil production fell by 8% in 2020, the largest annual decrease on record
November 9, 2021
Crude oil demand returns faster than supply, increasing prices and reducing inventories
October 19, 2021
Drilling and completion improvements support Permian Basin hydrocarbon production
September 27, 2021
High global demand, low global supply contribute to rising U.S. propane spot prices
August 31, 2021
Six U.S. states accounted for over half of the primary energy produced in 2019
August 10, 2021
Texas’s Midland Basin accounted for 15% of U.S. crude oil production in 2020
July 23, 2021
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico established a new monthly record in June 2021
June 8, 2021
New infrastructure connects West Texas natural gas-producing areas to demand markets
May 10, 2021
February 2021 weather triggers largest monthly decline in U.S. natural gas production
May 7, 2021
Average Texas electricity prices were higher in February 2021 due to a severe winter storm
April 21, 2021
Texas likely to add record utility-scale solar capacity in the next two years
March 31, 2021
Extreme winter weather event in Texas reduced fuel ethanol production in February
March 12, 2021
Texas uses natural gas for electricity generation and home heating
March 9, 2021
U.S. crude oil production fell by 8% in 2020, the largest annual decrease on record
March 4, 2021
Texas and Florida had large small-scale solar capacity increases in 2020
March 3, 2021
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
March 1, 2021
Cold weather led to refinery shutdowns in U.S. Gulf Coast region
February 25, 2021
Texas natural gas production fell by almost half during recent cold snap
February 19, 2021
Extreme winter weather is disrupting energy supply and demand, particularly in Texas
January 27, 2021
Six states accounted for more than half of U.S. jet fuel consumption in 2019
December 8, 2020
Natural gas venting and flaring in North Dakota and Texas increased in 2019
November 24, 2020
EIA updates geological maps of Midland Basin’s Wolfcamp formation
November 12, 2020
2020 could be a record year for U.S. wind turbine installations
October 15, 2020
Wind is a growing part of the electricity mix in Texas
September 10, 2020
In 2018, U.S. energy expenditures increased for the second consecutive year
August 31, 2020
More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density
July 24, 2020
EIA now estimates biodiesel production and consumption by state
May 27, 2020
North American crude oil prices are closely, but not perfectly, connected
April 27, 2020
Low liquidity and limited available storage pushed WTI crude oil futures prices below zero
December 6, 2019
Natural gas venting and flaring increased in North Dakota and Texas in 2018
December 4, 2019
EIA updates geologic maps of the Delaware Basin’s Bone Spring formation
September 17, 2019
Natural gas and wind forecast to be fastest growing sources of U.S. electricity generation
August 14, 2019
State-level average annual gasoline expenditures per capita ranged from $400 to $1,400
August 7, 2019
EIA introduces short-term forecasts for wholesale electricity prices
July 31, 2019
Texas ranks first in U.S.-installed wind capacity and number of turbines
June 18, 2019
NERC report highlights potential summer electricity issues for Texas and California
June 7, 2019
Four states account for more than half of U.S. wind electricity generation
April 9, 2019
U.S. crude oil production grew 17% in 2018, surpassing the previous record in 1970
April 1, 2019
Energy-related carbon dioxide emission profiles differ dramatically from state to state
January 8, 2019
Wholesale power prices were generally higher in 2018, with both winter and summer spikes
November 16, 2018
The Wolfcamp play has been key to Permian Basin oil and natural gas production growth
November 8, 2018
Electricity residential retail choice participation has declined since 2014 peak
August 22, 2018
U.S. natural gas pipeline exports increase with commissioning of new pipelines in Mexico
August 20, 2018
The port district of Houston-Galveston became a net exporter of crude oil in April
August 10, 2018
Natural gas pipeline capacity to South Central region and export markets increases in 2018
July 31, 2018
Electricity Reliability Council of Texas surpassed all-time peak hourly load in July
July 18, 2018
Permian region natural gas prices fall as production continues to grow
July 2, 2018
Coal plant retirements and high summer electricity demand lower Texas reserve margin
June 25, 2018
U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids consumption increases as prices, expenditures decrease
May 16, 2018
U.S. Gulf Coast port limitations impose additional costs on rising U.S. crude oil exports
May 10, 2018
EIA raises crude oil, gasoline price forecasts for 2018
April 4, 2018
U.S. production of crude oil grew 5% in 2017, likely leading to record 2018 production
January 17, 2018
Wholesale power prices in 2017 were stable in the east, but increased in Texas, California
January 3, 2018
Crude oil prices increased in 2017, and Brent-WTI spread widened
December 5, 2017
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
November 15, 2017
Transportation constraints and export costs widen the Brent-WTI crude oil price spread
November 13, 2017
CO2 emissions from coal fell by record amount in 2015, led by Texas and Midwest
November 1, 2017
Widening Brent-WTI price spread unlikely to change East Coast crude oil supply
October 26, 2017
Gulf Coast refinery runs are approaching levels seen prior to Hurricane Harvey
October 16, 2017
U.S. crude oil production expected to increase through end of 2017, setting up record 2018
September 13, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused electric system outages and affected wind generation in Texas
September 11, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused U.S. Gulf Coast refinery runs to drop, gasoline prices to rise
August 25, 2017
Hurricane Harvey headed for area with significant oil, natural gas infrastructure
August 15, 2017
EIA’s Drilling Productivity Report adds Anadarko region, aggregates Marcellus and Utica
August 2, 2017
Among states, Texas consumes the most energy, Vermont the least
July 31, 2017
Wyoming, Texas, and Pennsylvania rank as the top net energy suppliers among states
July 13, 2017
Brent and WTI crude oil prices expected to average about $50 per barrel through 2018
May 9, 2017
New pipeline infrastructure should accommodate expected rise in Permian oil production
April 25, 2017
Ohio and Pennsylvania increased natural gas production more than other states in 2016
March 6, 2017
U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
January 31, 2017
Major U.S. tight oil-producing states expected to drive production gains through 2018
December 5, 2016
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
November 7, 2016
U.S. crude oil production in 2015 was the highest since 1972, but has since declined
August 23, 2016
North Carolina has more PURPA-qualifying solar facilities than any other state
May 19, 2016
Many natural gas-fired power plants under construction are near major shale plays
March 23, 2016
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
March 11, 2016
Crude oil shipments by rail from Midwest to coastal regions decline
January 26, 2016
Changing contract expiration dates will affect crude oil futures comparisons
January 13, 2016
Crude oil prices to remain relatively low through 2016 and 2017
January 12, 2016
State severance tax revenues decline as fossil fuel prices drop
January 6, 2016
Crude oil prices started 2015 relatively low, ended the year lower
November 4, 2015
Texas expected to keep breaking records for wind generation as wind capacity grows
August 19, 2015
EIA lowers crude oil price forecast through 2016
August 17, 2015
Texas electric grid serves record-high power demand
July 13, 2015
Last Monday’s large percentage decline in crude oil prices was relatively rare
July 10, 2015
EIA’s estimates for state crude oil production account for incomplete, lagged data
March 12, 2015
Oil price decline leads to lower tax revenues in top oil-producing states
February 19, 2015
Wind generates more than 10% of Texas electricity in 2014
January 21, 2015
EIA updates Eagle Ford maps to provide greater geologic detail
January 14, 2015
Market expectations of oil price uncertainty have increased in recent months
January 6, 2015
Crude oil prices down sharply in fourth quarter of 2014
January 5, 2015
Energy had larger price declines than most nonenergy commodities in 2014
November 26, 2014
U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the lowest since 2009
November 25, 2014
Shale gas provides largest share of U.S. natural gas production in 2013
November 5, 2014
Texas leads nation in growth in oil and natural gas production jobs during 2013
November 3, 2014
U.S. gasoline prices move with Brent rather than WTI crude oil
October 28, 2014
Benchmarks play an important role in pricing crude oil
September 29, 2014
New Eagle Ford wells continue to show higher production
September 23, 2014
Higher Permian production, constrained infrastructure increase spread between WTI oil hubs
August 15, 2014
Reasons for projected natural gas-fired generation growth vary by region
August 7, 2014
Energy production and other mining account for a large percentage of some state economies
July 30, 2014
Oil prices drive projected enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide
July 9, 2014
Six formations are responsible for surge in Permian Basin crude oil production
July 1, 2014
North Dakota and Texas now provide nearly half of U.S. crude oil production
June 24, 2014
Fewer wind curtailments and negative power prices seen in Texas after major grid expansion
June 23, 2014
Texas hits new peak wind output
June 20, 2014
NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights regional electricity capacity margins
April 15, 2014
Twelve states produced 80% of U.S. wind power in 2013
April 10, 2014
Crude oil reserves at start of 2013 reach highest level since 1976
April 1, 2014
Florida gasoline supply sources and prices reflect broader market shifts
February 18, 2014
Peak-to-average electricity demand ratio rising in New England and many other U.S. regions
February 10, 2014
Eagle Ford production increasingly targets oil-rich areas
January 27, 2014
States closer to western mines have lower coal costs
January 9, 2014
U.S. crude oil production growth contributes to global oil price stability in 2013
December 17, 2013
Pennsylvania is the fastest-growing natural gas-producing state
December 2, 2013
Renewable electricity production grows in Texas
September 9, 2013
Cooler-than-normal August relieves strain on Texas electricity market
August 5, 2013
Spread narrows between Brent and WTI crude oil benchmark prices
June 28, 2013
Price difference between Brent and WTI crude oil narrowing
June 25, 2013
Average U.S. residential summer 2013 electric bill expected to be lowest in four years
June 24, 2013
Electric supply additions are not keeping pace with increased peak-hour demand in Texas
June 6, 2013
Electricity reliability report released; Texas and California raise concerns for summer
May 21, 2013
A number of western states increased oil production since 2010
March 20, 2013
U.S. crude oil production on track to surpass imports for first time since 1995
March 19, 2013
Bakken crude oil price differential to WTI narrows over last 14 months
March 13, 2013
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high in 2012
February 28, 2013
U.S. crude oil production tops 7 million barrels per day, highest since December 1992
February 7, 2013
EIA begins posting daily energy prices on Today in Energy webpage
January 10, 2013
2012 Brief: Average 2012 crude oil prices remain near 2011 levels
January 7, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal and mid-continent crude oil prices declined during 2012
December 4, 2012
U.S. monthly crude oil production reaches highest level since 1998
November 15, 2012
Europe and Asia are the leading destinations for U.S. coal exports in 2012
October 9, 2012
EIA improves state-level monthly oil production estimates with up to 10 years of revisions
September 13, 2012
EIA survey shows Gulf Coast plants recovering from hurricane outages
September 11, 2012
Pad drilling and rig mobility lead to more efficient drilling
August 21, 2012
Crude oil prices peaked early in 2012
August 20, 2012
Natural gas, renewables dominate electric capacity additions in first half of 2012
August 16, 2012
Energy needed to produce aluminum
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
July 19, 2012
Much of the country’s refinery capacity is concentrated along the Gulf Coast
July 16, 2012
Crude oils have different quality characteristics
July 10, 2012
Rising production in the Permian basin
June 26, 2012
Drop in U.S. gasoline prices reflects decline in crude oil costs
June 21, 2012
North American spot crude oil benchmarks likely diverging due to bottlenecks
June 15, 2012
Working crude oil storage capacity at Cushing, Oklahoma rises
June 11, 2012
U.S. dry natural gas production growth levels off following decline in natural gas prices
June 8, 2012
U.S. crude oil production in first quarter of 2012 highest in 14 years
June 1, 2012
Reserve electric generating capacity helps keep the lights on
May 24, 2012
OPEC spare capacity in the first quarter of 2012 at lowest level since 2008
May 1, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices spike in Texas
April 27, 2012
Top 5 producing states' combined marketed natural gas output rose in 2011
April 23, 2012
Eagle Ford oil and natural gas well starts rose sharply in first quarter 2012
April 17, 2012
Williston Basin crude oil production and takeaway capacity are increasing
April 10, 2012
U.S. imports of Nigerian crude oil have continued to decline in 2012
April 5, 2012
Spot crude prices near 12-month high; natural gas and power prices near 12-month low
April 4, 2012
Cushing crude oil inventories rising in 2012
March 20, 2012
Refinery utilization rates react to economics in 2011
March 19, 2012
U.S. crude oil imports drop to lowest level since 1999 as domestic oil production rises
March 15, 2012
U.S. natural gas net imports at lowest levels since 1992
March 14, 2012
Five states accounted for about 56% of total U.S. crude oil production in 2011
March 1, 2012
Review of developments in crude oil and product markets over the past two months
February 29, 2012
WTI discount to Brent and premium to Bakken both rising in early 2012
January 25, 2012
From 1980 to 2010, most regions contributed to growth in global crude oil production
January 12, 2012
2011 Brief: Brent crude oil averages over $100 per barrel in 2011
January 11, 2012
2011 Brief: Wholesale electricity prices mostly lower in 2011
January 9, 2012
2011 Brief: Energy commodity price trends varied widely during 2011
December 5, 2011
Spread between WTI and Brent prices narrows on signs of easing transportation constraints
November 14, 2011
Strong finish to 2011 natural gas storage injection season on Oct. 31
November 3, 2011
Trends in Eagle Ford drilling highlight the search for oil and natural gas liquids
October 31, 2011
3:2:1 Crack spreads based on WTI & LLS crude oils have diverged in 2011
October 27, 2011
Recent gasoline and diesel prices track Brent and LLS, not WTI
October 24, 2011
Cross-market relationships strengthened in the third quarter of 2011
September 9, 2011
Texas Heat Wave, August 2011: Nature and Effects of an Electricity Supply Shortage
September 8, 2011
EPA rule requires SO2 emissions reduction from Texas coal power plants in 2012
August 22, 2011
Recently, S&P 500 Index and WTI crude oil futures price movements tracked each other
August 8, 2011
High temperatures drove record electricity demand and very high wholesale prices in Texas
May 18, 2011
Electricity retail choice is mandated in Texas and growing in three States
March 18, 2011
Haynesville surpasses Barnett as the Nation's leading shale play
March 14, 2011
Crude oil and condensate production rises at Bakken and other U.S. shale plays
February 28, 2011
WTI-Brent crude oil price spread has reached unseen levels
February 11, 2011