US inventory falls, exports rise to record level in late December

January 3, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The U.S. domestic propane market continues to change. That’s the message from ICF International in a guest column written for LP Gas magazine.

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Phillips 66's Freeport LP gas export terminal unloaded its first cargo on a very large gas carrier. Photo and video courtesy of Phillips 66

Phillips 66 opens Freeport LP gas export terminal

December 18, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Phillips 66’s Freeport LP gas export terminal opened for business Dec. 16 when the company loaded its first contracted cargo on a very large gas carrier.

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Propane supply paper: prepare and respond

November 24, 2016 By Brian Richesson

The 2013-14 winter has forced the propane industry to take its preparedness level up a notch.

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Export activity on the rise along East Coast

October 24, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

For the week ending Oct. 14, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 1.246-million-barrel draw in U.S. propane inventory.

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EIA adds accuracy to key driver of propane price direction

October 17, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

EIA changed its methodology for collecting data on exports, including propane, in an effort to try and make its weekly estimates more accurate.

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Heating expenditures, propane inventory up in winter outlook

October 13, 2016 By LP Gas

Higher projected U.S. household winter propane expenditures compared to last year and soaring U.S. propane inventory highlight the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual Winter Fuels Outlook, released Thursday, Oct. 13.