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AltaGas boosts LPG supply for global exports platform

November 13, 2023 By Brian Richesson

AltaGas says it is strengthening its midstream value chain by agreeing to acquire Tidewater’s Pipestone natural gas processing and storage assets.

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This article is tagged with AltaGas, LP gas, Mergers and Acquisitions, midstream, natural gas processing, propane exports, propane supply, rail and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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Propane helps US set mark for petroleum product exports

November 13, 2023 By Brian Richesson

U.S. propane exports have been driving increases in U.S. petroleum product exports for the past four years, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports.

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This article is tagged with crude oil, hydrocarbon gas liquids, natural gas, natural gas liquids, petroleum, propane exports, propane production, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Chart 1: Crude Weekly Commercial Inventories (Chart: Cost Management Solutions)

Weaker crude puts propane into counter-seasonal pricing trend

November 13, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Cost Management Solutions encourages caution about the second half of this winter given the high inventory positions and concerns for propane demand.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, exports, inventory, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventories, propane inventory, propane prices, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Chart 2: US Propane/Propylene Production 2018 Forward (Chart: Cost Management Solutions)

Propane exports key to winter pricing

November 6, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines various scenarios for propane exports that could happen this winter.

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This article is tagged with China, Cost Management Solutions, domestic demand, exports, inventory, Mark Rachal, Mont Belvieu, propane dehydrogenation (PDH), propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventories, propane inventory, propane prices, Trader's Corner, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Growing petrochemical market drives propane exports to Asia

July 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A rapid increase in U.S. propane exports to Asia in recent years contributed to the U.S. reaching a record export level of 1.7 million barrels per day in March.

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This article is tagged with petrochemicals, propane demand, propane exports, propane production, propane supply, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Chart 1: Total U.S. Propane/Propylene Inventory 2018 Forward (Cost Management Solutions)

Propane inventories are setting five-year highs

May 30, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes why propane inventories are still setting five-year highs.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, energy, Mark Rachal, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventories, propane inventory, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. propane inventory and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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How hedging differs in the propane industry

May 22, 2023 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, explains hedging in the propane industry.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, energy, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Chart 1: U.S. Propane/Propylene Demand (Chart: Cost Management Solutions)

Reactions to record low US propane demand

May 15, 2023 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses U.S. propane demand reaching a record low.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, energy, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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AltaGas, Vopak form new joint venture for Canadian LPG export terminal

May 10, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Royal Vopak and AltaGas Ltd. are partnering on a new 50/50 joint venture to further evaluate development of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility.

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This article is tagged with AltaGas, Canada, propane exports, Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Chart 1: Crude and Propane Closing Prices (Credit: Cost Management Solutions)

Is it a good time to buy propane?

May 8, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, reviews propane’s price and how to determine when to buy.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, energy, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog