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EIA: Press Releases
Press Releases from the Energy Information Administration
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the average price of natural gas for the remainder of the winter heating season to be almost 50% higher than the November spot price, despite expectations that U.S. natural gas inventories will remain higher than average throughout the winter. Although the price increase is notable, recent U.S. natural gas prices have been at near or record lows, and the increase will keep prices in line with previous end-of-winter prices.
Posted: December 10, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. refinery capacity to average 17.9 million barrels per day by the end of 2025, about 3% less than at the beginning of this year. In its November Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA forecasts that after declining for several years, refinery margins (the difference between the selling price and the cost of production) for gasoline and diesel, known as crack spreads, will remain relatively unchanged in 2025.
Posted: November 13, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects most U.S. households, on average, will pay about the same to heat their homes as they did last winter. A notable exception is that EIA expects Midwestern homes heated by natural gas will pay about 11% more on average for heat than last winter.
Posted: October 8, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 9, to discuss price, consumption, and expenditure trends for major heating fuels for U.S. households for the upcoming winter. EIA’s Winter Fuels Outlook includes U.S. national and regional forecasts for electric heat, natural gas, heating oil, and propane. We will publish the Winter Fuels Outlook forecasts on Tuesday, October 8, as part of the Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Posted: October 7, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has several sets of data on the domestic production of crude oil and natural gas. Depending on your interests, the resources below can help you find the crude oil and natural gas data you need.
Posted: September 25, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that Brent crude oil prices will return to above $80 per barrel this month, after dipping to $73 per barrel on September 6. In its September Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA forecasts that the Brent crude oil spot price will average $82 per barrel in the fourth quarter of the year.
Posted: September 10, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that U.S. residential electricity prices will increase by about 1% in 2024, the slowest rate of year-over-year growth since 2020. Natural gas prices have been falling since late 2023, and those lower prices are now being factored into retail electricity rates. Natural gas provides the largest share of U.S. electricity generation.
Posted: August 6, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that the United States will generate more electricity from renewables and coal in the second half of this year, as electricity demand and natural gas prices increase.
Posted: July 9, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects crude oil production in the Permian Basin to average about 6.3 million barrels per day in 2024, an increase of nearly 8% from 2023. The Permian Basin accounts for nearly half of U.S. crude oil production, and EIA expects increased production in the Permian and other regions will drive U.S. oil production to successive records in 2024 and 2025.
Posted: June 11, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects electricity generation will grow by about 3% in 2024 and 1% in 2025. Renewable energy sources—chiefly solar—will supply most of that growth.
Posted: May 7, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) decreased its forecast for U.S. coal exports following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the resulting closure of the Port of Baltimore. In its April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA reduced its forecasts for U.S. coal exports for April by 33% and for May by 20% from previous forecasts.
Posted: April 9, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the benchmark Henry Hub spot price to average about $2.25 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2024, a 10% decrease from 2023 and a 65% decrease from 2022. In its March Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA forecasts that U.S. natural gas inventories will be more than 30% higher than average at the end of the winter season following relatively low winter demand.
Posted: March 12, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that U.S. natural gas consumption reached a record high in January at 118 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). A burst of cold weather increased demand for heating and reduced natural gas production, which led to high inventory withdrawals.
Posted: February 6, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is initiating a provisional survey of electricity consumption information from identified cryptocurrency mining companies operating in the United States.
Posted: January 31, 2024, 5:00 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects solar electric generation will account for 7% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2025, up from 4% in 2023, according to its January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Developers have reported that almost 80 gigawatts of solar power will come online over the next two years, increasing U.S. solar generating capacity by 84% and making solar the leading source of growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025.
Posted: January 9, 2024, 5:00 pm
Presentations
Presentations by EIA Administrator and Staff
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Power Engineering
The Latest in Power Generation News
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input on a newly established $6 billion program aimed at supporting the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors.
Posted: February 14, 2022, 9:50 pm
Everyone agrees Winter Storm Uri was a wake-up call. While the ERCOT grid operated successfully through Winter Storm Landon, some work remains to ensure the grid doesn’t snooze during the next major winter weather event.
Posted: February 14, 2022, 7:09 pm
The utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generation.
Posted: February 14, 2022, 3:54 pm
Melanie Green is currently Sr. Director of Power Generation at CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas.
Posted: February 11, 2022, 1:00 pm
When combined cycle plants are run at low loads, problems often arise with overspray from attemperators using traditional mechanical atomization. To address this issue, plants can upgrade to steam atomization attemperators.
Posted: February 11, 2022, 12:00 pm
The latest job change announcements from the electric power and cleantech sectors. CMS Energy named Tonya Berry as SVP of Transformation and Engineering. She previously served as VP of gas operations responsible for gas transmission, distribution, and the integrity of the company’s gas system. She now will be responsible for electric and gas engineering, as well as resource planning, project […]
Posted: February 11, 2022, 9:56 am
The largest public power company in the U.S. is launching a program to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted: February 10, 2022, 9:04 pm
GE and EDF signed an exclusive agreement for EDF to acquire part of GE Steam Power’s nuclear power business.
Posted: February 10, 2022, 8:59 pm
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s 2019 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP), which guides the utility’s direction over the next 15 years.
Posted: February 9, 2022, 9:30 pm
A panel of state legislators rejected a bill that would have provided new financial incentives in New Mexico for the hydrogen fuel that is derived from natural gas.
Posted: February 9, 2022, 3:33 pm
Power Engineering
The Latest in Power Generation News
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input on a newly established $6 billion program aimed at supporting the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors.
Posted: February 14, 2022, 9:50 pm
Everyone agrees Winter Storm Uri was a wake-up call. While the ERCOT grid operated successfully through Winter Storm Landon, some work remains to ensure the grid doesn’t snooze during the next major winter weather event.
Posted: February 14, 2022, 7:09 pm
The utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generation.
Posted: February 14, 2022, 3:54 pm
Melanie Green is currently Sr. Director of Power Generation at CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas.
Posted: February 11, 2022, 1:00 pm
When combined cycle plants are run at low loads, problems often arise with overspray from attemperators using traditional mechanical atomization. To address this issue, plants can upgrade to steam atomization attemperators.
Posted: February 11, 2022, 12:00 pm
The latest job change announcements from the electric power and cleantech sectors. CMS Energy named Tonya Berry as SVP of Transformation and Engineering. She previously served as VP of gas operations responsible for gas transmission, distribution, and the integrity of the company’s gas system. She now will be responsible for electric and gas engineering, as well as resource planning, project […]
Posted: February 11, 2022, 9:56 am
The largest public power company in the U.S. is launching a program to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted: February 10, 2022, 9:04 pm
GE and EDF signed an exclusive agreement for EDF to acquire part of GE Steam Power’s nuclear power business.
Posted: February 10, 2022, 8:59 pm
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s 2019 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP), which guides the utility’s direction over the next 15 years.
Posted: February 9, 2022, 9:30 pm
A panel of state legislators rejected a bill that would have provided new financial incentives in New Mexico for the hydrogen fuel that is derived from natural gas.
Posted: February 9, 2022, 3:33 pm