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U.S. proved reserves of natural gas increase 5%, oil reserves remain level at year-end 2016

February 13, 2018
Robust energy production growth coupled with relatively flat U.S. demand support net energy exports in EIA's AEO2018

February 6, 2018
Media Advisory: EIA presents updated long-term energy projections

January 29, 2018
Dr. Linda Capuano begins as new EIA Administrator

January 9, 2018

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The U.S. is an active participant in petroleum markets as both an importer and exporter

U.S. petroleum trade, as explained in the article text
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly, Monthly Energy Review

U.S. net petroleum trade, including crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas plant liquids, has fallen in recent years, reaching 3.7 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2017. This is the lowest level of net petroleum trade (imports minus exports) since 1971. At the same time, total U.S. gross petroleum trade (imports and exports) has reached an all-time high of 16.3 million b/d in 2017.

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