Archive - A Plainview on Crude Oil

Gulf Coast Hurricane Risk: Evaluating Isaias Threat to Coastal Energy Infrastructure

A detailed breakdown of potential supply chain disruptions across Eastern Gulf oil production, pipelines, terminals, and coastal refineries.

Oct 7 • Plainview Energy Analytics

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SPR Crude Release: The Dual Earnings Tailwind for Energy Transfer and Seaway

November and December crude exchanges will spike marine exports and bolster future import revenue during SPR refill cycles.

Oct 5 • Plainview Energy Analytics

September 2026

DOE Solicits 40 Million Barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Why This Exchange Is Built to Succeed

Backwardation in the WTI curve and attractive interest rate dynamics create strong incentives for traders to absorb the upcoming crude tender.

Sep 29 • Plainview Energy Analytics

Enbridge Wrangler Pipeline Filing Could Hint at Early Express Platte Expansion In Service

Tariff Filing Details 30,000 bpd Committed Capacity From Wyoming to Midwest Refining Hubs

Sep 28 • Plainview Energy Analytics

Western Canadian Select Oil Differentials Spike to Over $20: Infrastructure Outages Ignite Volatility

Midwest refinery outages and pipeline bottlenecks widen the WCS-WTI discount, but relief is likely on the horizon.

Sep 21 • Plainview Energy Analytics

Plains Acquisition of Silver Creek Assets Highlights Midstream Competition for High-Value Rockies Crude Assets

As operators scramble for Powder River Basin volumes, Plains All American’s latest asset acquisition sets up a strategic contest with Enbridge.

Sep 16 • Plainview Energy Analytics

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White House Eyes Defense Production Act to Boost Fuel Output: Can U.S. Refineries Deliver?

Exploring debottlenecking, conversions, and unit restarts as the administration seeks rapid relief for rising gas and diesel prices.

Sep 14 • Plainview Energy Analytics

Deep Dive: Enbridge’s Acquisition of the Pony Express Pipeline

Future Operational Synergies, Expansion Plans, and Unlocking Latent Capacity

Sep 10 • Plainview Energy Analytics

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Energy Transfer Adds to Permian Footprint with Delta Express Pipeline Acquisition

An 8-inch Central Basin Platform line to Pegasus could shift Blackbeard crude toward Midland and Energy Transfer’s Gulf Coast egress

Sep 8 • Plainview Energy Analytics

August 2026

Trans Mountain Files $3.97 Billion Mainline Optimization and Puget Sound Expansion to Add 210,000 bpd by Late 2028

Combined with the approved DRA expansion, the system would gain 300,000 bpd of capacity as shipper demand remains strong

Aug 31 • Plainview Energy Analytics

Sacagawea Cuts Palermo Rates to Compete for Bakken Crude-by-Rail

A temporary incentive rate from Keene and Johnson’s Corner aims to defend shipments to Washington refineries as diesel lifts rail costs

Aug 31 • Plainview Energy Analytics

Enbridge’s $600 Million Salt Creek Midstream Deal Could Hint at Longer-Term Permian Ambitions

Orla, Wink North, and Delaware Crossing Assets Strengthen Wellhead-to-Water Links as Gulf Coast Takeaway Tightens

Aug 26 • Plainview Energy Analytics

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