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Upstream Investment in Mexico Rises Ahead of Key Presidential Election
In the most recent auction in Mexico, 19 out of 29 bids were awarded, sharply higher than the seven expected by the government. Officials estimate that the awarded blocks could eventually attract $93 billion in investment.

Colombia’s Lost Opportunity
The volatile nature of oil prices, widespread opposition to new projects, and the uncertainty of local and national politics make it crucial for Colombia to diversify its economy.

Houston Becomes Major Trading Hub as U.S. Crude Exports Soar
The boom in crude exports & the increased relevance of Houston in the trading world reflect significant improvements in energy security. But it’s important to keep the changes in context: The U.S. still imports a large amount of crude oil.

U.S. Refining Rebounds from Hurricanes, Returns to Market Dominance
The structural shift in the U.S. refined products markets throughout this decade—with the U.S. becoming a net exporter—has benefited consumers, the country’s manufacturing sector, and the trade balance.

Products Markets Feel the Heat as Refiners Overproduce
If refinery utilization remains near current levels, there is the danger of more inventory increases and downward pressure on product prices.

Refiners Adjust Well to Shale Boom, But Good Times May Not Last
Exports of refined products and a rebound in gasoline demand have been crucial elements of refiner success as of late.

U.S. Refiners’ Woes Likely to Get Worse
Market conditions had been mostly kind to U.S. refiners over the past five years, but current oversupply of refined products, excess downstream capacity, and tight spreads between the two major benchmarks have considerably changed the outlook.

LNG and Propane Trade to Gain from Panama Canal Expansion, Crude Not So Much
While crude and products will see only modest changes from the expansion of the Panama Canal, the effects for LNG and propane will be much greater. The U.S. LNG industry will now have access to a transit route that can accommodate larger tankers at a time the industry is primed to export volumes to Asia.

Refiners Still Profitable Despite Product Overhang, Benchmark Convergence
The refining sector is the one part of the oil & gas industry that is actually making money in the current low price environment. The good times are slowing down, with demand growth weakening and refined product inventories ballooning, but U.S. refiners are still set to have a strong year in 2016

With Crude Oil So Weak, Why Aren’t Drivers Seeing More Relief at the Pump?
With U.S. demand surging and exports on the rise, this summer has been a good time to be a refiner.