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    SMU Energy Analysis for October

    Written by Brett Linton


    The October Energy Information Administration (EIA) Short Term Energy Outlook remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty because mitigation and reopening efforts related to COVID-19 continue to evolve. Reduced economic activity from the pandemic has caused changes in 2020 energy demand and supply patterns and will continue to affect these patterns in the future. EIA expects high inventory levels and surplus crude oil production capacity to limit upward pressure on oil prices. U.S. crude oil production is expected to decline in the second quarter of 2021 due to new drilling activity not generating enough production to offset declines from existing wells. EIA expects natural gas spot prices to rise into 2021 due to rising demand and reduced production.

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