Learn more about Petroleum Reserves
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September 2, 2021The U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm authorized the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to conduct an exchange with ExxonMobil Baton Rouge to alleviate any logistical issues of moving crude oil within areas affected by Hurricane Ida.Energy.gov
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August 23, 2021The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced a Notice of Sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). DOE intends to sell up to 20 million barrels of crude oil from the SPR.Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
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February 11, 2021The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy announced today a Notice of Sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesJanuary 14, 2021Today, the U.S. Department of Energy currently plans to sell crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Energy.gov
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June 25, 2020How the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Helps Oil Refiners Weather the StormOffice of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
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Press ReleasesApril 14, 2020DOE today announced it is negotiating contract awards with nine U.S. companies for the purpose of storing their U.S. produced crude oil.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesApril 2, 2020Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced asolicitation to immediately make 30 million barrels of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve’s (SPR’s)Energy.gov
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March 19, 2020At the direction of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, the Department of Energy (DOE) will fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Energy.gov
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March 12, 2020Since its inception in 1991, more than 300,000 high school students have participated in this fast-paced question and answer contest.Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
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Press ReleasesMarch 10, 2020In light of the recent fluctuations in global oil markets...Energy.gov