U.S. propane exports have hit new highs in recent years. Now, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, butane is following suit.

U.S. normal butane exports averaged nearly 500,000 barrels ... Butane can also be converted to isobutane through isomerization, a key process for producing high octane gasoline components.

The average U.S. exports of normal butane increased by 12% year-over-year, reaching 500 thousand barrels per day in 2024. Global demand for butane in the petrochemical industry has increased ...