Strukturalne zmiany na rynku ropy naftowej w Stanach Zjednoczonych
Structural Changes in Crude Oil Market in the United States

Summary/Abstract: The shale revolution that began in 2008 caused structural changes in the crude oil sector in the United States. The article aims to try to identify the most important factors influencing the development of unconventional crude oil in the U.S. In addition, the author researches the changes in the volume of U.S. oil production. The lifting of export restrictions led to a reduction in the volume of imported crude oil from abroad and a significant increase in the volume of exported petroleum products. Consequently, the United States became a net exporter of crude oil in 2019, which was reflected in the structure of the international crude oil trade. The last part described that demand and supply shock has started in the oil markets, and it has slowed the development of the shale revolution in the U.S. The reduction in the number of cases contributed to the partial unblocking of economic activity; however, the demand for petroleum products, including mainly for jet fuel, did not return to pre-pandemic levels. The coming months will show in which direction the further development of the shale revolution in the U.S. would go. This could largely depend on the potential development of the next wave of coronavirus.

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