Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
May 14, 2026
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Goldman Sachs provides an update on Energy and Utilities, highlighting significant power grid reliability concerns in the PJM market and shifting investor positioning in the refining sector.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Weakness in Independent Power Producers (IPPs) is driven by FERC concerns regarding PJM grid reliability and the urgent need for new generation.
- 2.Investor positioning in the refining complex has cooled from extreme highs (11/10) to more moderate levels (7/10) due to demand and policy concerns.
- 3.Refining inventories (specifically gasoline) remain low vs. five-year averages ahead of the summer driving season, supporting crack spreads.
Table of Contents
- Survey + IPP questions + Refining inbounds...
- Additional Disclaimers
- Legal Entities Disseminating this Material
- Not a Municipal Advisor
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Authors
Adam Wijaya
Securities
VLO
Themes
Grid Reliability and Capacity ScarcityRefining Margin PersistenceInvestor Positioning & Sentiment Shift
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
