Thursday, February 5, 2026

Gas Demand News

Petronas signs a 20-year LNG Supply Deal with QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy has agreed to supply Petronas with 2 million metric tonnes of LNG per year in a deal lasting 20 years. This will help meet the country's increasing gas demand despite its dwindling gas reserves. Qatar signed a 27-year LNG deal with Japan in the last week, and this deal was the first long-term LNG supply agreement between the two nations.

Moroccan Energy Ministry Pauses Gas Pipeline Project

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Morocco's energy ministry said on Monday it has paused a tender launched last month for a gas pipeline project, without giving details on the reasons for the suspension.The tender sought bids to build a pipeline linking a future gas terminal at the Nador West Med port on the Mediterranean to an existing pipeline that…

In January, the US accounted for 60% of Europe's LNG imports.

Data?showed that the United States provided 60% of Europe's liquefied gas in this month. This confirms its position as Europe's leading LNG?supplier, as European officials are becoming wary of their?growing dependence?on U.S. Energy. Kpler, a data analytics company, shared that the 60% share represented an increase compared to both January 2025 and last month, when U.S.

India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative

Executives from the country's largest importers have said that India's appetite is likely to increase in the next few years, due to the demand for liquefied gas across fertiliser, city-gas, refining, and power sectors. They added that a lower price would be necessary to increase consumption. India is currently the fourth largest buyer of LNG in the world.

India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative

Executives from India's leading importers have said that the demand for liquefied gas in India is expected to increase over the next few years. This will be driven by the demand for city gas, fertilizers, power, and refining. They added that a lower price would be necessary to encourage further consumption. India is…

Inpex is working to advance Indonesia's Abadi LNG Project in order to meet the government's request

Takayuki ueda, CEO of Inpex Japan, said that the company is working hard to accelerate the start-up of the Abadi project to Indonesia in order to "meet" the government's request for speed. Western companies have shown a "strong interest" to purchase liquefied gas. Inpex will benefit from the long-delayed project worth $20 billion…

Kinder Morgan beats quarterly profit estimates on strong natgas demand

Kinder Morgan, which is a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc., beat Wall Street's expectations on Wednesday for its fourth-quarter profits. This was due to higher volumes transported by its pipelines. In extended trading, shares of the pipeline operator increased 1.4% to $28.99. U.S. Midstream Companies such as Kinder…

Climate activist shareholder group pushes BP, Shell on plans for declining oil demand

The group Follow This, a climate activist shareholder group, and more than?20 investors filed resolutions on Wednesday asking BP and Shell how they would create value if the global demand for gas and oil declined. The resolutions are a strategic change on the part the Dutch activist group. In April, it announced that…

Climate activist shareholder group pushes BP, Shell on plans for declining oil demand

The group Follow This, a climate activist shareholder group, and'more than '20 other investors filed resolutions on Wednesday calling on BP to explain how it will generate value if the global demand for gas and oil declines. The resolutions are a strategic change on the part the Dutch activist group. In April, it announced…

Gas prices in Europe fall as warmer temperatures are expected

LONDON, January 8 - Dutch wholesale gas prices and British wholesale gas rates fell on Thursday as temperatures are expected to warm up and reduce demand for 'gas for heating. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch 'front-month contract' at TTF hub fell 0.56 euros to 27.77 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), which is $9.50/mmBtu by 0921 GMT.

US Natural Gas Futures Fall Ahead of Warmer Weather, Slow Demand

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U.S. natural gas futures began the year on a weak note on Friday, weighed down by forecasts for warmer weather and expectations of slower demand growth.Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were 9.6 cents, or 2.6%, lower at $3.59 per million British thermal units. The contract posted a 1.5% gain in 2025, after rising over 44% in 2024.

US Natural Gas Falls Over 5% Ahead of Above Normal Temperatures

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U.S. natural gas futures fell over 5% on Tuesday, pressured by forecasts of above normal temperatures next week, though the market was set for a second consecutive yearly gain led by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants. Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded 20.3 cents lower…

US Natural Gas Futures Rise as Forecasts Predict Colder Weather

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U.S. natural gas futures rose on Friday in thin-volume trading and were on track for a weekly gain, ending a two-week losing streak, as forecasts pointed to colder weather and increased demand in the weeks ahead.Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were up 4.4 cents, or 1% at $4.29 per million British thermal units.

US Natural Gas Futures Rise Alongside LNG Export Demand

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U.S. natural gas futures rose 4% on Tuesday, boosted by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for more demand than previously expected over the next two weeks.Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 15.3 cents, or 4%, at $4.105 per million British thermal units by 08:59 AM ET. Priced ended 0.5% lower on Monday.

Goldman projects oil prices to decline and sees gold at $4900 by December 2026. Copper remains the preferred industrial metal.

Goldman Sachs believes that gold prices will rise 14% by December 2026 to $4,900 an ounce in its base scenario. However, the firm warned of upside risks due to potential diversification with private investors. Goldman Sachs stated that it expected cyclical support and structurally high demand from central banks to boost…

EUROPE GAS-European gas prices rise due to a colder and less windy climate, LNG shortage

Gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain rose on Wednesday, supported by an improved weather forecast and an interruption at the Freeport Liquefied Natural Gas?plant. Storages are still 'below previous years' levels. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 27.50 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) or $9.44/mmBtu at 0941 GMT. This is an increase of 0.60 Euro.

Prices for gas in Europe are little changed, as the cooler weather increases demand

Dutch and British gas traded in a narrow band on Monday morning after rising the previous two sessions. Cooler weather supported higher gas demand, and a sharp fall in wind speeds boosted gas demand for electricity generation. But stable supply limited gains. Data compiled by LSEG revealed that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was down by 0.04 euros at 27…

Tokyo Gas CEO: More than half of investments in overseas markets will be directed to the US within 3 years.

Tokyo Gas, Japan’s largest city gas provider, will direct more than half the 350 billion yen ($2.3billion) it has set aside for overseas investments in the next three years to the U.S., according to CEO Shinichi Sasayama. Tokyo Gas announced a plan in?October to invest 1.3 trillion yen by March 2029. This included 350 billion yen to fund overseas projects, such as U.S. Shale Gas Development.

State researcher: China's oil demand will plateau in 2030.

A research group affiliated with the state 'oil'major CNPC announced on Thursday that China's oil consumption will?plateau? between 2025 and 2030 as electric vehicles reduce the demand for gasoline and Diesel. Haibo Wang is the director of oil?market?research for CNPC Economics & Technology Research Institute. She said…

EUROPE GAS - European prices trade in narrow range due to strong supply and demand pickup

Dutch and British gas prices rose on Wednesday morning, but remained confined to a small range. This was due to the strong supply of liquefied?gases (LNG), which offset an increase in demand due to a cooler weather forecast. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 27.06 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) or $9.24/mmBtu at 0854 GMT. This is a decrease of 0.43 euros.