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.
Kinder Morgan anticipates higher profits in 2026 due to strong natural gas demand
Kinder Morgan, a pipeline operator, said that it expected a growth in profit for '2026 compared to the 2025 forecast - due to strong natural gas demand. In after-market trading, shares of the company rose 1% to $27.57. The demand for natural gases has been boosted by the increase in LNG exports, and an increase in power…
Minister says UAE wants to increase LNG exports because global demand is outpacing supply
Suhail al Mazrouei, the Energy Minister of the United Arab Emirates, said that his country plans to not only meet its domestic demand for natural gas liquefied, but to also increase exports. Mazrouei agreed with Qatar’s energy minister, that the global demand for gas outpaces investment in production. "We are not only increasing our LNG exports…
Qatar is hopeful that the EU will solve corporate concerns about sustainability laws within a year.
Qatar's Energy minister Saad Al-Kaabi stated on Saturday that he hoped the European Union will resolve concerns about its sustainability laws before the end of December. Qatar has expressed its dissatisfaction with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD), and has threatened gas supply. The dispute revolves…
EUROPE GAS - European prices drop as milder and windier weather returns
The Dutch and British gas price fell on Thursday morning, as the forecast for warmer weather and increased wind next week reduced demand. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was lower by 0.55 euros, or $9.44/mmBtu at 0947 GMT. The Dutch day-ahead contracts was down by 0.38 euros to 27.85 Euros/MWh.
US LNG Exports Hit Record High in November on Cooler Weather
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports hit an all-time monthly high in November for the second straight month, driven by cooler weather and robust output from the country's two largest producers, preliminary data from financial firm LSEG showed on Monday.The U.S., the world's top LNG exporter, shipped 10.9 million metric tonnes last month…
EUROPE GAS prices range bound on warmer weather and Ukraine peace talks
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas traded in a narrow band on Tuesday. This was due to a strong supply coming from Norway, liquefied gas (LNG), softer demand because of warmer temperatures and ongoing discussions to end the conflict in Ukraine. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 29.45 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) or $9.50/mmBtu at 0920 GMT.
EUROPE GAS-European benchmark falls to its lowest level in 18 months on the back of a milder outlook and peace talks with Ukraine
On Monday, the European benchmark contract fell under 30 euros for first time since May 20, 2024. This was due to forecasts of a warmer-than-normal climate in the coming two weeks as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 29.25 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) or $9.88/mmBtu at 0945 GMT.
US Natural Gas Futures Ease 1% on Ample Gas in Storage
U.S. natural gas futures eased about 1% on Thursday on near-record output and ample amounts of gas in storage despite near-historic flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for colder weather and higher demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.The price decline also came despite…
US Natural Gas Futures Climb 4% with LNG Flows, Cold December Forecast
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% on Wednesday on near-record flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for higher demand than previously expected as the weather turns colder than normal going into December.Front-month gas futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 17.9 cents…
EUROPE GAS-Prices in Europe rise due to cold weather.
The price of Dutch and British gas contracts increased on Tuesday morning, as the cold weather across Europe boosted demand for gas heating and increased withdrawals. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was up 0.35 euros at 31.75 Euro per megawatt hour at TTF hub, or $10.78/mmBtu by 0901 GMT. The British day-ahead price of gas rose 1.50 pence, to 83.75 p/therm.
Energy Transition' Future: Fractured, Bumpy and Long
As COP30 kicks off its second week in Brazil, much has changed since the landmark Paris climate agreement was penned 10 years ago.The spirit of cooperation that once reigned has been shattered by economic rivalries and a stark divergence in climate policies among the world’s biggest polluters.The landmark UN COP21 climate agreement signed in Paris on December 12…
IEA Predicts World Oil, Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its climate focus.The Paris-based energy security watchdog also predicted in its annual outlook that the world…
US Natural Gas Futures Reach Eight-Month Peak
U.S. natural gas futures scaled an eight-month peak on Monday, buoyed by robust flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and cold weather.Front-month gas futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 0.5%, to settle at $4.338per million British thermal units (mmBtu). The contract had climbed to $4.51 during the session…
EUROPE GAS - European prices are mixed due to divergent weather forecasts
Dutch and British electricity prices were mixed Monday morning, reflecting forecasts for a quicker return to cooler temperatures that will increase gas demand. However, the weather is still expected to be warmer than normal and windy in the coming days. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was up 0.03 euros at 31.21 Euro per megawatt hour at TTF hub…