Prices of EUROPE GAS fall amid tentative market expectations for an end to the Iran war
Dutch and British benchmark gas prices fell early on Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly two weeks, following news of the U.S. initiative to negotiate an end to the war with Iran which has stopped around a fifth?of global oil and natural gas supplies. Intercontinental Exchange data showed that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub had fallen by 4…
Prices of EUROPE GAS continue to fall as the market watches developments in Iran war
Dutch and British wholesale contracts for gas extended losses on Tuesday, following a sharp fall in the previous session. This was after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that he would delay military strikes against Iran, and that an agreement with Iran could be reached "within five or less days". Data from the…
Gas prices in Europe are expected to fall due to mild weather.
The Dutch and British wholesale gas prices fell on Wednesday morning as the milder weather and forecasts of windy conditions reduced demand and eased fears over storage depletion. The benchmark Dutch 'front-month contract' at the TTF hub fell?0.74 euro?to 29.70 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), which is $10.30/mmBtu by 0901 GMT. This was its lowest level since 12 January, according to LSEG data.
Expand Energy exceeds its fourth-quarter profit expectations and plans to reduce debt by $1 billion in 2026
?U.S. Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday. It aims to improve its balance sheet by reducing debts of at least $1 billion in 2026. The company was able to benefit from the higher prices, as U.S. Natural Gas Futures jumped over 11% sequentially during the fourth quarter.
Minister: No need for market intervention to secure German gas supply
The economy ministry said on Tuesday that Germany's gas supplies are secure and no state intervention is needed. It cited a more stable market than last year, as well as strong LNG and pipeline exports. A spokesperson for the ministry said that the government is working on a successor to current?storage regulations and is examining an extra tool to protect?critical infrastructure…
Spain's gas consumption is expected to fall this year, as the blackout-related boost fades
Spain's gas consumption?will fall by around 7 percent?this coming year?as a result of a softer response to the major blackout that occurred on April 28. The power grid operator has increased the use of stable sources such as gas plants for electricity generation, which cost more but can better control voltage. Arturo Gonzalo…
Gas prices in Europe fall on forecasts of warmer temperatures
The benchmark British and Dutch wholesale gasoline prices fell on Tuesday morning as warmer temperatures forecasts reduced gas demand. LSEG data show that the benchmark Dutch 'front-month contract' at?the TTF Hub was down 0.46 euros to 30.30 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), or $10.54 /mmBtu by 0908 GMT. The Dutch April rate was lower by 0.43 euros at 29.50?euros/MWh.
The Dutch front-month contract of EUROPE GAS has reached a one-month low
Dutch and British wholesale contracts for gas fell on Monday morning. The Dutch benchmark price had reached a low of one month earlier in the day, due to milder weather forecasts and stable supplies. By 0932 GMT, the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was trading at 31.13 euro per megawatt hour. LSEG data shows that it had dropped to 30.67 euro in early trade…
TC Energy exceeds profit expectations as natural gas and power demand increases
Canadian 'pipeline operator TC Energy' beat analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter?profit % on Friday. This was helped by record natural-gas flows across its North American networks as soaring demand for power from data centers boosted volume. Major pipeline operators are doubling down on expectations of rising natural gas demand as LNG export facilities expand…
EUROPE GAS - European prices rise ahead of weekend temperatures drop
Dutch and British gas wholesale contracts traded within a small?range Friday morning. A possible?increase ahead of the temperature drop that is expected this weekend. By 0826 GMT, the benchmark Dutch 'front-month contract' at the TTF hub was nearly flat at 32.29 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), which is $11.22/mmBtu.
As Pipeline Projects Grow, Williams Predicts Higher 2026 Profit
U.S. pipeline operator Williams Companies on Tuesday forecast 2026 profit above analysts' expectations as new pipeline and offshore projects drive growth and natural gas demand continues to rise.Williams, which also increased its annual dividend by 5% to $2.10 per share for 2026, saw its shares rise 2.8% in morning trade.Rising electricity use from crypto-mining…
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
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…