US Natural Gas Prices Rise as LNG Exports Increase
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Monday on near-record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for more demand this week than previously expected.Front-month gas futures for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rose 6.7 cents, or 2.0%, to $3.391 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) at 8:42 a.m. EDT (1242 GMT).In the cash market…
NGSA: US natgas production to reach record levels this winter
According to the Natural Gas Supply Association’s Winter Outlook 2025-2026, U.S. Natural Gas production will reach record levels this winter. This will help meet domestic demand and a growing liquefied gas export market. This winter, the U.S. Natural Gas Market faces a balance act: increasing supply versus growing demand. The NGSA stated that while production and storage is strong, wildcards could cause price pressure.
US Natural Gas Prices Drop 4% on Record Output
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a nine-month low on Tuesday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand through early September than previously expected.Another factor weighing on gas prices was a decline in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas export plants due to small reductions at several facilities.Front…
Demand at Two Top US LNG Plants Declines
Two of the United States' largest liquefied natural gas export plants recorded major declines in demand for natural gas on Monday, suggesting parts of their facilities might be down, according to data from financial firm LSEG.Cheniere's Sabine Pass export facility in Texas, which utilizes up to 4.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, was down to 3.7 bcf, and Sempra's Cameron LNG plant in Louisiana…
US Natural Gas Prices Drop 3% Ahead of Cooler Weather Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 3% on Monday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather next week than previously expected.Front-month gas futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 9.5 cents, or 3.3%, to $2.821 per million British thermal units by 5:53 a.m. EDT (0953 GMT).The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) projected Hurricane Erin…
US Natgas Prices Rise on Increasing Demand
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Wednesday after dropping to an eight-month low in the prior session on forecasts for more demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and near-record gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.That small price increase came despite near-record output, ample supplies of the fuel in storage, and the approach of a storm that could affect the U.S. East Coast as a demand-destroying hurricane next week.
US Natural Gas Prices Rise to Two-Week High Amidst Hot Weather
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday as hot weather boosts the amount of gas power generators must burn to keep air conditioners humming and on near-record flows of gas to LNG export plants.Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 2.8 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $3.551 per million British thermal units, their highest close since June 27 for a second day in a row.The U.S.
US Natural Gas Prices Fall 6% in Volatile Contract Expiration Trade
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday to a one-week low in volatile contract expiration trade, pressured by an expected decline in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.Traders said Freeport LNG in Texas might reduce output and they pointed to forecasts for less demand this week than previously expected.On its last day as the front-month, gas futures for June delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) fell 19.4 cents…
German prompt price falls amid weak demand
The wholesale price of German spot electricity dropped on Thursday due to the fact that France was celebrating a holiday and the weekend. France was largely closed for the commemoration of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War Two. This has withdrawn a sizeable amount of consumption from the market while solar supply increased across the region. LSEG analysts cited a number bearish factors in demand and supply…
The US natgas price has fallen on the market due to rumors that Freeport LNG in Texas will shut down
The price of U.S. Natural Gas Futures declined on Tuesday, as market speculation spread that the Texas export facility of U.S. company Freeport LNG would be shut down. Freeport officials declined to comment. Freeport is one the most closely monitored LNG export plants around the world, as the start and end of its operations can cause large price swings on global gas markets. Gas prices in the U.S.
The US natgas price is rising due to concerns about Canada tariffs
U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose 10% on Tuesday to a 26 month high, on record flows into liquefied gas export plants. There was also concern that Canadian gas exports could be affected by the tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by U.S. president Donald Trump. Canada provides about 8% total U.S. demand for gas, including exports. Some of these return to Canada. The U.S. will consume approximately 90.2 billion cubic foot per day (bcfd)…
The US natgas price is rising due to concerns about Canada tariffs
U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose 10% on Tuesday to a 26 month high, on record flows into liquefied gas export plants. There was also concern that Canadian gas exports could be affected by the tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by U.S. president Donald Trump. Canada provides about 8% total U.S. demand for gas, including exports. Some of these return to Canada. The U.S. will consume approximately 90.2 billion cubic foot per day (bcfd)…
Stock prices of US natgas producers soar as gas futures soar
Gas futures prices have risen by 27% in the last seven days, reaching a two-year high. The extreme cold of recent days has pushed U.S. Gas Futures up to $4.42 per million British Thermal Units (mmBtu) at midday on Wednesday. This puts the front-month just a few cents away from the closing high of $2.258, which was reached on January 16 of this year. The increase in gas futures has helped Devon Energy's stock…
Goldman Sachs raises US gas price forecast amid colder winter
Goldman Sachs raised its forecast of U.S. Natural Gas prices from $3.00 per million British Thermal Units (MMBtu), to $3.60 for 2025. This is due to tighter gas balances in this winter, as a result of colder than average temperatures. The bank stated that "there is no need for $4 gasoline just yet". The investment bank stated in a note that it expects a more moderate downward revision of our storage expectations for end-October 2025, which is -124 BCF (to 3,980Bcf).
After holiday weekend, US demand for natgas is expected to reach record levels
The U.S. demand for natural gas is expected to hit a record next week, as the extreme cold that has gripped the U.S. this winter will put pressure on power grids again the day following the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. This week, gas futures reached two-year highs ahead of the freezing weather. Meanwhile, spot prices in several major hubs around the country have risen to their highest level since January 2024's Martin Luther King holiday weekend.
US natgas flow to Freeport LNG Export Plant in Texas reduced – LSEG data
According to data provided by financial firm LSEG, the amount of natural gases flowing to Freeport LNG’s Texas export plant was on course to reach a new one-month record low on Monday. Freeport LNG has one of the highest levels of attention in the world, as the start-up and shutdown of its operation can cause huge price swings on global gas markets. U.S. Gas Futures have turned negative in part due to the reduction in Freeport…
US Storm, Weaker Dollar Push Oil to 12-week High
Oil prices edged up to a 12-week high on Monday as a winter storm boosted demand for energy to heat U.S. homes and businesses, and on support from a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports.Brent futures rose 27 cents, or 0.4%, to $76.78 a barrel by 11:33 a.m. EST (1633 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 27 cents…
US NatGas up as LNG feedgas rises, Frigid Temps Forecast
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Thursday on near record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.Also supporting U.S. futures, traders noted that European gas prices climbed to a 13-month high due to cold weather and the expiration of a deal that allowed Russia to pipe gas to Europe across Ukraine.
California sets clear course to close Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility
California's utilities regulatory agency on Thursday set out a clear path to potentially close SoCalGas Aliso Canyon's gas storage facility. The regulator prioritized energy reliability and affordability, as the state moves towards cleaner energy. In a press release, the California Public Utilities Commission said that it has set an annual peak natural gas demand of 4,121,000,000 cubic feet.
US LNG Rises 2% on LNG Plant Volume Data
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Wednesday on rising flows to the nation's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and expectations utilities pulled more gas out of storage than usual to heat homes and businesses during extreme cold for a second week in a row last week.Analysts, however, projected rising output and forecasts for mild weather and low heating demand…