Maguire: Italy's economic troubles have an upside for the moment, a positive climate.
The persistent economic crisis in Italy has led to the lowest emissions in its power sector for decades. Climate activists need to be aware that economic measures could cause a rapid U-turn on pollution trends. Italy has been experiencing economic stagnation for over a decade. This has resulted in a steady decline of goods produced and exported, and lowered power consumption among many businesses. The lower power demand by industry allowed Italy's utilities…
Maguire: Italy's economic troubles have an upside for the moment, a positive climate.
The persistent economic crisis in Italy has led to the lowest emissions in its power sector for decades. Climate activists need to be aware that economic measures could cause a rapid U-turn on pollution trends. Italy has been experiencing economic stagnation for over a decade. This has resulted in a steady decline of goods produced and exported, and lowered power consumption among many businesses. The lower power demand by industry allowed Italy's utilities…
Putin: Gas pipeline from China to Russia will benefit both countries, calculate price using market formula
The Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Power of Siberia 2 was a "mutually-beneficial project". He also said the price of gas would be determined by a formula similar to those used to supply gas to Europe. Russia proposed this route years ago. However, the plan is now more urgent as Beijing has been identified as the best alternative to Europe. Europe wants to reduce its dependence on Russian energy due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Asian Spot LNG Prices Decline, Weak Demand Amidst Sanctions
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week due to weak demand and as markets awaited further clarity on U.S. Russian energy sanctions or secondary tariffs.The average LNG price for September delivery into north-east Asia LNG-AS was at $11.90 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), down from $12.10/mmBtu last week, industry sources estimated.Spot global gas prices have been relatively rangebound since the start of summer gas season in April…
Freeport LNG export facility in Texas returns to service on Monday according to LSEG data
Freeport LNG, a U.S. liquefied gas company, had its Texas export plant take on more natural gases on Monday. This was a sign the plant had recovered from an outage that occurred over the weekend. Freeport LNG is one of the most closely monitored LNG export facilities in the world, as the start and end of its operations can cause price fluctuations on global gas markets. Gas prices in the U.S. typically drop when flows to Freeport decline due to a lower demand for fuel from the export facility.
The report of defects in the French nuclear reactor Civaux 2, lifts European energy market
On Wednesday, the price of front-year baseload contracts in France increased by 8.3% to 68 Euros ($77.76). This was due to a possible report that stress corrosion may have returned at a central France nuclear reactor. The contract reached a new four-month high. The French newspaper La Tribune reported on Tuesday that the nuclear watchdog ASNR found "hints" of stress-corrosion at the Civaux 2 plant run by EDF, which is owned by EDF. The watchdog didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment.
Freeport LNG On Track to Return to Full Production
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Thursday after a small reduction on Wednesday, a sign the plant was heading back to full power, according to gas flow data from financial firm LSEG.Officials at Freeport LNG had no comment.Freeport is one of the most closely watched LNG export plants in the world because the start and stop of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.When flows to Freeport drop, gas prices in the U.S.
Sources say that the natural gas flow to Freeport LNG Export Plant in Texas has dropped Wednesday.
Two sources reported that the natural gas flow to an export facility for liquefied gas in Texas, Freeport, decreased on Wednesday. This likely led to a decrease in LNG production, they said. Freeport, the third-largest LNG export facility in the U.S., has helped to keep the U.S. as the largest exporter worldwide of supercooled gas. The start-up and shutdown of this LNG export plant can cause major price fluctuations on global gas markets.
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, which overshadowed an expected decline in German wind energy generation for the day ahead.
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. typically drop when flows to Freeport decrease due to the lower demand from the export plant for the fuel.
Prices for gas in Europe are mixed due to economic concerns and storage requirements
The Dutch and British wholesale gas price were mixed on Tuesday, as economic concerns and forecasts for milder weather continued to exert pressure. However, Europe's need to replenish storage also provided support. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract fell by 0.70 euro to 34.70 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) at 0905 GMT. The British day-ahead contracts rose 0.20 pence, to 86.55 p/therm. Meanwhile, the within-day contract fell 1.00 pence down to 86.00 p/therm.
Santos Australia reports 7% decline in first-quarter revenue
Santos, an Australian oil and natural gas company, reported a 7% drop in its first-quarter revenue on Thursday. The fall was attributed to lower crude oil sales and weaker realised prices of domestic gas and LNG contracts linked to oil. Since China's first 15% retaliatory tax shut down U.S. imports, in February, global LNG prices have fallen. Meanwhile, mounting trade tensions are causing concern about demand erosion on major gas markets that could face economic contraction.
LSEG data indicates that Freeport LNG will resume service in Texas after a lightning strike.
Data from the financial firm LSEG revealed that natural gas flows at Freeport LNG's Texas export plant were expected to increase on Tuesday, after a lighting strike on a pipe caused it to close on Monday. 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. typically drop when flows to Freeport decrease due to the lower demand from the export plant for the fuel.
Prices of gas in Europe rise following agreement on energy ceasefire
Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose on Wednesday, bouncing back from the previous day, after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure but did not agree to a complete ceasefire. According to LSEG, the Dutch front-month contract had risen by 1.41 euros at 42.13 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) as of 0922 GMT. The May contract also rose by 2.08 Euros to 42.60 Euros/MWh. The day-ahead contract in Britain was 3.25 pence more expensive at 103.25 cents per therm.
French up and German down on mixed weather signals
On Wednesday, European power prices took different directions. Germany's fell due to higher wind generation while France's rose along with increased demand caused by the colder weather. The German power price for the day ahead fell by 2.8% at 0900 GMT to 122.8 Euros ($134.10) per Megawatt Hour. The French baseload rate for the day ahead was up 6.2% to 116.3 euros/MWh. LSEG data indicated that Germany expected wind output to increase to 5.9 gigawatts on Thursday. This is an increase of 600 megawatts.
As demand falls and wind output varies, the market is lulled.
The market untraded the German and French power prices for Sunday on Friday, as it weighed an anticipated rise in German wind power and a decline in French output against general drops in demand. LSEG data shows that the German and French baseload power prices for Monday were not traded by 0934 GMT. LSEG data indicated that the German wind output is expected to increase by 8 gigawatts to 14.6 GW while France's was predicted to drop by 1.3 GW and 2.9 GW.
Woodside Energy's profit for the year is at its lowest level in three years due to low oil and gas prices
Woodside Energy, a major oil and gas company, reported on Tuesday its lowest annual profit in the last three years, due to lower realized prices. However, it maintained its production forecast for 2025, based on expectations that demand for liquefied gas will be strong. The energy markets were affected by geopolitical events that occurred in the past year. Slowing global growth, and a softening of demand from China's top consumer also pushed down commodity prices.
Freeport LNG restores Quintana Island Plant after Outage
Freeport LNG announced on Monday that its plant in Quintana, Texas has resumed full operation following an outage caused by unstable electricity from its supplier Center Point Energy last week. Last Tuesday, the third largest U.S. supplier of super-cooled gas halted its liquefaction operations after announcing that it had intermittent power outages following winter storm Enzo and would be offline until transmission conditions stabilised.
Freeport LNG plant in Texas is on track to end outage due to increased natgas flow
Data from LSEG showed that the natural gas flow to Freeport LNG’s export facility in Texas was set to increase on Thursday, after a power outage during a winterstorm forced it to close on Tuesday. Freeport is among the most closely monitored LNG export plants around the world, as the start-up or halting its operations can cause large price swings on global gas markets. Gas prices in the U.S. typically drop when flows to Freeport decrease due to the lower demand from the export plant for the fuel.
Freeport LNG plant in Texas will remain closed until the power supply stabilises
Freeport LNG, a U.S. company that exports liquefied gas, said Wednesday it had closed its Texas plant on Jan. 21, due to an electrical problem caused by a winter storm. It will remain shut until the power supply is stabilized. CenterPoint Energy officials in the United States were not immediately available to comment. CenterPoint released a statement on Tuesday stating that more than 99.9% customers in the Greater Houston Area still have power and that crews continue to respond to scattered outages.