The price of EUROPE GAS has recovered after a loss earlier in the week
The wholesale gas prices in both the Netherlands and Britain rose on Wednesday morning after falling earlier in this week. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch contract for August deliveries at TTF hub rose 0.86 euros to 33.30 Euro per megawatt-hour at 0813 GMT. The Dutch contract was 0.43 euros higher, at 34.83 Euro/MWh. The British contract in August increased by 2.03 pence to 80.35 cents per therm.
US LNG Exports Fall in June Amidst Maintenance
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports fell to their second lowest monthly level for the year in June, as maintenance work at some of the country's largest export facilities hurt output, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.The United States, the world's top exporter of LNG, sold 8.4 million metric tons of the superchilled gas during the month…
Germany reduces its gas security alert as supply bottlenecks ease
Katherina Reiche, Germany's Economy Minister, said that the German government had lowered its gas supply security grade to an early warning level from alarm as supply bottlenecks have eased. Berlin declared alert in June 2022 after Russia's invasion. There was a sudden decrease in the imports of gas from Moscow. Reiche stated that Germany…
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil/gas rig counts fell for a fourth month, to a low of Oct 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. has cut its number of operating oil and gas rigs for the fourth consecutive month to the lowest level since October 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by seven in the week ending June 27. Baker Hughes reported that the number of rigs is down by 34 this week…
Baker Hughes reports that US oil/gas rig counts have fallen for the 4th consecutive month, to a low of Oct 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. has cut its number of operating oil and gas rigs for the fourth consecutive month to the lowest level since October 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by seven in the week ending June 27. Baker Hughes reported that oil rigs dropped by six this week to 432…
Low wind and hot weather will increase spot prices
German and French power contract prices for the next week will rise due to low wind output, which is limiting supply. Hot weather also increases demand. However, more forward-looking contracts were at a lower price on Friday morning in line with gas market. LSEG data shows that the German and French baseload power contracts for Monday were not traded by 0926 GMT.
EUROPE GAS - Prices fall further due to mild weather and solid supply
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas continued to fall on Friday morning, as the mild weather and stable supplies weighed heavily on the market. Also, the risk premiums related to the Middle East conflict dwindled. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub fell 0.80 euros to 33.00 Euro per megawatt hour or $11.33/mmBtu at 0813 GMT.
EU agrees on loosening gas storage regulations
After concerns were raised that the EU's earlier rules regarding filling gas storage could have led to an increase in energy prices, the EU member states and the EU parliament reached agreement on a loosening of the EU's regulations on filling. The European Commission announced the agreement on Tuesday. In 2022, the EU introduced its gas storage regulations to ensure that EU countries have a buffer during winter.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs in the US for eight weeks running.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the eighth consecutive week for the first since September 2023. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by one in the week ending June 20 to 554. This is the lowest it has been since November 2020.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil/gas drilling rigs by 7th week, to the lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the seventh consecutive week. This is the lowest level since November 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by four in the week ending June 13 to 555.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil/gas drilling rigs by 7th week, to the lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the seventh consecutive week. This is the lowest level since November 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by four in the week ending June 13 to 555.
The afternoon session saw a reduction in gains due to nuclear-related factors
European power forwards retreated from their early gains Wednesday on concerns about possible corrosion of the French reactor Civaux 2. However, prices were still significantly higher than previous closing levels. ASNR later stated that further testing is required. An EDF spokesperson confirmed an inspection at Civaux 2 was underway as part of the annual maintenance. The utility has not yet received the results.
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…
Prices of EUROPE GAS firm due to higher demand, French nuclear concerns and hot weather
The Dutch and British wholesale gas price rose on Wednesday morning. This was due to the rising electricity prices in France, increased cooling demand and Europe's need for gas storage sites. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was up 0.72 euros at 35.50 Euro per megawatt hour or $11.90/mmBtu at 0837 GMT. The price of August was 0.75 euros higher, at 35.85 Euro/MWh.
Baker Hughes reports that US oil/gas rig counts have fallen for the 6th consecutive week, to levels not seen since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the sixth consecutive week for the first since September 2023. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by four in the week ending June 6, to 559, the lowest level since November 2021.
Prices for Europe GAS remain stable with focus on Norway storage and supply
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain were not much different on Friday morning, as maintenance work in Norway continues to limit supplies. Also, the need to replenish European storage sites is still a major factor. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub increased by 0.20 euro to 36.50 Euro per megawatt hour at 0840 GMT.
The price of gas in Europe is rising due to maintenance work done by the Norwegians and a lower wind forecast
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain rose on Thursday, supported by continued maintenance in Norway and forecasts for lower wind output. Meanwhile, the market is monitoring developments between Russia and Ukraine. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub increased by 0.93 euros to 36.28 Euro per megawatt hour at 0834 GMT.
EUROPE GAS - Prices hold firm on the elusive Ukraine ceasefire and muted supply
The Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas were slightly higher on Tuesday morning, as a weaker demand was countered by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Also, there was a reduced supply of liquefied gas from Norway and the United States. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 35.45 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), or $11.86/mmBtu at 0836 GMT. This is an increase of 0.48 Euro.
The price of gas in Europe is falling amid strong wind output
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Wednesday after increasing the previous day, as stronger wind production offset lower solar output, and supply was stable. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub fell by 0.20 euros to 35.80 Euro per megawatt hour at 0747 GMT. The British front-month contracts was 0.61 pence less at 83.29 cents per therm.
Canadian Natural Resources restarts its oil sands operations as the wildfire threat decreases
Canadian Natural Resources restarted the Jackfish 1 oil-sands project in northern Alberta, after determining that wildfires were safe to a distance. The largest oil producer in the country said that its operations at the site would ramp up over the coming days and aim to reach full production of 36,500 barrels a day by Friday. Canadian…
