The US LNG production was cut in January by the winter freeze; imports from Trinidad filled the gap.
LSEG's preliminary data shows that exports of liquefied gas from the U.S. in January fell to 11.3 million metric tons, down from December’s record of 11.5 MT. A winter freeze in late-January shut some plants while lowering output at others. On January 26, gas flows into U.S.
US natgas prices soar by 140% in the Arctic storm, increasing consumer costs
U.S. Natural Gas?Futures have jumped 140% in the last seven trading days. Cash gas and power prices also hit record highs this week, as an Arctic blast sent heating demands soaring, and frozen?oil?and?gas wells cut gas production to a 2-year low.
US Northeast spot natgas, power and electricity prices reach record highs due to Arctic blast that boosts heating demand and freezes gaswells
U.S. spot gas and power prices soared in the northeastern region of the country as homes and businesses turned up their heaters. The cold Arctic air had frozen oil and gas wells, and pipes this week. This resulted in gas production dropping to a 2-year low.
PJM, the largest US power grid, issues alerts when storms increase energy demand
The largest U.S. grid PJM announced on Tuesday that it had issued additional alerts to transmission & generation firms, as a'monster winter -storm' looked to be bringing unprecedented energy demand. The operator, who serves 13 states and District of Columbia…
US energy sector reels as winter storm knocks 2 million bpd crude production
Analysts and traders estimate that U.S. producers lost as much as 2 million barrels per day or 15% of their production during the weekend. This was due to a winter storm which ravaged the nation, straining the?energy grids and infrastructure.
US natgas Futures Soar 119% in Five Days as Freezing Wells Cut Output to Two-Year Low, Short Covering
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US energy sector reels as winter storm knocks 2 million bpd crude production
Analysts and traders estimate that U.S. producers of oil lost up to two million barrels per day, or about 15% of the nation's production, over the weekend as a winter storm swept through the country, straining the energy infrastructure and the power grids.
The US Electric Grid is stressed by the cold weather
Electric grid operators in the U.S. took extra precautions on Saturday to avoid rotating blackouts, as frigid temperatures hit half of America's population. The PJM Interconnection – the largest?U.S. The PJM Interconnection, which serves 67…
Vistra buys Cogentrix Energy for $4.7 billion amid rising power demand
Utility Vistra announced on Monday that it has agreed to purchase Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group for $4.7 billion. The company is looking to meet the growing demand for power. The shares of the company increased by nearly 5% during extended trading.
US Natural Gas Futures Fall Ahead of Warmer Weather, Slow Demand
U.S. natural gas futures began the year on a weak note on Friday, weighed down by forecasts for warmer weather and expectations of slower demand growth.Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were 9.6 cents…
US Natural Gas Falls Over 5% Ahead of Above Normal Temperatures
U.S. natural gas futures fell over 5% on Tuesday, pressured by forecasts of above normal temperatures next week, though the market was set for a second consecutive yearly gain led by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants. Front…
US Natural Gas Futures Rise as Forecasts Predict Colder Weather
U.S. natural gas futures rose on Friday in thin-volume trading and were on track for a weekly gain, ending a two-week losing streak, as forecasts pointed to colder weather and increased demand in the weeks ahead.Front-month gas futures for January…
US Natural Gas Futures Rise Alongside LNG Export Demand
U.S. natural gas futures rose 4% on Tuesday, boosted by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for more demand than previously expected over the next two weeks.Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 15.3 cents…
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…
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…
US data center demand will raise power risks in winter, says regulator
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned on Tuesday that the growing power demand from data centers will shrink U.S. energy supplies, increasing the likelihood of an energy shortage if winter weather is extreme this year. Electricity use in the U.S.
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%,…
US Natural Gas Hits High Amidst Cooler Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures hit a two-week high on Tuesday, underpinned by sharply colder 1–2 week forecasts that are lifting heating demand expectations, a month-to-date dip in output and strong LNG feedgas demand.Front-month gas futures for November…
EIA reports that US Northeast imports of electricity from Canada have dropped.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said that the decline in electricity imports into New York Independent System Operator, (NYISO), and Independent System Operator New England, (ISO-NE), was due to the drought conditions in Canada as…
New England officials claim that the US's decision to halt a wind project is a mystery.
Business and government leaders in New England claimed that the Trump administration's decision to stop work on a nearly finished wind farm near the coast of Rhode Island is a threat to grid reliability and jobs, and it defies any explanation.