Qatar eyes greater exports as North Dome moratorium ends
Qatar is intent on defending its share of LNG and gas exports after lifting a self-imposed moratorium on North Dome.
View ArticleMiddle East greens while the US turns to brown
While US President Donald Trump has taken steps to boost the use of highly polluting coal in power generation, the Middle East is increasingly moving towards cleaner fuels in its power sector.
View ArticleEuropean hub prices in decline
Day-ahead prices at Europe’s major hubs have fallen over the past week, with demand weaker despite tighter supply.
View ArticleHenry Hub prices moderate as injection season sets in
The pace of US gas injections into storage over the coming weeks will determine how low Henry Hub prices fall during the shoulder months.
View ArticleColder weather gives European prices temporary support
Below-average temperatures are forecast for many of the continent’s large markets over the next week, supporting demand.
View ArticleHigh Henry Hub prices dent US gas-to-power demand
Coal is becoming more competitive than gas in the US power sector as Henry Hub prices remain high.
View ArticleThe oil and gas risk premium is back
After nearly three years in which geopolitical tensions have barely affected the pulse of the market, the last few weeks have seen a risk premium being built into the oil price. If this trend...
View ArticleThe LNG supply glut – The role of Europe
The outlook for global LNG supply and demand and Europe’s future as an LNG market is explored in this contributed feature by Mike Fulwood from Nexant.
View ArticleThailand faces a growing need for LNG
Thailand is set to become increasingly dependent on imported LNG and could be vulnerable to price spikes as the market tightens.
View ArticleChallenges ahead for Canadian gas
Canada’s struggle to find customers for its gas will persist as growing shale output in the US provides tough competition.
View ArticleUK energy price cap will be a tricky balancing act
The UK government has pledged to cap domestic energy prices, but it will struggle to protect consumers while encouraging investment in low-carbon generation.
View ArticleStronger offtake supports European prices
Cooler temperatures across Europe have boosted weather-related gas consumption while storage levels have fallen in the UK.
View ArticleHenry Hub prices under pressure from stronger injections
Depleted gas stocks in the US will remain a concern even though flows into the country’s storage facilities are improving.
View ArticleJapan’s nuclear output to rise this summer
Reactors 3 and 4 at the Takahama nuclear power plant are set to restart by early Q3, boosting Japanese generation capacity.
View ArticleCoal is main beneficiary of Trump deregulation
While the revival of fossil fuel production in the United States has coincided with Donald Trump’s presidency, there is little evidence it has been driven by it.
View ArticleTightening market bumps up NPB day-ahead price
UK prices have been buoyed by strong demand and problems with supplies, but are expected to come under pressure later this week.
View ArticleEast Canada expects to pay more for gas
Consumers in east Canada will pay more for gas as a result of the region’s increasing reliance on imports of the fuel.
View ArticleDownbeat outlook for Trinidad’s LNG exports
Trinidad will struggle to boost buyer appetite for its LNG and will face bigger problems as the bulk of its long-term supply contracts start to expire.
View ArticleGas trading slowdown may hit TTF
Gas trading on the Dutch TTF has been resilient as the prospect of Brexit causes volumes to move from the UK to the Continent. But this picture may be about to change.
View ArticlePressure increases on European hub prices
Temperatures are expected to rise following unseasonably cold weather over the past week, reducing demand-side support for prices.
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