Cold snap boosts prices in European markets
Lower temperatures are supporting prices following the cold snap that has hit much of Europe, causing price gains at the NBP and TTF hubs.
View ArticleHenry Hub futures bank on gas-to-power demand
The Henry Hub front-month futures price has received some support over the past week, with market players preparing for a rise in gas-fired power generation during the summer.
View ArticleOil and gas prices may go their separate ways
Oil and gas prices are diverging as a rebalancing of the market helps crude recover while LNG prices remain pressured by a supply glut.
View ArticleDoha fiasco reflects geopolitical tensions
The meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC producers in the Qatari capital has only worsened the tensions between oil exporters.
View ArticleEurope – time for an LNG boom?
Europe’s supply/demand gap is set to widen, making the region more dependent on imports. But with strong piped supplies expected to grow, the market for LNG could be limited.
View ArticleQatar boosts LNG flexibility to fend off competition
Contract flexibility and stakes in export projects lie at the heart of Qatar’s LNG strategy as it defends its market share amid intense competition from the likes of Australia.
View ArticlePrice arbitrage favours storage injections in the US
Low gas prices in the United States are supporting the appetite for storage injections despite ample stocks.
View ArticleEuropean prices supported by supply/demand tightness
Cold weather and supply issues have forced up European hub prices following a mild winter.
View ArticleAre LNG benchmarks still relevant?
The recent convergence of regional gas prices has made the need for global LNG pricing benchmarks less pressing.
View ArticleTrinidad diversifies customer base as LNG demand falters
Trinidad’s LNG exports are suffering due to falling LNG demand in Latin America and the country’s declining gas output.
View ArticleGas in transport will survive low oil prices
The sudden drop in oil prices may have been a blow to gas-for-transport demand, but initiatives are under way worldwide that could see gas win out eventually.
View ArticleReturn to normal temperatures pressures European prices
NBP day-ahead prices have fallen by over 5 p/th during the past week – the biggest drop seen so far this year.
View ArticleSpeculators sense upside coming to Henry Hub prices
The Henry Hub front-month futures price is still being dominated by bearish fundamentals, but the spread between the front- and second-month contracts suggests some support as summer approaches.
View ArticleMexico becoming a new frontier for Australian LNG
Australian LNG is making its presence felt in Latin America, and the trend is expected to become more prominent in the coming years.
View ArticleEuropean hub prices bounce back
Supply-side issues and the expectation of cooler temperatures saw NBP day-ahead prices bounce back to over 30 p/th on Tuesday from 28 p/th last week.
View ArticleHenry Hub awaits air conditioning boost
The start of summer in the United States will see an increase in air conditioning-related demand, which will support the Henry Hub price.
View ArticleHenry Hub linkage could stabilise gas-to-power
The advent of LNG exports from the United States offers a window of opportunity for buyers looking for a stable gas price.
View ArticleCanada’s wildfires sap regional gas prices
Persistent wildfires in Alberta are weighing on regional gas prices, which are already under pressure because of healthy gas storage levels.
View ArticleStrong demand continues to support European hub prices
The NBP day-ahead was around 31 p/th on Tuesday, close to the average it has maintained for the past week.
View ArticleSaudi market share drive intact despite change at top
Saudi Arabia is continuing to pump at full throttle, and the appointment of a new oil minister is unlikely to reverse the kingdom’s policy any time soon.
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