Kevin Dobbs joined the staff of NGI in April 2020. Prior to that, he worked as a financial reporter and editor for S&P Global Market Intelligence, covering financial companies and markets. Earlier in his career, he served as an enterprise reporter for the Des Moines Register. He has a bachelor's degree in English from South Dakota State University.
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Natural Gas Futures Extend Price Win Streak as War Erupts, LNG Supply Risks Mount
Natural gas futures rallied for a fifth straight session Monday, powered by a tightening domestic market and global supply worries spawned by threats of an LNG worker strike and the sudden eruption of war in the Middle East, a key energy producing region. At A Glance: Front month gains 3.8 cents Global supply threats intensify…
October 10, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Rally Endures Amid LNG Strike Fears, War in Middle East, Solid Spot Prices
Natural gas futures rallied for a fifth straight session Monday, powered by a tightening domestic market and global supply worries spawned by threats of an LNG worker strike and the sudden eruption of war in the Middle East, a key energy producing region. At A Glance: Front month gains 3.8 cents Global supply threats intensify…
October 9, 2023
Weekly Natural Gas Spot Prices, Futures Rally on Production Declines, Northern Chills
Weekly natural gas cash prices powered upward, supporting the futures market in the process, amid bouts of chilly air and production interruptions in the prolific Permian Basin. NGI’s Weekly Spot Gas National Avg. for the Oct. 2-6 period jumped 25.5 cents to $2.405/MMBtu. At the close of the cash market trading week, big gainers included…
October 6, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Further Price Rally on Supply Interruptions, Australian LNG Strike Threat
The bull parade barreling through the natural gas futures market extended to a fourth consecutive session on Friday, fueled by lighter production and amplified by warnings of a worker walkout at key LNG export facilities. At A Glance: Front month gains 17.2 cents Output hangs near 100 Bcf/d Northern weather is bullish Building on a…
October 6, 2023
November Natural Gas Futures Surge 20 Cents Thursday to Extend Rally
Natural gas futures on Thursday powered forward for a third straight day, strengthening a burgeoning bull run after a relatively anemic storage injection and further pressure on production. The November Nymex gas futures contract spiked 20.4 cents day/day and settled at $3.166/MMBtu. December gained 19.1 cents to $3.511. NGI’s Spot Gas National Avg. shed 8.0…
October 6, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Mount Furious Price Rally on Lighter Production, Bullish Storage Result
Natural gas futures on Thursday powered forward for a third straight day, strengthening a burgeoning bull run after a relatively anemic storage injection and further pressure on production. The November Nymex gas futures contract spiked 20.4 cents day/day and settled at $3.166/MMBtu. December gained 19.1 cents to $3.511. NGI’s Spot Gas National Avg. shed 8.0…
October 5, 2023
Natural Gas Futures, Spot Prices Advance Again Amid Supply Interruptions
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday reported an injection of 86 Bcf natural gas into storage for the week ended Sept. 29. The result fell short of market expectations for a build in the 90s Bcf, bolstering Nymex natural gas futures. At A Glance: BREAKING: U.S. EIA reports 86 Bcf injection Mixed weather…
October 5, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Fly Above $3.00 Following Bullish Storage Print
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday reported an injection of 86 Bcf natural gas into storage for the week ended Sept. 29. The result fell short of market expectations for a build in the 90s Bcf, bolstering Nymex natural gas futures. Analysts cited lower production levels in the Permian Basin, where maintenance work…
October 5, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Gain More Momentum as Forecasts Evolve, Cash Prices Rally
Natural gas futures rallied a second straight day, bolstered by cooler trends for the densely populated Northeast, spot market momentum and moderated production. At A Glance: Modest injection expected Mixed weather forecasts Production remains lower Coming off a 10.9 cent-gain the prior session, the November Nymex gas futures contract rose another 1.3 cents on Wednesday…
October 4, 2023
Looming Northern Chill Provides Boost for Natural Gas Futures
Natural gas futures on Tuesday forged ahead for the first time in three sessions, supported by production interruptions, cash market strength and expectations for a relatively modest storage injection. Following an 8.9-cent drop in the previous session, the November Nymex gas futures contract gained 10.9 cents day/day and settled at $2.949/MMBtu. December advanced 8.0 cents…
October 4, 2023