Golden Pass LNG Expects ‘Near Term’ Construction Impacts Amid Possible EPC Changes

Golden Pass LNG confirmed interruptions on the Texas export project could be coming after reported worker furloughs, citing ongoing negotiations between its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors. San Antonio-based Zachry Group informed hourly subcontractors Thursday not to come to the Sabine Pass, TX, site until further notice and referenced a “fuel shortage” issue, according…

Weekly Natural Gas Spot Prices Mixed Due to Waha Wildcard; Futures Rally on Lighter Production

Weekly natural gas cash prices were mixed as continued declines in production and pockets of strong demand empowered bulls, but weakness in West Texas kept bears in that region on the prowl.   NGI’s Weekly Spot Gas National Avg. for the May 6-10 period rose 4.0 cents to $1.425/MMBtu. Futures, meanwhile, rallied much of the week.…

May 10, 2024

Natural Gas Futures Take Breather to Stall Strong Win Streak; Spot Prices Vary

Natural gas futures finished Friday on a low note yet capped a solid week overall that was built on fading production, LNG advances and sections of strong weather-driven demand. The June Nymex gas futures contract settled at $2.252/MMBtu on Friday, down 4.9 cents day/day but up from the prior week’s $2.142 close. NGI’s Spot Gas…

May 10, 2024

Natural Gas Forward Prices Rally as LNG Demand Seen Sharply Higher; Production Remains Off Highs

North American natural gas forwards rallied across the 2024 strip during the May 2-8 trading period as sagging production readings and an incrementally supportive LNG export outlook stirred bullish optimism. Benchmark Henry Hub set the tone, with June fixed prices rallying 25.5 cents week/week to reach $2.194/MMBtu, according to NGI’s Forward Look. Negative Basis In…

May 10, 2024

Mexico Energy Industry Expecting Improved Dialogue with Next Government

“My first hope for the next presidential administration in Mexico, whoever wins, is that they are receptive and listen to the voices of the sector,” Beatriz Marcelino, CEO of Grupo CIITA, told NGI’s Mexico GPI. “During the first years of this administration, the doors were closed for us and members of the sector and we…

May 10, 2024