Natural gas futures were higher at the top of the week as searing heat blanketed much of the Lower 48, challenging record power loads and stressing grids. The September Nymex gas futures contract settled Monday at $2.632/MMBtu, up 8.1 cents from Friday’s settlement. October futures climbed 5.2 cents to $2.743. At A Glance: Long-range models…
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Production Hit, Heat Not Enough to Propel Natural Gas Futures, Spot Prices
Natural gas futures lost momentum on Wednesday, despite intense near-term heat and lower production estimates. Coming off an 11.7-cent gain, the August Nymex gas futures contract shed 2.6 cents day/day and settled at $2.603/MMBtu. September fell 3.3 cents to $2.585. At A Glance: 40s Bcf injection expected Production slides further Signs of strong LNG demand…
Summer Weather, U.S. Rig Count Keys to Longer Term Forecast for Natural Gas Prices, Says Marex Analyst
As goes the weather, so goes demand for U.S. natural gas supply this summer and beyond, with global turmoil a continuing wildcard, according to a veteran industry executive. Lower gas production has been attributed in part to planned maintenance, but the U.S. gas rig count also bears watching, Marex North America LLC’s Steve Blair, senior…
Footing For Natural Gas Futures, Spot Prices Grows Increasingly Shaky Amid Feeble Demand Outlook
Natural gas futures floundered for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, dragged lower by weaker demand, rebounding production and expectations for robust storage injections. The June Nymex gas futures contract settled at $2.170/MMBtu on Wednesday, down 4.4 cents day/day. July declined 5.7 cents to $2.360. At A Glance: Prompt month sheds 4.4 cents Analysts see…
Sweltering Heat Sparks Surge for Natural Gas Forward Prices
Intensifying heat across the United States led a sharp rally for natural gas forward prices at a time when exports remain slow and uncertainty continues over energy demand recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prices for August natural gas jumped 15.0 cents on average during the July 2-8 period, as did the balance of summer (August-October),…