Natural gas futures, under heavy pressure most of 2023 amid mild weather and strong production, found a path forward for a second consecutive session on Wednesday as traders focused on export strength and expectations for a bullish inventory report. At A Glance: Prompt month posts 4.9-cent gain Analysts see low 20s Bcf withdrawal Production slowed…
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Cooler Weather Forecast, Persistently Softer LNG Volumes Send Natural Gas Futures Prices Tumbling
After another run toward $4.200/MMBtu last week, natural gas futures took a nosedive on Monday as long-range weather forecasts continued to cool while liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand remained well off recent highs. The September Nymex gas futures contract settled at $4.060, off 8.0 cents from Friday’s close. October dropped 7.9 cents to $4.075. Spot…
Transportation Notes
ANR began repairs Tuesday at its Portland (IN) Compressor Station in the Northern Fuel Segment (ML-7), which are limiting Defiance South-CTFP northbound capacity by 190 MMcf/d, leaving 919 MMcf/d available through Friday. Based on current nominations, it is anticipated that the reduction may result in the curtailment of IT and Firm Secondary nominations, ANR said.
Prices Up at Most Points, Rejecting Bearish Influences
Although there were several scattered flat to lower prices in Tuesday’s cash market, most points rallied in defiance of milder weather trends and prior-day screen weakness.
Panhandle Inks Supply Deal with FirstEnergy
Thanks to a new deal with CMS Energy’s Panhandle EasternPipeline Co., three FirstEnergy gas turbines in Defiance, OH, willenjoy a 15-year supply of gas. The agreement makes FirstEnergyPanhandle’s seventh power plant customer.
Panhandle Inks FirstEnergy to Supply Deal
Thanks to a new deal with CMS Energy’s Panhandle EasternPipeline Co., three FirstEnergy gas turbines in Defiance, OH, willenjoy a 15-year supply of gas. The agreement, announced yesterday,makes FirstEnergy Panhandle’s seventh power plant customer. Neitherthe volumes nor the financial terms of the transaction weredisclosed.