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Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are expected to rise by 43 million metric tons/year (mmty) this summer with the United States in the lead, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The investment bank’s analysts projected domestic LNG exports could grow by 35 mmty this summer from 2020 levels, as flows normalize. By comparison, leading…

Natural gas futures took a dramatic fall after the Easter holiday weekend as weather forecasts shifted much warmer for the next couple of weeks. With April on pace to be warmer than normal, the May Nymex gas futures contract plunged 12.8 cents Monday to settle at $2.511/MMBtu. June fell 11.5 cents to $2.582. Spot gas…

Feed gas deliveries to U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals have been near capacity, flowing at almost 12 Bcf each day over the last week. The European natural gas market is helping drive U.S. export demand. Prices on the continent closed higher last week. The Dutch Title Transfer Facility finished at $6.620/MMBtu and the…

European Union (EU) natural gas storage inventories are trending below the 5-year average, setting the stage for a potential boost for U.S. exporters in the coming weeks and months. “Low EU gas stocks are good news for U.S. LNG exporters, notably as U.S. LNG netbacks are relatively high for both Asia and Europe, which should…

Global natural gas prices retreated Tuesday, pushed lower by varying factors including warmer weather in Asia and a stronger supply outlook in Europe.  Japan Korea Marker spot prices for late April delivery were assessed at nearly $7.00/MMBtu Tuesday, up from less than $6.00 about a week ago when prices started climbing on stronger buying activity.…

Global natural gas prices weakened on Monday amid bearish weather forecasts.  Both the prompt Dutch Title Transfer Facility and the UK’s National Balancing Point gave up last week’s gains, when the European benchmarks were pushed up by cooler temperatures, rising carbon prices, improving crude oil and stronger sentiment in the Asian gas market. Above-normal temperatures…

Global natural gas demand is expected to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this year, but the recovery is likely to be uneven and growth could be weak even after demand soared amid a historic cold snap this winter.  “We opened the year with this very strong bull run in Asia, which I would say was…

A roundup of news and commentary from NGI’s LNG Insight Fog disrupted operations at ports along the Gulf Coast Tuesday, limiting traffic at some LNG terminals. Pilot service was suspended on the Sabine-Neches Waterway and the Calcasieu Ship Channel (CSC), according to Moran Shipping. Service resumed later in the day on the CSC.  Feed gas…

European natural gas prices again moved higher on Monday as forecasts grew colder and higher carbon prices supported the commodity.  Both the Dutch Title Transfer Facility and the UK’s National Balancing Point climbed higher last week. Very cold temperatures are forecast for the northern half of Europe over the next week, while the 11- to…