Freeport Lng

Norwegian Production Outage Fails to Lift TTF Higher – LNG Recap

Norwegian Production Outage Fails to Lift TTF Higher – LNG Recap

European natural gas prices gave up last week’s gains on Monday, despite an unplanned outage at a top field in Norway and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Norwegian natural gas exports to the continent were nominated at 286 million cubic meters (MMcm) on Monday, down from recent levels of 340 MMcm/d due to unplanned…

February 5, 2024
February Warmth Poised to Grow Supply Cushion as Natural Gas Forwards Slide

February Warmth Poised to Grow Supply Cushion as Natural Gas Forwards Slide

Regional natural gas forward prices came under bearish pressure across the curve during the Jan. 25-31 trading period as recovering production volumes and blowtorch winter temperatures foreshadowed excess supply heading into the upcoming injection season. Henry Hub fixed prices shed 16.0 cents for March delivery, ending the period at $2.112/MMBtu, NGI’s Forward Look data show.…

February 2, 2024
Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Push European Natural Gas Prices Higher – LNG Recap

Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Push European Natural Gas Prices Higher – LNG Recap

Escalating tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over U.S. LNG exports combined Monday to push European natural gas prices higher. Despite weak fundamentals, “geopolitics remain in focus” for the global energy market, said Schneider Electric analyst Robbie Fraser. Three U.S. servicemen were killed in a drone strike in Jordan over the weekend that was…

January 29, 2024
Freeport LNG Reporting Month-Plus Train Outage Following Winter Storm Heather

Freeport LNG Reporting Month-Plus Train Outage Following Winter Storm Heather

Freeport LNG has reported an outage of one of the three trains at its Texas export terminal, cutting into potential U.S. feed gas demand for at least the next month. The company confirmed Friday that freezing temperatures last week on the Texas coast during Winter Storm Heather caused electrical issues with one of the electric…

January 26, 2024
Talos Ramps Up Lime Rock, Venice Liquids-Rich Wells in Deepwater GOM

Talos Ramps Up Lime Rock, Venice Liquids-Rich Wells in Deepwater GOM

While working toward first injections at a carbon dioxide storage site to serve Freeport LNG, Houston-based Talos Energy Inc. said it has begun flowing production from two deepwater wells in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GOM). One year after discovering hydrocarbons, the Lime Rock and Venice wells were “brought safely online in late December 2023,” …

January 10, 2024
Natural Gas Futures Stumble as Forecasts Walk Back Some Demand; Cash Jumps on Permian Supply Cuts 

Natural Gas Futures Stumble as Forecasts Walk Back Some Demand; Cash Jumps on Permian Supply Cuts 

Natural gas futures failed to sustain Monday’s momentum and finished lower Tuesday after weather forecasts took back some of the latest modeled demand boon for later this month. The December Nymex natural gas futures contract fell 9.1 cents day/day to settle at $3.092/MMBtu. January shed 8.4 cents to end at $3.303. At A Glance: Prompt…

November 14, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Rally On Colder Shift in Forecasts; Cash Prices Jump

Natural Gas Futures Rally On Colder Shift in Forecasts; Cash Prices Jump

Natural gas futures found fresh footing Monday for the first time in six sessions, supported by a cold shift in late November forecasts, while bears eyed next opportunities with supply still ample and another potential disruption at the Freeport LNG facility in Texas. At A Glance: Prompt month ends five-session slide Production jumps near 106…

November 13, 2023
Natural Gas Flows to Freeport LNG Reduced Again After Reported Issue at Train 3 – LNG Recap

Natural Gas Flows to Freeport LNG Reduced Again After Reported Issue at Train 3 – LNG Recap

Global prices remained steady for the weekend as international buyers continue to monitor the winter outlook, but another potential disruption at Freeport LNG could help stoke anxiety. Nominated flows of feed gas to the facility on the Gulf South Pipeline system, Freeport’s primary supply route, dropped to 54% of design capacity on Thursday and remained…

November 13, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Prices Rebound into Rally Mode as Northern Cold Blast Endures

Natural Gas Futures Prices Rebound into Rally Mode as Northern Cold Blast Endures

Natural gas futures rallied on Tuesday, marking a stark reversal from the start of the week, as both LNG and near-term domestic-weather demand held strong and production ticked lower. At A Glance: Output below 102 Bcf/d Weather outlook mixed LNG calls holding strong Coming off a 13.1-loss on Monday – its first day as the…

October 31, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Gain More Momentum as Forecasts Evolve, Cash Prices Rally

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