natural gas exports

Natural Gas Futures Slip, but Cash Stays Strong on Intensifying Heat Wave

Natural Gas Futures Slip, but Cash Stays Strong on Intensifying Heat Wave

In a quieter session on Tuesday, natural gas futures failed to sustain early gains as traders took profits. The July Nymex gas futures contract settled at $9.293/MMBtu, off 2.9 cents on the day. August futures slipped 2.8 cents to $9.278. Spot gas prices moved higher again, with triple-digit temperatures creeping across Texas and much of…

June 8, 2022
Natural Gas Futures Price Gains Mount as Traders Advised to ‘Buckle Up’

Natural Gas Futures Price Gains Mount as Traders Advised to ‘Buckle Up’

In one of the most explosive sessions in recent weeks – and that’s saying a lot – natural gas futures rocketed higher Monday as production struggles to gain momentum and heat is starting to intensify ahead of what’s expected to be a hot summer. The July Nymex gas futures contract jumped 79.9 cents to $9.322/MMBtu.…

June 7, 2022
Natural Gas Futures Pause, but Supply Concerns Still Simmering Ahead of Core Summer Heat

Natural Gas Futures Pause, but Supply Concerns Still Simmering Ahead of Core Summer Heat

Natural gas futures price action quieted down a bit Friday, no doubt with traders’ heads still spinning from the prior day’s wild swings. The July Nymex gas futures contract settled 3.8 cents higher to end the week, at $8.523/MMBtu. August futures picked up 3.6 cents to reach $8.510. Spot gas prices retreated after several days…

June 6, 2022
Natural Gas Futures Take Breather, but Highs Could Be Tested Again Soon

Natural Gas Futures Take Breather, but Highs Could Be Tested Again Soon

Natural gas futures price action quieted down a bit Friday, no doubt with traders’ heads still spinning from the prior day’s wild swings. The July Nymex gas futures contract settled 3.8 cents higher to end the week, at $8.523/MMBtu. August futures picked up 3.6 cents to reach $8.510. At A Glance: Stronger injections needed asap…

June 3, 2022
Mild Early-June Forecast Sinks July Natural Gas Futures; Cash Off Too

Mild Early-June Forecast Sinks July Natural Gas Futures; Cash Off Too

July natural gas futures debuted at the front of the Nymex curve with a thud, tumbling 16.8 cents to $8.727/MMBtu ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. At A Glance: Cooler June outlook softens futures Production ramping higher Cash off on soft holiday demand Spot gas prices also softened amid light demand, with NGI’s Spot…

May 27, 2022
June Natural Gas Futures Flop to Close Otherwise Furious Run

June Natural Gas Futures Flop to Close Otherwise Furious Run

The June Nymex natural gas futures contract rallied toward its expiration on Thursday, pushing above $9.401 in intraday trading and reaching the highest level since 2008. Even as traders digested a weak storage print and renewed concerns about a supply crunch, many took profits in the final hour of trading that ultimately sent futures into…

May 27, 2022
Cash Prices, June Natural Gas Futures Extend Furious Rally

Cash Prices, June Natural Gas Futures Extend Furious Rally

Natural gas futures on Wednesday soared past $9.000/MMBtu for the first time since 2008 amid worries that fragile supplies may prove inadequate to meet summer cooling demand and robust calls for U.S. exports. At A Glance: BREAKING: U.S. EIA reports injection of 80 Bcf natural gas into underground storage for the week ended May 20…

May 26, 2022
Exploring Canada’s LNG Export Opportunities – Listen Now to NGI’s Hub & Flow

Exploring Canada’s LNG Export Opportunities – Listen Now to NGI’s Hub & Flow

Click here to listen to the latest episode of NGI’s Hub & Flow podcast. NGI’s Jamison Cocklin, senior editor of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and Patrick Rau, director of strategy and research, discuss their takeaways from a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, for the Canada Gas & LNG Exhibition and Conference. They discuss Canada’s prospects…

May 26, 2022
Venture Global Sanctions Plaquemines LNG, First U.S. FID Since 2019

Venture Global Sanctions Plaquemines LNG, First U.S. FID Since 2019

Venture Global LNG Inc. on Wednesday reached a positive final investment decision (FID) on its Plaquemines liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Louisiana. It also completed $13.2 billion of financing for the first phase. The FID is the first time a U.S. project has been sanctioned since August 2019. At that time, Venture Global…

May 25, 2022
June Natural Gas Futures Surge Past $8.70

June Natural Gas Futures Surge Past $8.70

Natural gas futures raced ahead Monday, snapping the two-day slump that closed out the prior week, as U.S. exports gathered more momentum and modest production offset cooler near-term weather forecasts. The June Nymex gas futures contract settled at $8.744/MMBtu, up 66.1 cents day/day. July gained 64.9 cents to $8.827. NGI’s Spot Gas National Avg. rose…

May 24, 2022