Natural gas benefits from robust LNG exports and a strong storage draw

Natural gas prices rose by 4.5% to ₹299.6 due to a larger-than-expected storage draw, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reporting a withdrawal of 190 billion cubic feet from storage for the week ending December 6. Despite the decline, storage levels remain 1.8% higher year-over-year and 4.6% above the five-year average. Gas flows to…

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Natural Gas Increases After Utilities Removed an Anticipated 2 Bcf of Gas From Storage

Natural gas prices rose by 2.32% to ₹278.3, driven by a smaller-than-expected inventory withdrawal and forecasts of increased demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 2 billion cubic feet withdrawal from storage for the week ending November 22, 2024, reducing U.S. gas inventories to 3,967 bcf, 3.5% higher than last year and 7.2% above…

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Gains in Natural Gas Despite a Rise in Feedgas for the Freeport LNG Export Facility

Natural gas saw a 5.11% increase and ended up at 168.7 due to several variables that affected market dynamics. A decrease in output combined with more feed gas supplied to the Freeport LNG export facility raised market activity. Natural gas flow to U.S. LNG export facilities increased significantly, hitting a three-week high. Freeport LNG in…

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Forecasts of cooler temperatures and increased demand for heating caused natural gas prices to rise

Anticipated colder weather and higher heating demand in the upcoming week caused the natural gas market to see a 1.86% price hike, ultimately settling at 279.9. Record-high output levels and a generally benign weather forecast through early November did not prevent this growth. Notably, gas output in the Lower 48 U.S. states surpassed prior records…

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