Germany considers intervention in gas storage replenishment as a last resort, even if its target levels are not met. If LNG supplies keep arriving in the country by the start of November, it may not be appropriate for the market operator, Trading Hub Europe (THE) to step in to support injections.
Bloomberg reports shipping liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe is getting cheaper due to heightening competition between the region’s terminals to accommodate extra cargoes.
High prices for natural gas may prevent Europe from replenishing its reserves in time to prepare for the next winter, Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas warned.
US gas prices have surged 80% year-over-year, and Reuters analysts warn the administration's proposed import tariffs could drive prices even higher. The US natural gas market will face impacts regardless of when new tariffs take effect.
According to preliminary data from LSEG, the United States exported a record volume of 9.3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in March. This figure was achieved with the startup of the first phase of Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana
US natural gas producers and investors expect increased activity in Louisiana's Haynesville shale basin. Companies are preparing for a surge in exports after the US administration lifted its moratorium on new LNG export licenses, according to Reuters.
Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe rose to the highest level for this time of year, according to ship tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. The rise in supplies was bolstered by weaker demand in competing Asia. This kind of market dynamic has weakened prices.
This year's unusually cold weather and dwindling Russian flows have drained European gas inventories faster than expected. Now, summer prices exceed winter contracts, wiping out the financial incentive to replenish storage, Bloomberg reports.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of NG.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of NG, WTI, Brent.
According to Reuters, US natural gas prices rose 2% on Thursday. This was the result of lower daily production and record shipments to export facilities.
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