
Price favours Canadian gas flows into western US
The gas-price differential between the Northwest Sumas pricing point and the AECO hub is facilitating gas exports from Canada into the western US.
1 June 2016
Henry Hub futures to receive weather-related boost
Warm weather and increased demand for air conditioning are expected to boost the Henry Hub price in the United States.
25 May 2016
European hub prices fall, but only marginally
The NBP day-ahead has fallen by just 3% over the past week, dropping to roughly 29.5 p/th, with similar declines seen on the continent.
25 May 2016
Strong demand continues to support European hub prices
The NBP day-ahead was around 31 p/th on Tuesday, close to the average it has maintained for the past week.
18 May 2016
Canada’s wildfires sap regional gas prices
Persistent wildfires in Alberta are weighing on regional gas prices, which are already under pressure because of healthy gas storage levels.
18 May 2016
Henry Hub awaits air conditioning boost
The start of summer in the United States will see an increase in air conditioning-related demand, which will support the Henry Hub price.
11 May 2016
European hub prices bounce back
Supply-side issues and the expectation of cooler temperatures saw NBP day-ahead prices bounce back to over 30 p/th on Tuesday from 28 p/th last week.
11 May 2016
Speculators sense upside coming to Henry Hub prices
The Henry Hub front-month futures price is still being dominated by bearish fundamentals, but the spread between the front- and second-month contracts suggests some support as summer approaches.
4 May 2016
Return to normal temperatures pressures European prices
NBP day-ahead prices have fallen by over 5 p/th during the past week – the biggest drop seen so far this year.
4 May 2016
European prices supported by supply/demand tightness
Cold weather and supply issues have forced up European hub prices following a mild winter.
27 April 2016
Price arbitrage favours storage injections in the US
Low gas prices in the United States are supporting the appetite for storage injections despite ample stocks.
27 April 2016
Henry Hub futures bank on gas-to-power demand
The Henry Hub front-month futures price has received some support over the past week, with market players preparing for a rise in gas-fired power generation during the summer.
20 April 2016
Cold snap boosts prices in European markets
Lower temperatures are supporting prices following the cold snap that has hit much of Europe, causing price gains at the NBP and TTF hubs.
20 April 2016
Canadian gas prices weaken as demand disappoints
Gas prices in Canada are under pressure – a theme expected to continue in the coming weeks.
13 April 2016
Weaker demand adds to pressure on prices in Europe
The NBP day-ahead dipped to 27 p/th at the start of this week after warmer temperatures eased demand, adding to pressure on prices.
13 April 2016
Weather hints at bearish Henry Hub market during spring
Henry Hub front-month futures are under pressure because of the early start to the gas injection season in the United States.
6 April 2016
Supply pressures prices as Europe starts to restock
European hub prices have dropped over the past week. The NBP day-ahead hit 27.7 p/th on Tuesday while the TTF day-ahead price has fallen by around 2 p/th.
6 April 2016
Early injections dampen Henry Hub prospects
An early start to the 2016 gas injection season in the United States and Canada is pressuring exchange-traded and regional gas prices in both countries.
30 March 2016
European hub prices dip as withdrawal rates ease
The NBP day-ahead was down to around 28.5 p/th on Tuesday after reaching over 30 p/th last week. Demand is expected to be around 20% higher than seasonal norms on Wednesday.
23 March 2016
European hub prices holding steady
Strong power sector offtake is supporting UK gas demand and pushed the NBP day-ahead to just above 30 p/th on Tuesday.
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