Sources say that the EU is urging countries to fill up gas storage tanks early in anticipation of the Iran War.
As the Iran War disrupts fuel markets around the world, EU diplomats have urged EU countries to begin filling up gas storage caverns as soon as possible in order to be prepared for winter next year. The diplomats reported that the Commission reiterated in a meeting behind closed doors that the EU gas supply is not at immediate risk…
Prices of EUROPE GAS fall amid tentative market expectations for an end to the Iran war
Dutch and British benchmark gas prices fell early on Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly two weeks, following news of the U.S. initiative to negotiate an end to the war with Iran which has stopped around a fifth?of global oil and natural gas supplies. Intercontinental Exchange…
India orders the strengthening of its natural gas infrastructure amid shortages
India issued an order Tuesday to address obstacles in building and expanding its natural?gas?infrastructure, as it aims to 'diversify' its fuel supply in the face of disruptions on global energy markets due to the U.S./Israeli war against Iran. The conflict has caused disruptions in shipping and gas supply…
Prices of EUROPE GAS continue to fall as the market watches developments in Iran war
Dutch and British wholesale contracts for gas extended losses on Tuesday, following a sharp fall in the previous session. This was after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that he would delay military strikes against Iran, and that an agreement with Iran could be reached "within five or less days".
Prices for gas in Europe fall after Trump delays strikes against Iran power plants
The European benchmark contract for gas fell sharply Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would delay strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants, saying that a deal could be reached with Iran "within five days or sooner". Intercontinental Exchange…
EUROPE GAS - European prices are rising due to Middle East energy war fears
Dutch and British Gas Contracts rose on Monday morning and are likely to face another volatile trading session, as the Middle East war risks escalating strikes against energy infrastructure. The reopening of Strait of Hormuz is still a long way off. Data from Intercontinental…
Cyprus targets gas exports in 2028, as the Mid East conflict increases supply tensions
Michael Damianos, the Energy Minister, said that Cyprus could start producing natural gas to?export by?2028. This would 'potentially? strengthen Europe's drive to diversify their energy sources, as the Middle East conflict tightens its focus on supply. The turmoil in the Gulf…
Prices for EUROPE GAS rise due to concerns about LNG supply and oil strength
LONDON, 12th March - British and Dutch gas wholesale prices rose Thursday morning, as reports of tanker attacks raised fears of a prolonged disruption of regional liquefied gas supplies from the region. Meanwhile, higher oil prices added further support. ICE data shows that the…
BP to perform maintenance on Central Azeri Platform in August
BP's regional president for Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as Turkey, Giovanni Cristofoli, said that the company plans to perform scheduled'maintenance on the Central Azeri -platform in August 2026. He added that the shutdown would only affect the gas infrastructure of the platform, and oil production would continue.
The price of gas in Europe is more volatile due to the growing competition from LNG
Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas have slowed the huge gains they made this week, but remain volatile due to increased competition worldwide among buyers for replacements of lost Qatari LNG cargoes. Data from the Intercontinental Exchange showed that the benchmark 'Dutch…
EU not planning an emergency response to spike in energy prices caused by Iran
Officials told reporters on Wednesday that the European Union had warned its'member states' about the soaring gas prices caused by Iran, but did not see any immediate threat to supply and was not planning a response of emergency. The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, and Iran's…
The European market is seeking clarity about Qatari LNG supplies, which has led to a reduction in prices.
The Dutch and British gas price were lower on Wednesday, after rising earlier in the week. However, they could still be volatile, as traders try to gauge how long Qatari LNG supply will remain interrupted. Data from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), showed that the benchmark 'Dutch…
Brent oil prices continue to rise amid Iran conflict with Brent reaching a 19-month high
The price of crude oil rose by about 7% Tuesday. This is the third time that oil prices have risen in a row. As the U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran intensifies, fuel shipments are disrupted, and 'fears' of further disruptions to Middle East oil supply and gas supplies increase.
EUROPE GAS-European Gas Prices Close Higher on Disruption to LNG Shipments
The benchmark European wholesale gas price closed Monday around 35-40% more expensive, after major LNG exporter Qatar Energy announced that it had stopped production due to attacks in the Middle East. A cargo standstill through the Strait of Hormuz also raised concern about the length of the disruption.
EUROPE GAS - European gas prices rise as Qatar stops LNG production
Benchmark Dutch and British wholesale?gas?prices rose by almost 50% Monday after a major LNG exporter, Qatar Energy, announced that it had stopped production due to the attacks in Middle East. Qatar is soon to become the second largest LNG exporter in the world after the United States.
EUROPE GAS-European gas prices soar as Iran had conflict halts Qatar LNG output
The benchmark Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose by nearly?50% after Qatar Energy, a major LNG exporter, announced that it had stopped production because of attacks in the Middle East. Qatar is soon to become the second largest LNG exporter in the world after the United States.
EUROPE GAS - European gas prices rise on Middle East conflict
Prices for'standard' Dutch and British wholesale gas increased on Monday, after a flurry of energy shipments were suspended through the Strait of Hormuz due to the intensified attacks by Israel and Iran in the Middle East. Trade sources say that most tanker owners, oil companies and trading houses have stopped shipping crude oil…
EUROPE GAS - European gas prices rise by more than 25% due to Middle East conflict
Standard Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose by more than 25 percent on Monday after Iran?and Israel intensified?attacks?in the Middle East?and?after the suspension of energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz. Trade sources report that most tanker owners, major oil companies and trading houses have stopped shipping crude oil…
Prices for gas in Europe are mixed as traders take into account geopolitical risks, weather and outages in Norway
The European benchmark wholesale gas price was mixed on Friday. Prices in Britain were higher due to outages in Norway, while Dutch prices were lower because of mild weather. This slightly offset concerns about a possible escalation? in the Middle East. LSEG data revealed that the Dutch March contract?at the TTF hub?was down 0.57 euros at 31…
EUROPE GAS - European prices rise on the threat of LNG supply due to US-Iran tensions
Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas rose sharply on Thursday, boosted by tensions between Iran and the U.S. that could affect shipping of LNG. LSEG data revealed that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract at TTF hub had risen by?3.25 euro to 32.70 euros or $11.31/mmBtu as of 0835 GMT.