EQT will buy Olympus Energy’s midstream and upstream assets from Olympus Energy for $1.8 billion
EQT announced on Tuesday that it will buy Olympus' upstream and middlestream assets for $1.8 billion, in a cash and stock deal. Profits also exceeded expectations in the first quarter, thanks to higher natural gas prices as well as increased sales volumes. The company will fund the deal with its cash and borrowings from its revolving loan facility and 26 million shares of EQT stock, valued at $1.3 billion.
India revamps its gas policy to increase affordability and supply
India announced on Friday that it had made improvements to its domestic gas allocation policy in order to ensure the availability and affordability for natural gas. The government announced that domestic gas allocations will begin in the first quarter fiscal 2026 for the compressed natural gas segment (CNG) as well as the piped natural-gas segment (PNG). This will be done two quarters ahead.
Gas prices in Europe are rising on the back of lower renewable energy forecasts
The Dutch and British wholesale gas price increased on Thursday morning, as temperatures and renewables are expected to drop at the weekend and the quieter trade before Easter. LSEG data show that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract rose by 0.24 euros to 35.66 euro per megawatt hour. The June contract increased by 0.26 euros to 35.86 euro/MWh. The British contract was 1.75 cents higher, at 86.75 cents per therm.
TotalEnergies expects hydrocarbon production to be at the top of its guidance range for Q1
In a trading update, TotalEnergies said that it expects hydrocarbon output to be at the upper end of its range for the first three months. It said that the hydrocarbon production for the first quarter 2025 will be between 2.5 and 2.55 millions barrels of oil-equivalent per day (Mboe/d), an increase of 4% on a year-on-year. "Exploration…
Colombia considers long-term contracts for gas imports to cover the deficit and lower prices
Edwin Palma, Minister of Mines and Energy in Colombia, said that the government may sign long-term contracts for gas imports to help cover its energy shortage and reduce prices. According to the Colombian Natural Gas Association, (Naturgas), Colombia is facing a shortage of gas of 7.6%. This is partly due to a lower production as part of President Gustavo Petro’s push towards cleaner energy policies.
EUROPE GAS-Prices remain volatile amid tariff, gas storage target uncertainty
The Dutch and British gas price are not clear on Friday, but they remain close to recent multi-month-lows. This is because the market continues grappling with the effects of the U.S. trade war induced by tariffs on the global economic situation and the EU countries meeting to discuss filling gas storage targets. LSEG data shows that the…
The annual earnings of energy trader Danske Commodities have fallen by 48%
Danish energy trader Danske Commodities announced a 48% decline in profits for the year 2024, mainly due to volatility in gas prices. This was partly caused by EU regulations to fill storage 90 percent before winter and the stoppage of Russian transit gas via Ukraine. Danske Commodities (owned by Norwegian oil producer Equinor) reported a full-year adjusted profit before tax of 186 millions euros ($204million)…
Occidental Petroleum announces higher oil and gas prices in Q1
Occidental Petroleum, a U.S. shale company, said that the prices received by the firm for its oil and gas production in the first quarter of this year were higher than the previous three months. Benchmark Brent crude averaged $74.98 per barrel in the first quarter of 2018, up 1.3% compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, U.S. Natural Gas prices increased 30% due to a higher demand because of a cold winter.
APA reduces US natgas production and NGL production during the first quarter due to low prices
In response to low prices, oil and gas company APA announced on Wednesday that it had curtailed production of natural gas in the United States by about 8 million cubic foot per day and natural gas liquids in the U.S. by 500 barrels per quarter. APA announced in January that it had reduced its production by approximately 23,500 barrels equivalent per day (boepd).
Sources say that EU countries are seeking extra flexibility in their gas storage targets
EU diplomats have revealed that the EU is considering rules which would allow countries to deviate from the requirement of 90% gas filling before winter by ten percentage points. In 2022, the EU introduced its gas storage regulations to provide EU countries with a buffer during the winter months after Russia stopped supplying fuel following its invasion in Ukraine.
EUROPE GAS - Prices range as the market weighs tariff impact
The Dutch and British gas price rose slightly on Tuesday and are expected move in the same direction as the market evaluates the impact of U.S. energy tariffs amid concerns that slow global growth may impact demand. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract increased by 0.71 euros, or $11.54/mmBtu to 36.28 Euros per megawatt hour.
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil rig number has reached its highest level since June.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms cut back on the number oil and gas rigs for the second consecutive week, despite the fact that the number oil rigs was at its highest level since June. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by two in the week ending April 4 to 590.
Gas giants claim that Australia's opposition plan to reserve supplies may worsen the shortage
Gas giants around the world said that a proposal made by Australia's coalition of opposition to force producers to divert more gas from exports into the domestic market in an attempt to win votes would discourage investment and not solve the looming gas shortages. The conservative Liberal-National Coalition has pledged to lower power bills by implementing a gas reservations scheme.
India increases gas prices starting April
India's government website revealed on Monday that the price for its locally produced oil field gas has increased by almost 4%, to $6.75/million metric British Thermal Units (mmBtu), compared to $6.50/mmBtu the previous month. This is the first price revision for gas produced in old fields in two years. India set a price cap of $6.50 for two years in 2023. The third year will see a 25-cent increase per annum.
EUROPE GAS - Prices stable but weather and low storage could support.
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were mostly stable on Friday morning, despite the mild weather. However, a forecast for a cooler climate next week as well as the need to replenish storages in the coming months will continue to support the price. LSEG data shows that the Dutch front-month contract rose 0.10 euros to 41.10 Euro per megawatt hour or 12.98/mmBtu at 0914GMT.
EUROPE GAS - Prices fall on mild temperatures and energy attack pause
The Dutch and British gas price fell on Wednesday morning, as the mild temperatures reduced gas demand. Meanwhile, the U.S. made deals with Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks against energy targets and at sea. LSEG data shows that the Dutch front-month contract fell by 0.15 euros to 40.97 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), or $12.96/mmBtu at 0917 GMT. The Dutch May contract is down 0.75 euros at 40.95 Euro/MWh.
LSEG data indicates that Freeport LNG will resume service in Texas after a lightning strike.
Data from the financial firm LSEG revealed that natural gas flows at Freeport LNG's Texas export plant were expected to increase on Tuesday, after a lighting strike on a pipe caused it to close on Monday. Freeport is one the most closely monitored LNG export plants around the world, as the start and end of its operations can cause large price swings on global gas markets. Gas prices in the U.S.
German contracts for the front year are affected by lower gas prices
German power contracts for the year ahead fell on Monday as gas contracts and carbon permit prices dropped. By 0957 GMT, the German baseload power for the year ahead fell by 1.1% to $85.24 per megawatt-per-hour (MWh), while its French counterpart rose 0.2% to $63.85/MWh. Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Monday morning, despite mild weather conditions and the beginning of talks between U.S.
Baker Hughes reports that US oil and gas rigs have risen for the first time in 3 weeks.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. added oil and gas rigs this week for the first time since three weeks. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by one in the week ending March 21. Baker Hughes reported that despite this week's increase in rigs the total count is still 31 rigs or 5% lower than this time last year.
German energy transition could cost 300 billion euros less with greater efficiency, according to a study
According to a report released by the Boston Consulting Group on Thursday, Germany could save over 300 billion euros (326.49 billion dollars) by 2035 if it implements the energy transition in a more efficient manner. Germany will spend hundreds of millions of euros in the next few years to transition towards cleaner energy sources, with a goal of being carbon neutral by 2045.
