Monday, December 23, 2024

Gas Storage News

Holiday schedule for US Energy Data

Some major energy data will be delayed due to the federal holidays of Christmas and New Year's Day on December 25 and January 1, 2025. The schedule below shows the U.S. Petroleum, Oil and Natural Gas Supply and Inventory for these weeks. WEEK OF DEC.

Germany waives gas storage fees outside of the country starting Jan. 1, 2025

The German lower house of Parliament passed on Friday a change in energy law that will waive the domestic market storage fee at border points and virtual trading centers, effective Jan. 1, 2025. This will free foreign consumers from a costly element of price.

California sets clear course to close Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility

California's utilities regulatory agency on Thursday set out a clear path to potentially close SoCalGas Aliso Canyon's gas storage facility. The regulator prioritized energy reliability and affordability, as the state moves towards cleaner energy.

EIA: US natgas stored volumes are highest since 2016, as the winter heating season begins.

U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that the United States has started winter heating season with its highest level of natural gas storage since 2016. The EIA's Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report, published in November, estimates…

EUROPE GAS Benchmark hits 13-month-high on lower Russian flow and colder outlook

On Monday, the European benchmark gas contract reached its highest level for 13 months as Russian gas flows via Ukraine were slowed down slightly. Colder weather was forecast and gas storage levels continued to fall in Europe. By 0912 GMT, the benchmark…

Document shows that the EU Commission has set a 50% storage target by February 2025.

The European Commission announced on Friday that Europe had set a target to have its gas storage 50% full by February 1, 2025. This is to ensure supply security amid cold weather forecasts and fears of Russian gas disruption. It is important to…

Sources: Austria's 50-year relationship with Gazprom is ended by the gas seizure

Five sources said that the Austrian group's seizure and payment of Russian gas to cover an arbitration award was what triggered the end of more than 50 years gas flow from Russian state energy company Gazprom to OMV this month. OMV is one of the last remaining gas buyers in Europe…

Holiday schedule for US Energy Data

Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday November 28, will impact the schedule for the release of major energy data during the week of Nov. 24. The schedule below shows the weekly release of the U.S. Petroleum, Oil and Natural Gas Supply and Inventory.

Prices for EUROPE GAS are near their highest levels in a year due to supply concerns and storage drawbacks

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were roughly flat on Friday, near their one-year-highs. Profit-taking was offset with ongoing concerns about Russian supply as well as cold weather reducing gas stocks. LSEG data show that the benchmark contract…

Prices for gas in Europe fall amid profit-taking but remain near the year high

The Dutch and British wholesale price fell on Tuesday morning due to profit-taking, but they remain at their highest levels so far this season as temperatures dropped. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF hub…

EUROPE GAS-Prices firm as temperatures drop

Dutch and British wholesale price rose on Monday morning due to the colder weather forecast. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub rose by 1.00 euros to 43.15 Euro per Megawatt Hour (MWh), which is $13.51/mmbtu by 0921 GMT.

Holiday schedule for US Energy Data

Veterans Day, which falls on Monday 11th November, will impact the schedule for the release of major energy data during the week beginning Nov. 10. The schedule below shows the weekly release of the U.S. Petroleum, Oil and Natural Gas Supply and Inventory. WEEK OF 10 NOV.

Gas prices in Europe rise on cold weather forecast

Dutch and British wholesales prices increased on Friday morning. They reached their highest level in over a week due to the expected cooler and less windy conditions in Europe. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch…

EUROPE GAS - Prices rise due to colder weather and wind; attention on Trump

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices increased on Thursday morning due to colder weather and low winds, but uncertainty remains over the impact of the U.S. Donald Trump presidency on the global market. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front…

EUROPE GAS - Prices drop amid mild temperatures and solid supply

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Thursday morning, as temperatures were above normal for this time of the year and supplies remained stable. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF hub fell 0.87 euros to 40.35 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh)…

EUROPE GAS-Prices stable amid mildly warmer temperatures and high inventories

The Dutch and British wholesale price were not much different on Tuesday morning despite temperatures above normal for this time of the year and high levels of storage. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was down 0.13 euros at 42.50 Euro per megawatt hour…

Equinor expects a decrease in storages and a rise in gas prices next year.

The CEO of Norwegian oil-and-gas producer Equinor stated on Thursday that European gas prices continue to be under pressure because of the rising demand for gas in Asia, and due to concerns about future supplies of Russian gas and LNG. The weather…

Prices for gas in Europe are rising amid geopolitical concerns and a weaker wind output

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices increased on Thursday morning, as the market awaited any possible escalation in the Middle East conflict and amid an increase in demand for gas due to weaker winds speeds. By 0846 GMT the benchmark front-month…

Prices for gas in Europe remain stable as the market balances cold weather risks and supply.

Dutch and British wholesale price were slightly higher but mostly stable on Wednesday morning, as forecasts suggested colder temperatures in November. Outages in Norway and geopolitical risks continue to cause supply concerns. LSEG data shows that…

Prices for gas in Europe are mixed due to lower Norwegian supplies and high inventories

The wholesale prices of the Netherlands and Britain were mixed Thursday morning, as maintenance in Norway curtailed supply but high levels of storage weighed on market. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF hub…