Prices rise in Europe as the colder weather increases gas demand

Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas rose on Thursday, as the colder weather drove up demand for gas to heat homes. Meanwhile, the market was closely monitoring developments regarding a possible ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Russell: China's commodity imports will continue to decline until 2025 due to economic and trade concerns
China's imports have been weak in 2025. This is in line with the recent trend of a softer economy. According to data released by the official customs on Friday, imports of crude, natural gas and iron ore, as well as copper…
Russell: China's commodity imports will continue to decline until 2025 due to economic and trade concerns
China's imports have been weak in 2025. This is in line with the recent trend of a softer economy. According to data released by the official customs on Friday, imports of crude, natural gas and iron ore, as well as copper…
Russell: Asia LNG imports to fall to 22-month low due to Europe's surge in prices

In February, Asia's LNG imports will likely drop to their lowest level in almost two years while Europe's are expected to reach the second highest levels on record. Buyers are turning away from expensive spot cargoes…
Russell: Asia LNG imports to fall to a 22-month low due to Europe's surge in prices.

In February, Asia's LNG imports will likely drop to their lowest level in almost two years while Europe's will surge to the highest levels ever recorded. Buyers are turning away from expensive spot cargoes that have prices…
Russell: Europe imports more LNG as it draws cargoes out of Asia.
In January, the world's imports will reach their highest level in a single year as Europe's winter demands draw cargoes from Asia's top consumer region. According to commodity analysts Kpler, a total of 38.12 millions…
Russell: Europe imports more LNG as it draws cargos from Asia
In January, the world's imports will reach their highest level in a single year as Europe's winter demands draw cargoes from Asia's top consumer region. According to commodity analysts Kpler, a total of 38.12 millions…
Canadian, WTI Crude Prices to Asia Jump

Prices of Canadian and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil to Asia jumped after shipping costs rallied on concerns that wider U.S. sanctions on the Russian fleet are tightening ship availability, trade sources said…
Europe's imports of LNG are on the rise, but not to Asia's detriment: Russell
In December, Europe's LNG imports reached an 11-month record high. However, this was not at the expense Asia, who also saw higher arrivals. According to commodity analysts Kpler, Europe imported 10.89 million tons of super-chilled gasoline in December.
Europe's imports of LNG are on the rise, but not to Asia's detriment: Russell
In December, Europe's LNG imports reached an 11-month record high. However, this was not at the expense Asia, who also saw higher arrivals. According to commodity analysts Kpler, Europe imported 10.89 million tons of super-chilled gasoline in December.
LNG traders divert cargoes to Asia from Europe as demand in the east increases
Analysts and shipping data indicate that three LNG cargoes bound for Europe were diverted to Asia in order to meet the stronger Asian demand, and because gas prices have decreased in Europe. The rapid change of course…
LNG can solve Europe's gas problems, but it comes at a cost: Russell
The fears that Europe will face a shortage of natural gas this winter are exaggerated. The liquefied gas (LNG), market has already taken steps to prevent any shortage, although at higher prices.The price of natural gas…
Russell: Asia spot LNG prices fall as demand increases, but prior rally bites back:
Last week, the spot price for liquefied gas (LNG), in Asia, eased amid signs of seasonal demand peaking. The five-month rally has also reduced purchases by price sensitive buyers. The price of LNG spot for delivery to…
Russell: Asia spot LNG prices fall as demand increases, but prior rally bites back:
Last week, the spot price for liquefied gas (LNG), in Asia, eased amid signs of seasonal demand peaking. The five-month rally has also reduced purchases by price sensitive buyers. The price of LNG spot for delivery to…
China's Ban on Australian Coal Forces Trade Flows to Realign

China's effective ban on imports of Australian coal is forcing a realignment of flows between the world's two biggest importers and two largest exporters.Indonesia and Australia dominate the global seaborne coal trade…
Oil Price at Highest Since March

Oil rose on Thursday to its highest since March, supported by lower U.S. crude inventories, OPEC-led supply cuts and recovering demand as governments ease restrictions on people's movements imposed due to the coronavirus crisis.Crude prices have slumped in 2020…
BV Appoves Cryo-Powered Regas System Design

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has issued the first approval in principle for a new cold energy ‘Cryo-Powered’ regas system for use in FSRU applications.The approval has been issued to both Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
Osaka Gas Looks to Sell Spare LNG in Europe

Japan's Osaka Gas has offered two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the newly-commissioned Freeport LNG project in the United States for delivery into Europe, industry sources said.Mild weather in Japan and a weaker…
Asia LNG Spot Prices Drop to Multi-year Low

Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices dropped to multi-year lows on Tuesday with at least one cargo being sold into Northeast Asia below the psychological barrier of $4 per million British thermal units (mmBtu).Gas…
GasLog Predicts LNG Spot Rate Recovery
GasLog Partners, which owns, operates, and acquires liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers under multi-year charters, said that the longer-term outlook for natural gas demand continued to strengthen in the first quarter…