Natural Gas Market Moves Higher on Colder Weather The January ’26 NYMEX natural gas contract closed last week at $4.37, rebounding after several weeks of weakness. A slightly colder forecast revision for early January helped lift forward curves and reverse sentiment following two weeks of declines. Production remains strong at 108.1 Bcf/d, roughly flat month-over-month. LNG…
PJM’s 2027/2028 Base Residual Auction (BRA), released Dec. 17, cleared at a record‑high, FERC‑capped price of (333.44$/MW\text{-}day) across the entire PJM footprint, procuring about 134,479 MW of unforced capacity but still falling short of PJM’s stated reliability requirement. What the auction just did Key signals for businesses in PJM What it practically means for you…
Natural Gas Pricing Trends Unseasonably warm weather is taking its toll on natural gas prices. Since early December, the January prompt-month contract has fallen sharply—from a high of $5.42 on December 5th to $3.91 today. If mild temperatures persist into the new year, prices could dip below $3.50. With demand easing, gas producers have started to scale back…
Natural gas prices have pulled back after last week’s spike, and the current softness may open up strategic buying opportunities for 2025–2026 if the weather cooperates. Strong production and growing LNG exports are reshaping supply–demand dynamics, which makes an active, managed approach more attractive than traditional fixed-price contracts for larger users. Natural Gas Market Snapshot…
This Week’s Energy Market Snapshot Natural gas and power markets are entering December on a firm footing, driven by colder-weather forecasts, record production, and growing export demand. While near‑term prices are elevated, there may be strategic opportunities for buyers later in the winter. EIA Natural Gas Storage Report The weekly EIA Natural Gas Storage Outlook…
NATURAL GAS PRICING Short-term weather has been the main driver of natural gas price movement in recent weeks. As forecasts point to colder conditions by mid-December, prices have climbed, with contracts from early 2026 through the end of 2028 now trading near the upper end of their recent range. At the same time, as December…
Energy Market Update: Week of November 19 Stay informed with the latest trends and advice for managing energy costs this winter. U.S. Weather Outlook: Nov 19–25 Expect chilly weather to linger today in the Great Lakes and Northeast, with daytime highs mainly in the 30s and 40s. Meanwhile, much of the country is enjoying mild…
Energy Market Update: Week of November 12 Stay informed with the latest trends and advice for managing energy costs this winter. Energy Pricing Trends Natural gas prices continue to hold above $4.00, and electricity rates are now catching up. In the PJM Ad Hub, electricity prices have risen by 0.10 cents per kWh since late…
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