U.S. natural gas exports established a new record in 2021, averaging 10.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). This volume was driven by record LNG exports, including significant delivery growth to Asia and Europe. Also, growing volumes of U.S. LNG have been imported into Europe to build up storage inventories in Europe, which were low…
Electricity Headlines: Forward Power Price Forward power prices were down in all regions besides ERCOT and CAISO which saw increases of 3.3%-4.1% and 3.2%-3.5%, respectively. MISO prices fell 1.3%, and PJM fell between 0.8%-.0.9% The EIA reported that U.S. electricity customers averaged seven hours of power interruptions in 2021 Weather: Outlook for November 14-20: Colder…
Natural Gas Headlines: WORKING NATURAL GAS STOCKS POST SECOND-LARGEST WEEKLY NET INCREASE ON RECORD SUPPLIER STORY: AEP RECENT NATURAL GAS PRICING On Monday, November 7, markets are rallying to start the week following a sizeable weather-driven demand gain in weekend weather model runs for the 6–15-day period. As a result, in December 2022, natural gas…
Ohio Electricity Rates More than Double By Summer Ohio FirstEnergy customers will see their electric bills rise starting next summer, as the Akron-based utility has purchased some of its electricity at more than twice the price it’s paying now. During the October 4th auction, FirstEnergy agreed to pay an average price of $122.30 per megawatt-hour for delivery…
Weather Outlook: Brrr! Frost and freeze conditions are forecast early this week across portions of the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley. Mild to warm weather for the remainder of the week across the Midwest, East and South will allow some late-season cooling demand along the Gulf Coast and back into Texas, but…
Weather Forecast: Below Average Temperature Outlook Hurricane Ian directly hit Fort Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida, late last week, causing devastating damage to property and infrastructure. The storm knocked out power to more than 2 million Florida residents. Weather in the Midwest and East is mainly seasonal, with some frost warnings in the midwest this…
Weather: ABOVE-AVERAGE TEMPS IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST MEANS LESS HEAT DEMAND Pricing dropped almost 33% in September. Strong production, mild weather, and Hurricane Ian all combined to bring the Natural Gas Market down by almost $3.00 during September. Take advantage of this now. This drop is temporary. Winter weather is coming, which will mean higher demand…
Weather: PEAK HOURS FOR HEAT GETTING SHORTER While temperatures remain above average for most of the country, the afternoon peak temperatures are not lasting as long as we move into fall and earlier sunsets. This has led to less cooling demand and more substantial storage reports. NOAA TRACK OF HURRICANE IAN Tropical Storm Ian, forecast…