Energy Market Insights: August 12-18, 2024
Weather Outlook Natural Gas Market Update 2025/2026 Capacity Auction Results Why Consider Buying Now? Stay informed and consider strategic energy decisions in light of these developments.
DetailsWeather Outlook Natural Gas Market Update 2025/2026 Capacity Auction Results Why Consider Buying Now? Stay informed and consider strategic energy decisions in light of these developments.
Details2025/2026 CAPACITY AUCTION RESULTS The recent PJM capacity auction resulted in a significant price surge to $269.92 per megawatt-day, nearly tenfold last year’s increase. This affects 135,684 MW of capacity for June 2025-May 2026, with a diverse mix of gas, nuclear, coal, and renewables. Higher demand and market reforms are driving these costs. Businesses across…
DetailsThe latest PJM capacity auction has dramatically increased prices, reflecting a tightening supply and demand balance across the region. The auction, which secures power supply resources from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, saw capacity prices rise nearly tenfold compared to previous years. Key Highlights:
DetailsNatural Gas Market Update: Record-Breaking Production, but for How Long? Natural gas production in the U.S. has reached unprecedented levels, consistently surpassing 100 Bcf/d. Last week’s report showed output at an impressive 101.5 Bcf/d. However, this abundance may not last. Industry experts anticipate potential production cuts by suppliers in the near future, aimed at reducing…
DetailsTHE ENERGY MARKET – BIG REASONS TO BUY NOW: NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LNG DEMAND WEATHER DEMAND 6-10 DAY AND 8-14 DAY OUTLOOK The natural gas demand for this week is expected to be HIGH due to intense high pressure and hot temperatures across much of the southern and eastern United States. Specifically: The widespread hot…
DetailsURGENT REASONS TO BUY NOW: LOWER SUPPLY LNG DEMAND WEATHER DEMAND 2023 set aย new recordย for summer heat, and 2024 is expected to be up there. We already had heat demand warning days in mid-June, which technically is not even summer. All ten of the top ten hottest summers in recorded history have been in this…
DetailsThe PJM grid forecasts high daily electricity demand as the hot weather lingers. The hot weather conditions are expected to drive energy demand levels, threatening grid reliability.ย PJM Forecasted Demand: Monday,ย June 24, 2024Expected Peak Timeframe:ย 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ESTPotential Peak Demand:ย 132,034ย MW Tuesday,ย June 25, 2024Expected Peak Timeframe:ย 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ESTPotential Peak Demand:ย 142,450 MW…
DetailsNYMEX NATURAL GAS CALENDAR STRIPS ALL ABOUT THE NYMEX TWELVE-MONTH STRIPย 6-10 DAY AND 8-14 DAY OUTLOOK The forecast for late June/early July turned slightlyย cooler, resulting in a slight price drop for natural gas and electricity. After reaching $3.15 two weeks ago, July Natural Gas has sunk to $2.68. However, we will be switching to…
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