Free Trial

Estimated US Gas Storage Draw of 318bcf: BNEF

NATGAS

The US EIA gas storage data due for release at 10:30ET (15:30GMT) is expected to show a large withdrawal of -318bcf for the week ending Jan 19 according to BNEF after severe cold weather in the week.

  • The Bloomberg survey average suggests a draw of -319bcf on the week compared to the seasonal normal draw of -149bcf.
  • The BNEF samples-based model predicts a withdrawal of -317bcf while the weather-based supply and demand model predicts a withdrawal of -319bcf.
  • Total storage was last week reported at 3,182bcf after an -154bcf draw on the week. US storage was 320bcf higher than the seasonal average of 2,862bcf and 93bcf higher than the previous 5-year high.
  • Consumption is forecast up by 18.1bcf/d to 131.8bcf/d driven by residential / commercial and power gen demand. Supply is expected to have fallen by 3.5bcf/d to 87.5bcf/d.
  • The early view for the week ending Jan 26 is a withdrawal of -215bcf.
    • US Natgas FEB 24 up 2.2% at 2.7$/mmbtu

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.