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Henry Hub Hitting New Intraday Lows

NATURAL GAS

US Henry Hub is continuing its decline during US hours with its lowest level since Oct. 26. US natural gas prices have seen a sharp decline since the recent peak on Nov. 3. Warm weather across the eastern half of the US limiting is limiting domestic demand and putting pressure on prices.

  • US Natgas DEC 23 down -1.8% at 3.08$/mmbtu
  • The latest NOAA two-week outlook is showing above normal temperatures in central areas in the 6-14 days period shifting towards the east coast in the second week of the outlook. The west coast is holding near normal. US natural gas demand is higher today but still near normal at 77.8bcf/d according to Bloomberg.
  • Domestic natural gas production was yesterday slightly lower at 104.8bcf/d according to Bloomberg after reaching a record high at the weekend but still strong compared to an average of 102.7bcf/d in October.
  • Feedgas delivery flows to US LNG export facilities are again below the average from the last month at 13.6bcf/d today according to Bloomberg. Supply to the Sabine Pass terminal has recovered slightly but still below recent strong flows with a pipeline notice yesterday suggesting the supply reduction was due to maintenance expected through Tuesday.
  • Export flows to Mexico are today at 5.9bcf/d today after a dip lower over last weekend.

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