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Higher LNG Demand Helps Support US Nat Gas Tumble

NATURAL GAS

US natural gas futures have jumped on forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected with rising amounts of gas flowing to LNG export plants.

  • The move reverses significant losses that have been driven by warmer temperatures that have decreased winter heating demand.
  • Freeport LNG’s export plant was on track to pull in about 2.0 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) of gas on Friday, up from 1.5 bcfd on Thursday, according to data provider Refinitiv also supportive of prices.
  • Refinitiv said average gas output in the U.S. Lower 48 states rose to 98.6 bcfd so far in March, up from 98.1 bcfd in February. The monthly record is 99.9 bcfd in November 2022.
  • US Natgas MAY 23 up 4.1% at 2.19$/mmbtu.

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