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US Henry Hub Supported by Strong Domestic Demand and Steady LNG Exports

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US front month Henry Hub is seeing some more support today with steady LNG export demand and a slight increase in domestic demand above normal. Upside remains limited by strong production and healthy storage levels.

    • US Natgas JUN 23 up 2.3% at 2.32$/mmbtu
  • Delivery flows to the US LNG export terminals are today steady at 13.24bcf/d according to Bloomberg compared to an average of 13.03bcf/d so far this month.
  • Domestic demand has edged slightly higher and now just above normal at 63.8bcf/d. Some coal to gas switching has driven gas demand for power generation up to the highest seasonal level since at least 2014 according to Bloomberg last week. The latest 6-14 day NOAA forecast is showing above normal temperatures expected in western and northern areas but below normal expected towards the Gulf Coast and in south eastern areas.
  • Natural gas production has also remained largely unchanged this month with output estimated at around 100.2bcf/d over the weekend according to Bloomberg. The latest EIA US drilling productivity report is due for release today at 14:00ET detailing the expected output from the US oil and gas shale producing regions for June.
  • Export flows to Mexico have dipped to around 5.8bcf/d today from around 6.2bcf/d last week.

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