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US Natgas Falls Ahead of Updated EIA Storage Data

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US Henry Hub is easing lower again today ahead of the latest EIA storage data with concern for the US economy as debt ceiling talks continue and with steady natural gas production.

    • US Natgas JUN 23 down -2.3% at 2.34$/mmbtu
  • The latest EIA weekly gas inventories for the week ending 19 May are expected to show another larger than normal build of +100bcf compared to the 5-year average for this time of year of +86bcf.
  • Domestic production was yesterday relatively unchanged on the day at 100.4bcf/d compared to flows around 97.5bcf/d this time last year.
  • Domestic demand is estimated higher up to 65.3bcf/d today according to Bloomberg with gas demand for the power generation sector above the previous five year range.
  • The latest two week US weather forecast is relatively unchanged from yesterday with at or below normal temperatures generally showing in southern regions but above normal in the north.
  • Delivery flows to the US LNG export terminals are just below the average seen in the last month with today estimated at 12.8bcf/d according to Bloomberg.
  • Export flows to Mexico are today estimated at 6.5bcf/d.

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