Natural Gas News & Market Digest
Natural gas market updates and energy-sector news.
Turkey's BOTAS signs MoU with Italy's Edison for natural gas and LNG cooperation
Turkey's state energy firm BOTAS signed a memorandum of understanding with Edison on May 22, 2026, to explore cooperation in natural gas and LNG. This follows recent energy market volatility.
Natural Gas Futures See Modest Gains Amid Broader Energy Volatility
Natural gas prices edged higher with Nymex August 2026 contract at $2.89, reflecting supply concerns tied to geopolitical events and storage issues.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Extend Losses
U.S. natural gas futures fell for a fourth straight session, weighed down by a larger-than-expected inventory build and planned maintenance at Freeport LNG terminal, with prices at around $2.87/mmBtu.
US Natural Gas Futures Slide to Two-Month Low
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 2% to a two-month low on July 16 due to rising output, lower LNG exports, and ample storage levels after a near-normal build.
QatarEnergy Extends LNG Force Majeure to Mid-August
QatarEnergy notified a major European customer it will cancel five additional LNG cargoes, extending force majeure from early July until mid-August amid Middle East tensions.
Natural Gas Futures Settle at 3-Year High Following Historic Climb
NG futures reached multi-year peaks after a sharp surge driven by weather and supply concerns earlier in 2026.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Drop on Storage Build and LNG Issues
Natural gas futures posted their largest single-day drop in months, falling over 6% to around $3.01/mmBtu after a larger-than-expected 61 Bcf storage injection and planned maintenance at Freeport LNG.
US Natural Gas Futures Rise as Hotter Weather Boosts Demand Outlook
US natural gas futures for July delivery rose 1.4% to $3.185 per mmBtu on June 10, 2026, on forecasts for hotter-than-normal weather increasing power demand through late June. Declining output and LNG maintenance also narrowed inventory surpluses.
Australian Union Suspends Strikes at Inpex LNG Plant
An Australian union suspended planned strikes at the Inpex LNG plant, citing progress in talks, potentially easing supply concerns in the natural gas market.
Turkey's BOTAS Signs Natural Gas and LNG Cooperation Deal with Italy's Edison
Turkey's state energy company BOTAS signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's Edison to explore cooperation in natural gas and LNG on May 22, 2026.
LNG Prices Surge as Qatari Tanker Hit Near Hormuz
A Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after a projectile strike near Hormuz while multiple oil and gas tankers turned back, lifting liquefaction fees and gas prices.
Asian LNG Spot Prices Jump 10% on Hormuz Crisis Supply Fears
Asian LNG spot prices surged 10% as the Hormuz crisis reignites supply disruption concerns tied to Middle East tensions.
US natgas prices slide 2% to two-month low on rising output and storage
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 2% to a two-month low on rising output, lower LNG export flows, and ample gas in storage after a near-normal weekly build reaching 3,024 bcf.
Europe Benchmark Gas Contract Falls on Hormuz Re-opening Hopes
Europe's benchmark gas contract declined on May 27 amid hopes that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen following diplomatic developments between the US and Iran. The move reflects reduced fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Pull Back After Recent Gains
Natural gas futures retreated on June 5 following prior advances driven by weather outlooks and storage data, with LNG export flows hitting multi-month lows adding pressure. July contract saw notable declines amid mixed fundamentals.
US Natural Gas Futures Ease as LNG Export Flows Hit Four-Month Low
Front-month gas futures for July delivery fell 0.4% to settle at $3.167 per million British thermal units on June 2 as daily flows to LNG export plants dropped to a four-month low.
US natural gas futures gain on below-average storage build and hot weather outlook
Nymex natural gas rose to around $3.28-3.33 per mmBtu after EIA reported a smaller-than-expected 92 Bcf storage injection, tightening the surplus, with support from warming forecasts boosting cooling demand.
Workers escalate strike at Inpex Ichthys LNG facilities in Australia
Offshore Alliance union announced escalation of a wage dispute strike at Inpex's Ichthys LNG sites that began last week, after talks failed. The action targets key Australian LNG export operations.
European Natural Gas Rises on Middle East Tensions
European natural gas prices added as much as 2.7% alongside oil gains as US-Iran strikes raised supply disruption concerns in energy markets on July 12, 2026.
U.S. natural gas futures extend retreat amid rising output and ample storage
U.S. natural gas futures declined on rising production, lower LNG export flows, and storage levels 6.4% above the five-year average, hitting a two-month low near $2.79/mmBtu.
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