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Energy Aspects offers high-frequency research coverage of the global natural gas markets, led by Trevor Sikorski. We publish a comprehensive suite of reports combining data analysis, market fundamentals and forward-looking commentary. Our experienced analysts provide the information and insight you need to stay ahead of the global natural gas markets.
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Europe Fundamentals
Published 11 Mar 2014
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According to National Grid data for the UK, in February 2014, total gas demand was down y/y by 1.55 bcm (-11.5%), and excluding storage injections and exports it was lower by 1.45 bcm (-17%). Gas demand from all sectors fell y/y, with LDZ demand falling by 1.1 bcm (-15.6%) and the power sector ta.. -
Russian roulette
Published 11 Mar 2014
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2014 was all looking so relaxed for the gas market. A very mild Q1 14 weakened residential and commercial demand levels and, with supply being more than adequate, storage levels looked set to end winter higher by 14 bcm y/y. The resulting lower demand for gas to be reinjected into storage over t.. -
European storage and gas flows
Published 10 Mar 2014
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As of 9 March, gas inventories at all of the major European storage hubs are now above last year's levels. Total European inventories are now higher y/y by 10.2 bcm (39%), with Germany, France and NBP accounting for some 8.8 bcm of that increment. While Baumgarten, France, Germany and Italy saw l.. -
Germany - February 2014
Published 7 Mar 2014
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Data from various German SOs show that in February imports were up y/y by 925 mcm (6.1%). While Russian and Norwegian imports continued to grow, by another 1.35 bcm (38%) and 120 mcm (4.1%), imports from the Netherlands fell sharply y/y by 920 mcm (-35%). The somewhat unexpected growth in total i.. -
El Nino a possibility this summer, with implications for LNG trade
Published 7 Mar 2014 by -
US gas market review
Published 6 Mar 2014
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The US saw a net storage withdrawal of 152 bcf for the week ending 28 February, which was 14 bcf (10%) higher than the market expectation of 138 bcf (Reuters). In comparison, last year's withdrawal over the same week was 149 bcf, while the five-year average is 105 bcf. Gas storage levels are now.. -
Spain, Italy - February 2014
Published 6 Mar 2014
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Mild weather across southern Europe meant that domestic gas demand in Spain and Italy declined y/y in February, by 11% and 21% respectively. Large reductions were seen in residential demand in both countries, while Spain also saw sharp reductions from the power sector due to healthy hydro levels... -
UK gas data – February 2014
Published 6 Mar 2014
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According to National Grid data for the UK, in February 2014: - Total gas demand was down y/y by 1.55 bcm (-11.5%), and excluding storage injections and exports it was lower by 1.45 bcm (-17%). Gas demand from all sectors fell y/y, with LDZ demand falling by 1.1 bcm (-15.6%) and the power sector.. -
Netherlands, Belgium, France - Feb 14
Published 5 Mar 2014
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The three markets of Belgium, Netherlands and France have been experiencing an unusually mild winter and February was no exception. As a result of this mild weather, total gas demand across the three markets was lower y/y by 3.13 bcm. On the supply side, despite the considerably lower demand acr.. -
Focus shifts to de-escalating Ukraine tensions, reducing risk premium in European gas prices
Published 4 Mar 2014 by -
NBP month ahead up 10% on Russia-Ukraine conflict, with most potential outcomes supportive of gas prices
Published 3 Mar 2014 by -
European storage and gas flows
Published 3 Mar 2014
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As of 2 March, all of the major European storage hubs except Baumgarten remain above last year's levels. The largest weekly withdrawals were seen in Italy, France and Baumgarten, which together took some 900 mcm out of storage. Total European gas inventories are now 8.93 bcm (31%) higher y/y, wit.. -
Ukraine crisis may provide some support to Brent on Monday, but more significant for gas markets overall
Published 2 Mar 2014 by -
Global LNG Fundamentals
Published 28 Feb 2014
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In January, Japan imported 8.18 Mt of LNG, some 0.05 Mt (-0.6%) less y/y as a milder month helped compensate for lower nuclear availability over this month (last year, two nuclear plants were operating). In January, HDDs in Japan were down by 6% y/y. Import numbers from South Korean customs show.. -
Latin America – Dec 13/Jan 14
Published 28 Feb 2014
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In December 2013, Argentina imported 0.19 Mt of LNG, higher by 19% y/y but lower m/m. Total gas consumption in Argentina picked up m/m to 3.66 bcm in December, the highest level in 2013, but lower by 1.1% y/y. Directly reported industrial gas demand rose y/y for the first time in 2013, higher by..
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