Electricity Markets
Most zones saw relatively flat pricing this week. Some day to day volatility tied back to the NYMEX futures.
Temperatures are below normal and have rapidly changed within the week. Natural gas loads have increased with the colder than normal temperatures.
Natural Gas Markets
Although natural gas spot prices rose across the board this report week, Henry Hub spot prices fell from $3.37/ MMBtu last Wednesday to $3.31/MMBtu yesterday.
Six-Month Natural Gas Futures
Futures as of 10/17/18 versus previous week:
| Nov-18 | $3.234 | $.070 |
| Dec-18 | $3.288 | $.051 |
| Jan-19 | $3.357 | $.045 |
| Feb-19 | $3.280 | $.043 |
| Mar-19 | $3.093 | $.020 |
| Apr-19 | $2.729 | $.001 |
Natural Gas Inventory
Working gas in storage was 3,037 Bcf as of Friday, October 12, 2018, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 81 Bcf from the previous week. A healthy injection this week however, as temperatures continue to decrease we could easily see a withdrawal coming soon.
The Baker Hughes exploration gas rig count increased by four this week to 193; this is eleven more than were in operation at this time one year ago.
Weather Update
Weather forecasts show cooler than normal temperatures for most of the Eastern United States with warmer than normal temperatures expected just on the West Coast.
National Weather Service Updates (NOAA)
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Equatorial Pacific Outlook:
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Energy News & Resources
US FERC winter outlook flags risk of volatility in NYC, Boston, Los Angeles
Regional pipeline constraints in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles increase the risk of energy market price volatility this coming winter, the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said Thursday.
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