Electricity Markets
Electric markets dropped week over week as the underlying cost of natural gas saw a decline.
Day-ahead pricing experienced a mid-week drop as temperatures spiked well above normal for this time of year.
Natural Gas Markets
Near-term pricing experienced the biggest fall over the last report week as weather forecasts predict mild weather.
Futures as of 1/20/2021 versus previous week:
| Feb-21 | $2.494 | -$0.187 |
| Mar-21 | $2.500 | -$0.143 |
| Apr-21 | $2.536 | -$0.114 |
| May-21 | $2.584 | -$0.093 |
| Jun-21 | $2.646 | -$0.098 |
| Jul-21 | $2.715 | -$0.105 |
Natural Gas Inventory
The EIA reported a net withdrawal of 187 Bcf from the previous week. Working gas in storage was 3,009 Bcf as of Friday, January 15, 2021.
The Baker Hughes exploration gas count rose by 3 from the previous week for a total of 88 rigs. This is 27 fewer rigs than the 115 in operation at this time one year ago.
Weather Update
The NOAA 6-10 day weather forecast predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the Midwest and West Coast with warmer than normal temperatures expected for most of the remaining contiguous US.
National Weather Service Updates (NOAA)
Hurricane Watch: No Hurricanes Click here to view the National Hurricane Center site.
Equatorial Pacific Outlook:
Click here to view La Nina and El Nino status.
Energy News
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