Electricity Markets
ISO-NE saw another tick up versus NYISO saw a slight drop in forward pricing. Both PJM and ERCOT saw forward electric pricing remain flat over the week.
Despite the range of temperatures this week, the markets remained quiet.
Natural Gas Markets
Current NYMEX rates are in the center of the normal range. We did see a slight bump up this past week.
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Futures as of 4/21/2021 versus previous week:
| May-21 | $2.692 | +$0.074 |
| Jun-21 | $2.776 | +$0.083 |
| Jul-21 | $2.846 | +$0.071 |
| Aug-21 | $2.876 | +$0.073 |
| Sep-21 | $2.863 | +$0.073 |
| Oct-21 | $2.881 | +$0.072 |
Natural Gas Inventory
As of Friday, April 16, 2021 working gas in storage was 1,883 Bcf. According to EIA estimates this represents a net increase of 38 Bcf from the previous week. We are now above the 5-year average range but still behind last year’s numbers.
The Baker Hughes exploration gas count was up 1 from the previous week for a total of 94 rigs. This is 9 more rigs than the 85 in operation at this time one year ago.
Weather Update
Temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal throughout the contiguous US with average temperatures expected over the Pacific Northwest and the Northern New England regions.
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
Indian Point Is Shutting Down. That Means More Fossil Fuel.
When the Indian Point nuclear power plant shuts, its lost output will be filled primarily by generators that burn fuels that contribute to climate change.
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