Electricity Markets
ISO-NE, PJM and NYISO all saw an increase over the last week. This was due to an increase in the underlying NYMEX and Algonquin basis.
We have seen some relief after the past week, and noticed the markets soften around more seasonal weather.
Natural Gas Markets
There was a $1.70 increase In the Natural gas price, which we can see reflected in the overall electric pricing.
Futures as of 8/17/2022 versus previous week:
| Current | ||
| Sep-22 | $9.244 | $1.042 |
| Oct-22 | $9.228 | $1.035 |
| Nov-22 | $9.297 | $1.025 |
| Dec-22 | $9.401 | $1.012 |
| Jan-23 | $9.465 | $1.016 |
| Feb-23 | $8.951 | $0.954 |
Natural Gas Inventory
Working gas in storage was 2,519 Bcf as of Friday, August 12, 2022. According to EIA estimates this represents a net increase of 18 Bcf from the previous week.
The Baker Hughes exploration gas count remained the same at 159 this week. There are 102 additional rigs in operation than at this time one year ago.
Weather Update
The Midwest will see below than normal temperatures whereas the West and Northwest will see above normal temperatures.
National Weather Service Updates (NOAA)
Hurricane Watch: Click here to view the National Hurricane Center site.
Equatorial Pacific Outlook: Click here to view La Nina and El Nino status.
Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter The almanac, which releases an annual long-range weather outlook, said ‘this winter season will have plenty of snow, rain and mush − as well as some record-breaking cold temperatures! We are warning readers to get ready to ‘Shake, shiver and shovel!’’
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