Electricity Markets
ISO-NE, PJM and NYISO came off slightly over the past week due to higher production levels of natural gas.
We are exiting the cooling season and overall, pricing is on a downward trend.
Natural Gas Markets
Near term natural gas rates dipped in response to a strong injection into storage.
Futures as of 9/7/2022 versus previous week:
| Current | ||
| Oct-22 | $7.842 | $-1.494 |
| Nov-22 | $7.901 | $-1.499 |
| Dec-22 | $8.035 | $-1.497 |
| Jan-23 | $8.115 | $-1.477 |
| Feb-23 | $7.818 | $-1.336 |
| Mar-23 | $6.705 | $-1.002 |
Natural Gas Inventory
Working gas in storage was 2,694 Bcf as of Friday, September 2, 2022. According to EIA estimates this represents a net increase of 54 Bcf from the previous week.
The Baker Hughes exploration gas count remained the same at 166 this week. There are 102 additional rigs in operation than at this time one year ago.
Weather Update
The majority of the Midwest is predicted to see above normal temperatures, whereas the Coastal Ridge the Southwest regions will see below normal temperatures.
Hurricane Watch: Click here to view the National Hurricane Center site.
Equatorial Pacific Outlook: Click here to view La Nina and El Nino status.
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