Electricity Markets
As expected, another mild week kept forward markets at the lowest levels seen since mid-2021. Strong forward markets expected to continue in the coming weeks.
The mild trend continued this week, with temperatures near record warmth across the northeast. Spot pricing remained calm this week as a result.
Natural Gas Markets
Minimal movement in forward pricing years this week. However, winter 2025 and 2026 spread further apart. With mild weather continuing this week, expect natural gas forward markets to remain strong.
Futures as of 12/28/2023 versus previous week:
| Current | ||
| Feb-24 | $2.500 | +$0.111 |
| Mar-24 | $2.339 | +$0.097 |
| Apr-24 | $2.319 | +$0.095 |
| May-24 | $2.379 | +$0.081 |
| Jun-24 | $2.526 | +$0.078 |
| Jul-24 | $2.654 | +$0.075 |
Natural Gas Inventory
Working gas in storage was 3,490 BCF as of Friday, December 22nd, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decrease of 87 Bcf from the previous week.
The Baker Hughes exploration increased by 1 rig, for a total of 120 this week.
Weather Update
Temperatures will be above average in the Northeast and Northern Plains, and below average across the Southern Plains, the Desert Southwest and the Southeast
Hurricane Watch: Click here to view the National Hurricane Center site.
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