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Physical Gas, Futures Dance Higher; November Expires Up 8 Cents

Physical gas for Thursday delivery surged in Wednesday’s trading as forecasts called for plunging temperatures and a strong hint that the mild conditions experienced until recently might have to give way to a more seasonal temperature regime. Read More

More Gas Generation, Low Gas Prices in PGE's Future, CEO Says

Portland General Electric (PGE) has more than a billion dollars worth of new generation coming to fruition in the next two years, and $750 million is tied up in two new natural gas-fired plants, according to PGE CEO Jim Piro. Read More

B&V Survey Finds NatGas and Power Increasingly Linked

The thirst for natural gas among power generators is predicted to see "material" increases by 2020, according to a survey of energy industry participants... Read More

Real Cold Not Here Yet; Expiring November Contract Seen 2 Cents Lower

The expiring November natural gas futures contract is seen opening 2 cents lower Wednesday morning at $3.63 as traders square books and see the market at oversold conditions. Overnight oil markets rose. Read More

New England, Gulf Losses Outdo Gains Elsewhere; Futures Bounce Off New Low

Gas for delivery Wednesday was mixed in Tuesday's trading with downturns in New England and the Gulf Coast just outlasting market strength in the Mid-Atlantic, Marcellus, Great Lakes and California. Overall, the market fell a penny. Read More

Weather Models Hint At Cold Snap; November Seen a Penny Higher

November natural gas is set to open a penny higher Tuesday morning at $3.57 as traders prepare for options expiration and factor in a shot of cold weather in key eastern and western markets. Overnight oil markets rose. Read More

Cash Gains, But Futures Slump Further

The warm weather switch got turned off for Tuesday and next-day gas prices rose as forecasts in major energy markets called for temperatures Tuesday as much as 15 degrees lower. Read More

Traders Await Hedge Selling Opportunities; November Called 3 Cents Lower

November natural gas is set to open 3 cents lower Monday morning at $3.59 as market bulls unsuccessfully scan the weather horizon for supportive developments and for the moment shun any hedging activity. Overnight oil markets fell. Read More

Summer-Like Weather Swamps Cash Market; Futures Nervously Mixed

A few eastern points made it to the positive side of the trading ledger in Friday trading for weekend and Monday deliveries, but otherwise losses averaging a dime or more were common. Read More

Northeast NatGas Basis Seen as Muted Due to Mild Early Winter

In an otherwise quiet start to the week for natural gas forwards markets, New England prices took a nosedive as continued lackluster demand and an improving storage picture weighed on the market. Read More