Electricity Markets

All electric markets saw a bump up in rates over the last week. Continued geopolitical tensions and a mix of temperatures have led to the increases.

Large swings in daily temperatures have caused a lot of volatility in the markets this past week.

Natural Gas Markets

NYMEX was back up, well over the $4 mark for the remainder of 2022.

Futures as of 2/16/2022 versus previous week:

Mar-22	$3.999	$.718
Apr-22	$3.963	$.609
May-22	$3.992	$.590
Jun-22	$4.04	$.583
Jul-22	$4.094	$.577
Aug-22	$4.107	$.571

Natural Gas Inventory

Working gas in storage was 1,911 Bcf as of Friday, February 11, 2022. According to EIA estimates this represents a net decrease of 190 Bcf from the previous week. 

The Baker Hughes exploration gas count came in at 124 this week, which was up six from last week. There are 34 more rigs in service compared to this time last year.

 

Weather Update

Most of the country will see below normal temperatures. The Mid West will see some extremes colds, while the South East will be well above normal.

National Weather Service Updates (NOAA)

• 6-10 Day forecast
• 8-14 Day forecast
• 30 Day Forecast
• Arctic Oscillator

Hurricane Watch: Click here to view the National Hurricane Center site.Equatorial Pacific Outlook:Click here to view La Nina and El Nino status.

Energy News

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