Welcome to the Natural Gas Market Indicators dashboard
This page provides a snapshot of the natural gas market using ten critical indicators. The overall status reflects the combined signals from these indicators, helping you assess supply, demand, storage, and market sentiment at a glance.
Overall Status: Yellow
The natural gas market currently presents mixed signals. Storage levels are close to the five-year average, and production remains robust, but LNG export demand is high and weather-related demand could swing quickly. Stay watchful for changes in storage and exports.
Key Indicators
- Storage vs 5-Year Average – Compares current gas storage levels to historical norms.
- Weekly Injection/Withdrawal Pace – Measures storage injections or withdrawals each week versus normal.
- Production (Lower 48 Dry Gas) – Tracks total US natural gas production.
- LNG Feedgas/Export Volumes – Captures demand from liquefied natural gas exports.
- Pipeline Flows & Constraints – Monitors bottlenecks and pipeline capacities.
- Weather: Heating & Cooling Degree Days – Reflects temperature-driven demand forecasts.
- Power Burn (Gas Demand from Power Sector) – Indicates natural gas consumption for electricity generation.
- Basis (Regional Price Spreads) – Shows price differentials between Henry Hub and regional hubs.
- Rig Count / Drilled but Uncompleted Wells (DUCs) – Signals future supply trends.
- Futures Curve Shape (Backwardation/Contango) – Provides insight into market expectations for future prices.
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