Gas/LNG
The outlook for an LNG derivatives market
The first financially settled LNG swap was traded earlier this year. Could an active LNG swaps market now follow? Rebecca Hampson investigates
Are the days of oil/gas indexation numbered?
Will the unprecedented dislocation between oil and gas prices – forecast to last some time – finally mean a transition away from oil indexation for pricing gas contracts, and is the gas market mature enough to produce accurate price indicators? Ned…
Q&A: Marina Surzhenko, head of LNG export directorate at Gazprom Export
In this exclusive interview with Energy Risk, Gazprom sets out its views on the future of the gas markets in Asia and Europe, the rise of LNG and its recent deals with China. Alex Davis talks with Gazprom Export’s Marina Surzhenko and to the Gazprom…
Experts question North American LNG exports
Price differentials make LNG exports viable but price future risk could hamper projects; credit-worthy partner is key
US: New shale gas options bring market changes and challenges
The shale production boom has changed the dynamics of the North American natural gas infrastructure grid. Pauline McCallion looks at the potential implications for hedging strategies
Japan crisis forces rethink over energy supplies
Fears over LNG supplies being diverted from Europe to Japan are receding but a rethink on energy strategies remains as energy markets react to Japan’s crisis. Rebecca Hampson reports
US: Natural gas push not expected to affect prices
Government boost to nat gas use could have longer-term price impact, or may not lower energy prices at all: analysts
S&P: Negative hedging outlook for nat gas producers
High natural gas supply, weak prices to continue; non-investment grade producers to suffer as current hedges roll off
LNG supplies for EU could be diverted to Japan
European LNG supplies could be under threat as they become vulnerable to diversion into Japan
HSBC looking to expand into gas and coal
The bank has already added oil products to its offering through a partnership with Totsa, but is looking at other areas in energy and commodities markets
Algorithmic trading will come to coal and natural gas, says exchange president
When coal and gas futures reach the liquidity levels of oil, algorithmic traders will enter the marketplace
Gazprom’s Medvedev compares shale to dotcom bubble
"Massive" shale production unsustainable at current prices; Gazprom has no plans to invest
Henry Hub futures activity surges
Volume in Nymex’s benchmark Henry Hub natural gas contract exceeds 500,000 contracts for first time
Reshaping Russia and China’s energy alliance
The growing strategic energy alliance between Russia and China could change global energy market dynamics. Alex Davis examines the possibilities, including an end to oil-indexed gas pricing
Societe Generale to acquire RBS Sempra gas and power assets
Société Générale agrees to buy North American power and natural gas assets from RBS Sempra Commodities
Which way for Europe’s gas storage markets?
Fundamental changes to Europe’s natural gas market conditions and regulation should pave the way to a liquid gas storage market in its own right in coming years. Alex Davis examines how this stands to impact gas storage asset management
National Grid: No gas supply emergency
UK’s National Grid reassures the market that there is no gas supply emergency despite gas demand soaring
US E&P to shift from gas to liquids in 2011
Liquids-rich plays attract attention as the low natural gas price outlook continues
Positive outlook for 2011 commodity inflows: survey
Commodity investment to strengthen and become more active in 2011 as natural gas producers look to hedge low price expectations