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News•Feb 20, 2026
Natural Gas Weekly Spot Prices, Feb. 20, 2026
Interstate natural gas spot prices for the U.S. and Canada were released for the week ending Feb. 20, 2026. The Henry Hub benchmark climbed to $2.85 per MMBtu, up 3% from the prior week, while Canadian prices slipped to C$2.70 per MMBtu. Futures on NYMEX fell modestly amid expectations of milder weather, and storage inventories dropped 5% below the seasonal norm. The data reflects tightening supply balances and growing renewable gas influence.
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 19, 2026
Market Watch: Nymex Dips Below $3 Amid Mild March Outlook
Nymex natural gas futures for March slipped 1.5 cents to $2.996 per MMBtu on Thursday. This marks the first time the prompt‑month contract has settled below the $3 threshold since mid‑October. Despite short‑term expectations of cooler weather early next week, analysts...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 19, 2026
Spot Cash Electricity Prices, Feb. 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, the U.S. spot cash electricity market posted a 3.2% increase in average price, reaching $58.4 per megawatt‑hour. The rise reflected higher natural‑gas forward curves and a dip in wind generation across the Midwest. Day‑ahead trading volumes...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 17, 2026
China's Solar Industry Braces for Disruption
China’s photovoltaic manufacturing capacity has surged past 1,100 GW annually, roughly twice the world’s current demand of 580 GW. The glut has driven panel prices down and intensified competition among predominantly private firms. Overcapacity is now triggering a wave of bankruptcies and...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 17, 2026
Majors' 'Cash Cow' Model Starts to Show Limits
Western oil majors continue to benefit from Brent prices above $60 per barrel, yet a deep‑seated surplus is dampening market optimism. Preliminary 2025 results show that the capital spending commitments made during the 2021‑22 post‑COVID recovery are already under strain,...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Gas and LNG Markets, Feb. 17, 2026
The Energy Intelligence roundup shows European LNG prices falling to two‑month lows as a global supply surge pressures the market. Analysts argue that low‑cost contracts and expanded regasification capacity are crucial for price‑sensitive emerging economies to absorb the influx. At...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Non-Opec-Plus: Flows Poised to Change as Output Grows
In 2026 non‑OPEC‑plus producers are expanding output, prompting a fresh reshuffle of global crude flows. The United States is set to import more Venezuelan oil, freeing domestic barrels for export. India, under pressure to curb Russian supplies, is turning to...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
Balances: Supply Surplus Narrows After First Quarter
Supply and demand balances show a 3.1 million‑barrel‑per‑day surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the largest for the year and unchanged from the previous month. Asian storage facilities have largely absorbed the excess crude, preventing immediate price spikes. Nevertheless, continued...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
Oil Prices Edge Higher Ahead of US–Iran Nuclear Talks
Oil prices nudged higher on Monday as traders priced in the upcoming US‑Iran nuclear talks, which aim to ease regional tensions. The market also factored in OPEC‑plus’s plan to increase output later in the year, tempering the risk‑off sentiment. Brent...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
M&P Sees Silver Lining in Venezuela
Maurel & Prom (M&P) is lobbying Venezuelan authorities to regain access to its Urdaneta Oeste oil field after being omitted from the government’s initial roster of approved foreign operators. The Paris‑listed firm argues that the field, capable of delivering several thousand...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
TotalEnergies, Oman Eye Marsa LNG Expansion
TotalEnergies and Oman’s state‑run OQ Exploration and Production are evaluating a second liquefaction train for the Marsa LNG project, which is currently under construction. The additional train would significantly raise the plant’s export capacity, positioning the facility as a major...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Taiwan Commits to $69 Billion US Energy Trade Pact
Taiwan's state-owned enterprises have signed a trade agreement with the United States committing to purchase $44 billion in liquefied natural gas and crude oil and $25.2 billion in power‑generation equipment by 2029. The deal, announced on Feb. 12, creates a $69 billion energy trade...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Oil Prices Level Out Despite Possible Opec-Plus Supply Growth
Oil prices closed Friday largely unchanged after a session marked by sharp swings between macro‑economic headwinds and geopolitical support. Traders weighed the prospect of OPEC‑plus expanding output against lingering demand concerns. The market’s equilibrium suggests that supply‑side expectations have not...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Are AI Data Centers a Scapegoat for Rising US Energy Costs?
US retail electricity prices have spiked, prompting criticism of new AI data center projects. While AI‑driven facilities consume large amounts of power, they represent a modest slice of total grid demand. The backlash threatens a key source of future natural‑gas...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Largest US Gas Producer Expand Ousts CEO, Heads to Houston
Expand Energy, the United States' largest gas producer, announced the removal of CEO Nick Dell'Osso. The leadership change coincided with a plan to relocate the corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to the Houston metropolitan area. Analysts say the ouster is...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Delfin LNG Explosion Prompts Lawsuit, Broader Safety Concerns
On February 3, a pipeline explosion at the Delfin LNG export project in the Gulf of Mexico halted construction and triggered a lawsuit alleging negligence by the developers and contractors. The incident adds to a history of delays that have already...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Market View: For Gas Prices, a Tale of Two North Americas
The Northeastern United States is enduring its coldest winter in over three decades, pushing spot gasoline prices to a significant premium. In contrast, Western Canada is enjoying its warmest winter in a century, easing local fuel costs. The divergent weather...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Oil Prices, Feb. 13, 2026
Oil prices rose on Feb. 13, 2026 as OPEC+ announced an extension of its production cuts through 2027, supporting a tighter market. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 3.2 million barrels, further tightening supply. Brent crude settled at $84 per barrel,...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Druzhba Flows Halted, More Russian Refineries Under Attack
Slovakia and Hungary have reported a complete halt of Russian crude deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, marking the latest escalation in the energy conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Simultaneously, a series of drone attacks this week have damaged several Russian...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Aramco Set for Initial Jafurah Condensate Exports
Saudi Aramco will load its first cargoes of Jafurah condensate in March, following the start‑up of the giant Jafurah wet‑gas project late last year. The development converts wet gas into condensate and LPG, adding a new stream to the kingdom’s...
By Energy Intelligence