What looked like a fluke in 2019 is proving to be an enduring trend in 2020: low prices for natural gas. And not just “low” - in many cases, prices have dropped to record lows and stayed there. A combination of factors coincided to give most U.S. markets the lowest natural gas prices seen in years with storage, production, weather and distribution creating a true buyer’s market. So, what happened and how long will these market conditions hold? 

 

What happens when natural gas basis prices go up, while NYMEX prices go down? Direct Energy Business Strategist Tim Bigler breaks it down in this week’s Energy Market Update.

 

The downfall of coal, the rise of renewables, the flattening of electricity demand: on today's blog John Schultz, President of Direct Energy Business, discusses the latest trends in United States electricity. 

 

We keep a close eye on the natural gas markets, but we don’t always talk about who’s making the moves that shape the market. Join Direct Energy Business Strategist Tim Bigler to find out what is driving today’s trends in this week’s Energy Market Update.