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Energy News 20 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid and Germany’s TenneT announced a 2-gigawatt North Sea power link, aiming for completion in the late 2030s. The move follows a Hamburg pact by 10 countries to build 100 GW of shared offshore wind. National Grid shares rose 0.4% in early London trading Monday. The new project targets cross-border electricity transmission between Britain and Germany.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 40% to $7.38 per mmBtu Monday as an Arctic blast drove demand and disrupted supply. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) surged 8% to $15.11. U.S. gas consumption is forecast to hit 156 bcfd this week, while production slipped to 108.4 bcfd. Traders are watching freeze-offs, LNG flows, and the upcoming EIA storage report.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

U.S. Henry Hub February natural gas futures soared 17.3% to $6.188/mmBtu early Monday, nearing a 52-week high as a deep freeze strained supply and spiked demand. PJM Interconnection reported 21 GW of generation offline and urged power cuts. U.S. gas output fell by over 11 bcfd in five days, while domestic demand is projected at 156 bcfd this week, well above January’s five-year average.
26 January 2026
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Energy Fuels stock climbs in premarket as Washington’s rare-earth push lifts UUUU

Energy Fuels stock climbs in premarket as Washington’s rare-earth push lifts UUUU

Energy Fuels Inc shares rose 4.3% in U.S. premarket Monday, trading at $25.50 after news the Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion deal. The move follows Energy Fuels’ agreement to buy Australian Strategic Materials for $300.9 million, linking rare earth operations in the U.S., Korea, and Australia. USA Rare Earth and MP Materials also gained in early trading.
26 January 2026
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Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.35% to $42.56. Over 850,000 customers remained without power Sunday as outages spread and PJM Interconnection raised its demand forecast to a record 147.2 GW. The Department of Energy issued emergency orders for Texas and PJM grids. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting Jan. 27–28.
25 January 2026
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Winter storm jolts U.S. power prices as lawmakers push Big Tech to pay for AI data center electricity

Winter storm jolts U.S. power prices as lawmakers push Big Tech to pay for AI data center electricity

Wholesale electricity prices on the PJM Interconnection surged above $3,000 per megawatt hour Saturday as freezing weather strained the grid. PJM, serving 67 million people, forecast record winter demand and warned of possible outages. Dominion Energy cited severe ice risks in Virginia. The Department of Energy made over 35 gigawatts of backup generation available nationwide.
25 January 2026
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Why electricity prices are still high in 2026 — and the fight over who pays next

Why electricity prices are still high in 2026 — and the fight over who pays next

PG&E’s average Bay Area electric bill rose nearly 70% in five years, with some areas near data centers seeing price jumps up to 267%, Fast Company reported. TIME said average U.S. monthly residential bills hit $156 in 2025, up almost 30% since 2021. Utilities cite AI data center growth and aging infrastructure. Federal heating aid dropped by a third, raising disconnection risks.
24 January 2026
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Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Nigeria approved investment-linked incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project after talks with CEO Wael Sawan, who said a final investment decision may come by 2027. Shell has approached potential buyers about selling its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, according to sources. The company declined to comment on the possible sale.
24 January 2026
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Natural gas breaks $5 again — UNG, EQT climb as U.S. freeze looms

Natural gas breaks $5 again — UNG, EQT climb as U.S. freeze looms

U.S. natural gas futures soared 6.2% to $5.356/mmBtu Friday as traders braced for an Arctic cold snap expected to hit the eastern U.S. this weekend. Gas storage stood at 3,065 bcf after a larger-than-expected 120 bcf withdrawal last week, keeping inventories 177 bcf above the five-year average. Shares of EQT, Antero Resources, and Cheniere Energy also rose. Traders now await the next EIA storage report on Jan. 29.
23 January 2026
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ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

Commonwealth Edison submitted a $15.3 billion grid upgrade plan to Illinois regulators, covering 2028–2031. If approved, average residential bills could rise by $2.50 to $3.00 per month starting in 2028. The state review is expected to conclude by year’s end, with a separate rate filing planned for 2027. ComEd says demand is already stressing over 70 substations in its network.
23 January 2026
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Ovo’s £2.7m payout: Vulnerable customers waited 19 months for bill support

Ovo’s £2.7m payout: Vulnerable customers waited 19 months for bill support

Ofgem ordered Ovo to pay £2.765 million after 11,646 customers, including over 7,700 on the Priority Services Register, received Warm Home Discount rebates more than 19 months late. Medically vulnerable customers and those with prepay meter failures will receive additional compensation. Payments will be made automatically. Ovo cited an internal error and said it has updated its systems.
23 January 2026
National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid said four planning applications for its Pentir-to-Trawsfynydd electricity upgrade in north Wales have been validated by local authorities. The project includes a 5.8-km cable replacement under the Glaslyn Estuary and a new substation south of Bryncir. Construction could begin in summer 2026 if approved, with full operation targeted for 2030.
22 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps above $5 as deep-freeze forecast tightens supply — storage report looms

Natural gas price jumps above $5 as deep-freeze forecast tightens supply — storage report looms

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures jumped about 10% to $5.38 per mmBtu early Thursday as a late-January cold snap fueled demand and raised concerns over production freeze-offs. The February contract’s two-day rally totaled 57%, the largest on record. Traders await the U.S. storage report due at 10:30 a.m. EST. Production in the Lower 48 averaged 108.7 bcfd so far in January, down from December.
22 January 2026
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EQT stock pops as natural gas surges on Arctic blast; what traders watch next

EQT stock pops as natural gas surges on Arctic blast; what traders watch next

EQT shares jumped 6.2% to $54.66 Wednesday as U.S. natural gas futures surged 26.7% to $3.932 per mmBtu, driven by cold-weather forecasts and short-covering. Next-day gas prices in New York nearly tripled to $11.76 per mmBtu. Meteorologists warned of a severe winter storm later this week. Traders are watching Thursday’s U.S. storage report for further direction.
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 23% Wednesday to $4.80 per mmBtu as traders bet on a major cold snap, with the Henry Hub contract up 87 cents from Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund rose 8.5% and EQT gained 5%. Weather forecasts signal Arctic cold and possible production freeze-offs in Texas. Coterra and Devon are in early merger talks, according to TradingView.
21 January 2026
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Tengiz shutdown drags on: Chevron-led Kazakhstan oilfield seen offline for 7–10 more days

Tengiz shutdown drags on: Chevron-led Kazakhstan oilfield seen offline for 7–10 more days

Kazakhstan’s Tengiz and Korolev oilfields have been offline since Jan. 18 after power failures, halting production and forcing the cancellation of at least five CPC Blend export cargoes. Industry sources say Tengiz may remain shut for another week or more. Other fields have raised output, but further cuts to CPC pipeline throughput are possible if repairs drag on. No injuries were reported after two fires at a power plant supplying Tengiz.
21 January 2026
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Adani Power wins key tribunal nod for Rs 4,000 crore Vidarbha plant takeover

Adani Power wins key tribunal nod for Rs 4,000 crore Vidarbha plant takeover

India’s insolvency appellate tribunal approved Adani Power’s Rs 4,000 crore resolution plan for Vidarbha Industries Power, dismissing appeals from Western Coalfields and an employee representative. The tribunal upheld the payout structure but ordered full payment of provident fund and gratuity dues. The decision removes a key obstacle to Adani’s acquisition of the 600 MW Maharashtra plant. Court documents show creditor approval was secured in February 2025.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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