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Natural Gas News 14 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Azerbaijan Starts Gas Deliveries to Germany and Austria, Adding Two New European Markets

Azerbaijan Starts Gas Deliveries to Germany and Austria, Adding Two New European Markets

BAKU, January 18, 2026, 00:45 (GMT+4) Azerbaijan’s state energy giant SOCAR has started delivering natural gas to Germany and Austria through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which is a key segment of the Southern Gas Corridor bringing Caspian gas into Europe, the company announced on Friday. SOCAR said this step aims to expand its gas sales network across Europe and the Middle East. (Anadolu Ajansı) Flows at the outset are crucial as Europe continues to reshape its gas supply following the sharp drop in Russian pipeline deliveries after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Germany and Austria have been scrambling to secure
17 January 2026
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Natural gas price closes at $3.10 — what traders watch before markets reopen

Natural gas price closes at $3.10 — what traders watch before markets reopen

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:10 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures closed Friday at $3.103 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), slipping 2.5 cents, or 0.8%, from Thursday’s finish. Leveraged ETFs tied to gas mirrored the move: ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) gained 1.8%, while ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD) dropped roughly 2.0%. (Investing.com) The market heads into Sunday’s reopen with very little margin for mistakes. January rallies have been met with swift selling, yet short positions risk getting caught if weather models turn colder for a stretch. Federal data released Friday showed
17 January 2026
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Natural gas slips toward $3.11 as storage stays heavy; UNG, EQT and Cheniere in focus

Natural gas slips toward $3.11 as storage stays heavy; UNG, EQT and Cheniere in focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 17:21 EST — After-hours U.S. natural gas futures ended lower on Friday, with the front-month contract closing down 1.9 cents, or 0.6%, at $3.109 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), a standard energy unit. The contract traded as low as $3.021 during the session. (Investing.com) That leaves prices near their weakest levels since mid-October as the market tries to weigh cold shots against a winter that has not drawn down inventories much. LSEG put Lower 48 output at 109.1 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) so far in January and projected demand, including exports, rising
16 January 2026
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Natural gas price slides to 13-week low as storage stays fat — UNG and EQT stocks diverge

Natural gas price slides to 13-week low as storage stays fat — UNG and EQT stocks diverge

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 14:40 EST — Regular session. U.S. natural gas futures eased to a 13-week low on Friday, with the front-month February contract down 3.5 cents, or 1.2%, at $3.093 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). The contract was set for its weakest close since Oct. 17 and was on track for a third straight weekly drop. (Hellenic Shipping News) The move matters because winter pricing is still mostly about storage and weather, not headlines. Working gas in U.S. storage stood at 3,185 billion cubic feet (Bcf) as of Jan. 9, after a 71 Bcf withdrawal on
16 January 2026
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Natural gas price snaps back above $3 as Henry Hub traders weigh storage glut and late-January cold

Natural gas price snaps back above $3 as Henry Hub traders weigh storage glut and late-January cold

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 06:33 ET — Premarket U.S. natural gas futures edged higher on Friday morning, recovering some losses following a sharp drop that left prices near multi-year lows. The February Henry Hub contract added 4.3 cents, or 1.4%, climbing to $3.171 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) by 6:33 a.m. ET, according to CME data. (CME Group) This bounce counts because traders had been betting bearish through mid-January, expecting mild weather and ample stockpiles to limit heating demand. With prices hovering just above $3, even slight tweaks in weather forecasts can trigger rapid shifts in positions. This
16 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:08 EST — After-hours Talen Energy shares jumped 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its deal to acquire 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generating capacity from Energy Capital Partners for $3.45 billion. Evercore ISI analyst Nicholas Amicucci called the transaction a sign of “tremendous value” in existing PJM assets. (Reuters) The timing couldn’t be clearer. U.S. power demand is set to hit record levels in 2026, driven by data centers linked to AI and cryptocurrency ramping up usage, alongside rising consumption from homes and businesses. (Reuters) Talen is doubling down on the squeeze
15 January 2026
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Antero Resources stock nudges higher as EIA storage draw comes up light and gas market steadies

Antero Resources stock nudges higher as EIA storage draw comes up light and gas market steadies

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 13:29 EST — Regular session Antero Resources climbed roughly 1.3% to $32.36 Thursday afternoon, mirroring a firmer tone in U.S. natural gas and a wider lift across gas-related stocks. EQT and Range Resources also gained ground, with LNG exporter Cheniere Energy up around 1.2%. The stock’s trajectory remains tied to the commodity. U.S. gas prices have been rocked by changing weather forecasts and volatile demand from LNG export facilities, which rely on pipeline gas as feedstock for liquefaction. The Energy Information Administration said working gas in storage stood at 3,185 billion cubic feet for the
15 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock jumps on $3.45 billion natural gas plant deal — what to watch next

Talen Energy stock jumps on $3.45 billion natural gas plant deal — what to watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session Talen Energy’s shares jumped nearly 10% during Thursday morning trading following the announcement that the power producer plans to acquire about 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generation capacity from private equity firm Energy Capital Partners, in a deal valued at $3.45 billion. (Reuters) Buyers are targeting dispatchable power—plants ready to run when the grid calls—to handle rising electricity demand from data centers and other big consumers. In PJM, this rush has become a fierce land grab for gas units able to secure capacity auctions and push hard when prices jump.
15 January 2026
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UNG plunges as U.S. natural gas prices slide on LNG feedgas drop — what traders watch next

UNG plunges as U.S. natural gas prices slide on LNG feedgas drop — what traders watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 06:29 (ET) — Premarket Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG), a widely traded proxy for U.S. natural gas prices, were in focus ahead of Thursday’s open after a steep pullback in gas futures linked to softer flows into LNG export plants. The move matters now because LNG exports have become a major swing factor for U.S. gas demand. When feedgas — natural gas delivered to liquefaction facilities — dips, futures can slide even if domestic heating demand is expected to rise. UNG is an exchange-traded fund that holds short-dated natural gas futures
15 January 2026
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Cheniere Energy stock jumps after Wolfe upgrade as U.S. natural gas futures slide

Cheniere Energy stock jumps after Wolfe upgrade as U.S. natural gas futures slide

New York, January 14, 2026, 17:28 EST — After-hours Cheniere Energy shares climbed on Wednesday after Wolfe Research upgraded the liquefied natural gas exporter, with the stock last up 3.2% at $199.72 after the bell. Cheniere Energy Partners, the listed partnership that owns the Sabine Pass LNG plant, was up 1.9%. The move matters because investors have been trying to separate the gas price tape from the export story. LNG — natural gas cooled into liquid for shipping — has tied U.S. gas flows to overseas demand in a way that can swing both futures and the stocks. Wednesday was
14 January 2026
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EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:11 EST — Regular session EQT Corp shares dropped roughly 3% Wednesday, dragged down by falling U.S. natural gas prices. The move weighed on the broader sector as the largest U.S. natural gas producer took a hit. This month, gas-linked stocks have been tossed about by shifting winter forecasts and volatile liquefied natural gas demand. When feedgas—the volume of gas entering LNG plants—falls, price expectations often take a quick hit, dragging producers’ shares along with the front-month contract. EQT dropped roughly 3.0% to $50.03 in afternoon trading. Antero Resources slipped around 1.9%, and Range Resources
14 January 2026
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Natural Gas Services Group stock is back on the analyst tape — what to watch for NGS next

Natural Gas Services Group stock is back on the analyst tape — what to watch for NGS next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:22 ET — Regular session. Shares of Natural Gas Services Group edged up roughly 0.2% to $34.26 Wednesday morning, despite recent downgrades from analysts at Zacks and Raymond James over the last two days. The timing is key since the stock has hovered close to its one-year peak. The recent calls underline a common friction: solid operational momentum against a price that’s already pushed higher. Zacks downgraded its rating from “strong-buy” to “hold,” MarketBeat reported. (MarketBeat) On Tuesday, Raymond James shifted gears with Natural Gas Services Group, cutting its rating to “outperform” from “strong buy”
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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