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Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

U.S. natural gas prices closed the week near $2.80 per million British thermal units, supported by a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf, according to the EIA. Stocks remain 75 bcf above last year and 139 bcf over the five-year average. The EIA projects Henry Hub to average $3.10/MMBtu in Q2 and Q3, with 2026 LNG exports forecast at 17.0 bcf/d.
Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as failed U.S.-Iran talks pushed Brent crude to $102.52 and U.S. oil to $104.22 a barrel. Dow futures dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 0.63%, and Nasdaq 0.62% by 8:32 a.m. ET. Goldman Sachs beat profit estimates but slid 4% premarket, while energy shares rose and travel stocks declined on higher fuel costs.
Shell Plc Signs Venezuela Oil and Gas Deals, Putting Dragon Gas Project Back in Play

Shell Plc Signs Venezuela Oil and Gas Deals, Putting Dragon Gas Project Back in Play

Shell signed oil and gas agreements with Venezuela to develop the offshore Dragon field, aiming for first gas exports to Trinidad by Q3 2027, according to Trinidad's Energy Minister. The deal follows new U.S. licenses easing sanctions and includes technical partnerships with VEPICA, KBR, and Baker Hughes. Dragon holds about 4.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. Atlantic LNG in Trinidad shipped 9 million metric tons in 2025, below its 12 million capacity.
Natural gas prices could swing again this week: LNG flows, warm forecasts and Waha trouble in focus

Natural gas prices could swing again this week: LNG flows, warm forecasts and Waha trouble in focus

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.243 per mmBtu Friday, up 0.8% for the day but down 5% for the week after steep earlier declines. Traders weighed strong LNG export demand against forecasts for mild late-February weather that could curb heating needs. The U.S. gas rig count rose to 133, while Waha Hub prices in West Texas remained negative due to pipeline constraints. The March contract expires Feb. 25.
Natural gas price today: U.S. Henry Hub futures slide about 7% as warmer forecasts bite

Natural gas price today: U.S. Henry Hub futures slide about 7% as warmer forecasts bite

U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 7% premarket Monday, with the March NYMEX contract down 25.2 cents to $3.17 per mmBtu. Traders cited warmer forecasts and falling demand projections, while U.S. output and LNG exports stayed high. Active gas rigs rose to 130, a 2.5-year high. The market is watching Thursday’s storage report for direction.
Natural gas prices head into a new week under pressure as drilling rises and forecasts turn milder

Natural gas prices head into a new week under pressure as drilling rises and forecasts turn milder

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 2.5% to $3.422 per mmBtu Friday, pressured by increased drilling and warmer forecasts. The U.S. gas-directed rig count rose by five to 130, while Lower 48 output averaged 106.9 bcfd so far in February. Demand, including exports, is projected to drop sharply over the next two weeks. The United States Natural Gas Fund slipped 2% at the close.
Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.5% Friday, settling at $3.422 per mmBtu as warmer weather forecasts and increased drilling weighed on prices. The latest EIA report showed a record 360 Bcf weekly storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 1.1% below the five-year average. Traders are watching mid-February weather models and the next storage update.
7 February 2026
Natural gas slips after a record storage draw — warm U.S. forecasts take back control

Natural gas slips after a record storage draw — warm U.S. forecasts take back control

U.S. natural gas futures for March fell 9.9 cents to $3.41 per mmBtu Friday as warmer forecasts and a higher gas rig count pressured prices. The EIA reported a record 360 bcf storage withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30, leaving stocks 27 bcf below the five-year average. Traders now await the Feb. 12 storage report and late-winter weather updates.
SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB rose 1.4% to $49.86 by midday Monday after reports of U.S. talks to boost Venezuelan oil output, potentially involving SLB and rivals. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also gained. SLB forecast a weaker Q1, with adjusted core profit expected to drop up to 20%. Oil prices eased after last week’s storm-driven surge.
Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton shares surged 7.9% to $31.92 Monday after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling hopes of renewed U.S. oil activity in Venezuela. SLB gained 9%, Baker Hughes rose 4.1%, and oil prices climbed. The Trump administration plans talks with oil executives this week, though the embargo remains. Halliburton CFO Eric Carre acquired 37,548 shares at $29.60 on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing.
SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB shares surged about 8% to $43.45 in early New York trading Monday, leading gains among oilfield-services stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take control of Venezuela. Halliburton rose 7.5% and Baker Hughes 4.7%. Oil prices were steady, with Brent at $61.12 a barrel. Investors await SLB’s Jan. 23 results for guidance on 2026 spending and pricing.
Halliburton stock rises nearly 5% premarket as Venezuela oil rebuild talk lifts service names

Halliburton stock rises nearly 5% premarket as Venezuela oil rebuild talk lifts service names

Halliburton shares rose 4.7% to $29.60 in premarket trading Monday after U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, raising expectations for renewed oilfield activity. SLB and Baker Hughes also gained. Oil prices slipped, with Brent at $60.26 a barrel. Halliburton and other service firms did not comment on possible new contracts in Venezuela.
SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB shares jumped 4.74% to $40.20 Friday, leading oilfield-services stocks higher ahead of an OPEC+ meeting Sunday and SLB’s Jan. 23 earnings. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also advanced. SLB last traded at $40.23 after hours. Analysts rate the stock a “strong buy” with a $50.96 target, according to Stock Analysis.
Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

The S&P 500 energy sector fell 0.52% in the final 2025 session as oil prices posted their steepest annual drop since 2020, with WTI settling at $57.42 a barrel and Brent at $60.85, both down about 19% for the year. EQT Corp slid 1.9%, while oilfield services stocks also declined. Traders are awaiting the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting for signals on output policy. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week.

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