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Gas Super Cycle Thesis and Tracking

The report focuses on a gas supercycle in the Americas energy sector, driven by factors such as LNG export growth, power demand increases, Permian associated gas production, and supplier discipline. The supercycle has started now and is supported by data tracking and recent market developments.

Key Legs of the Thesis

• LNG Export Growth: Feedgas volumes to LNG exports are trending higher year-to-date, supporting a bullish outlook.
• Power Demand Growth: Power demand is down year-to-date but NOAA forecasts suggest potential warming and demand inflection.
• Permian Associated Growth: Permian dry gas production is up year-over-year, nearing capacity limits, indicating potential constraints.
• Supplier Discipline: Recent consolidation, such as the potential acquisition of Aethon by Mitsubishi, enhances discipline in the Haynesville basin.

Recent Updates

• Aethon Acquisition: Mitsubishi is reportedly considering an $8 billion acquisition of Aethon, the second-largest producer in the basin. This deal could consolidate the market, aligning with the thesis on Haynesville discipline and strengthening public equity focus.
• LNG Project Ramps: LNG export projects have ramped up volumes, with some facilities performing above capacity.
• Power Demand: Current power demand is lower year-to-date, but forecasts indicate possible recovery.

Data Trends

• Gas Volumes: Feedgas volumes to major hubs are fluctuating; for example, Corpus Christi volumes resemble levels from last year, while Sabine Pass faces maintenance issues.
• Permian Gas: Dry gas production in Permian is increasing but capped at ~21bcfd, limiting immediate growth until new capacity in mid-2026.
• Haynesville Production: Haynesville gas production decreased year-over-year, aligning with bullish discipline views.
• Rig Count and Storage: U.S. gas rig count is at 96, with increases in Haynesville, but storage levels are recovering to 5-year averages, which is bearish.

Investment Implications

• The report maintains a $5/mcf gas price target for 2025, with a bullish stance based on current data.
• Sector analysis highlights opportunities in energy transition and gas-related investments, but cautions on volatility from rig counts and storage.
• Stock performance and valuations are provided for key companies in the industry tickers table.