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Weekly Natural Gas Inventory Build Summary

Core Content

The document provides an analysis of the EIA Weekly Natural Gas Status Report for the week ending 5/30/2025, highlighting the L48 (Lower 48) natural gas inventory build and its comparison to previous periods and estimates.

Key Findings

• Total L48 Inventories increased by 122bcf week-over-week (WoW) to 2,598bcf, above the Bloomberg median estimate of 113bcf.

• The total inventory level is ~10% below the level from the same week in the previous year.

• Regional inventory changes are as follows:

  • East Region: Built 36bcf WoW to 498bcf, ~13% below year-ago level.
  • Midwest Region: Built 38bcf WoW to 579bcf, ~16% below year-ago level.
  • Mountain Region: Built 7bcf WoW to 205bcf, ~6% below year-ago level.
  • Pacific Region: Built 7bcf WoW to 261bcf, ~4% below year-ago level.
  • South Central Region: Built 34bcf WoW to 1,055bcf, ~8% below year-ago level.

• The Salt and NonSalt categories are also analyzed, with Salt building 4bcf WoW to 340bcf and NonSalt building 3bcf WoW to 715bcf.

• The Total Lower 48 inventory is ~10% below the year-ago level, and ~3% below the 5-year average (2020-2024).

Natural Gas Spot Prices

• The table shows spot prices for various natural gas hubs on 6/4/2025, along with quarterly, quarterly-to-quarterly, and year-over-year changes.
• Henry Hub price is $2.80/MMBtu, with a ~23.8% decrease from the first quarter of 2025 and a ~55.9% increase from the second quarter of 2024.
• Waha price is $1.29/MMBtu, showing a ~47.4% decrease from the first quarter and a ~281.3% decrease from the second quarter of 2024.
• AECO price is $0.64/MMBtu, with a ~2.0% decrease from the first quarter and a ~68.4% increase from the second quarter of 2024.
• Other hubs, such as Chicago City Gate, City Gate (Michigan), Leidy Hub, and Transco Station 85, also show significant price declines compared to the first quarter of 2025, with varying year-over-year changes.

Natural Gas Spreads

• The spreads between various hubs and Henry Hub are analyzed, indicating the price differences.
• For example, Waha - HH is -$1.51, showing a ~13.7% increase from the second quarter of 2024.
• Transco Station 85 - HH is $0.10, with a ~105.1% decrease from the second quarter of 2024.
• Empress Alberta - HH is -$1.11, showing a ~36.3% decrease from the second quarter of 2024.

Forward Curves and Market Trends

• Henry Hub forward curves are presented, showing the expected price movements for future delivery periods.
• The document also discusses backwardation vs. contango, which refers to the relationship between spot prices and futures prices, indicating market expectations and supply-demand dynamics.

US and Canadian Natural Gas Inventories

• The report includes graphical data on US and Canadian natural gas inventories, along with LNG send-outs, power demand, and international gas storage.
• These visuals are used to compare EIA data with weekly, quarterly, and year-ago levels, providing insights into storage trends and market conditions.

Summary Table

Key Insights

• The L48 natural gas inventory is below the 5-year average, suggesting potential supply concerns or demand outpacing supply.
• Spot prices have declined significantly in many regions compared to the first quarter of 2025, but some hubs show year-over-year increases.
• Spreads between hubs and Henry Hub indicate price differentials, which may be influenced by regional supply and demand dynamics.
• The forward curves and backwardation/contango data provide insights into market expectations and potential future price movements.

Conclusion

The document outlines the weekly build in natural gas inventories across the Lower 48, showing that the total inventory is above expectations but still below the year-ago level. It also highlights price trends, spreads, and market conditions, offering a comprehensive view of the natural gas market.