RE: New Year New Start3 Jan 2025 15:31
From the tradingeconomics site
European natural gas futures climbed to €51 per megawatt-hour, the highest since October 2023, before easing to €50 as the region faces freezing temperatures without a key supply route. Russian gas flows via Ukraine stopped on New Year’s Day after a transit deal expired, leaving no replacement and raising concerns about faster storage withdrawals. With inventories already depleting at the fastest pace since 2021, sub-zero temperatures in parts of Europe could drive up heating demand. While Europe has enough gas for this winter, refilling reserves next season could be costly. Greater reliance on LNG, including pricey imports for landlocked nations, adds pressure, especially as Asia’s summer demand intensifies.