Henry Hub on rise, US energy independence in focus

Henry Hub on rise, US energy independence in focus

By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist & Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group

Natural Gas: The Bust Within the Boom

  • Surge in US exports since 2017 narrows price gaps with Europe, Asia
  • Henry Hub gaining traction as global benchmark for natural gas prices
  • Natural gas storage levels at five-year high as price slips to near four-year low
  • Rig counts plummeting due to dwindling capital expenditure
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Can US Energy Independence Last?

  • Surge in US oil output since 1994 not replicated in other countries
  • Capex in US shale oil sector is dwindling, rig counts are falling
  • Will lack of new investment jeopardize US energy independence?
  • US shale revolution has been key to reduced risk premium in oil market
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