Top News for Natural Gas: 1.) Europe - Dangerous heat set to return 2.) US - Extreme heat risk ahead of July 4th holiday 3.) Qatar - Aims to restart LNG production within weeks 4.) Golden Pass LNG to begin preliminary commissioning activities for Train 2

Source: EIA Natural gas and LNG markets navigated a week of competing bullish and bearish signals as traders balanced summer weather, LNG growth, geopolitical developments, and quarter-end positioning. This Week's Main Drivers: 1. July Contract Expiration and Holiday Trading The expiration of the July NYMEX contract and the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend contributed to heightened volatility and position squaring across energy markets. 2. Heat Arrives, But Demand Remains Un

Source: Google Maps (Ogishima LNG Terminal) When global energy markets focus on LNG supply disruptions, Japan offers an important lesson in energy security. Unlike natural gas storage systems in North America and Europe that rely heavily on underground caverns and depleted reservoirs, Japan stores much of its LNG in massive above-ground cryogenic tanks located at import terminals throughout the country. These facilities are strategically positioned at the end of Japan's gas s

Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Current Market Prices 00:36 - Hourly Chart Analysis: Pivots and Resistance 01:06 - July Contract Open Interest & Expiration Strategy 01:47 - 8 to 14-Day U.S. Temperature Outlook 02:13 - National Heat Risk Map & Extreme Heat Projections 03:03 - European Model (ECMWF) Heat Index Forecast 04:11 - ERCOT Demand, Renewables, and Fuel Mix 05:10 - Nuclear Fleet Status & Outages 05:32 - Winter Strip (Nov-March) Technicals 05:52 - European Heatwave &

Timestamps 00:00 - July Natural Gas Contract & Market Overview 00:49 - Hourly Chart Analysis & Support/Resistance Levels 01:17 - US Summer Temperature Outlook (8-14 Day Forecast) 01:37 - ERCOT & ISO Power Demand: Renewables vs. Natural Gas 03:05 - Front-to-Back Spreads & Winter Strip Analysis 04:07 - European Weather Model: Heat Index Forecast 05:18 - US Heat Risk & Extreme Temperature Trends 06:12 - European Energy Update: Record Heat & Storage Deficits 07:36 - Asia Temperat

Timestamps 00:00 - July Contract Overview & Storage Expectations 01:08 - Hourly Chart Analysis & Support Levels 01:35 - ERCOT Grid: Renewables & Fuel Mix 02:22 - Global Markets: TTF & JKM Prices 03:12 - US Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat Risk 05:17 - LNG Export Update: Sabine Pass & Golden Pass 07:06 - Europe: Heat Wave & Storage Status 08:22 - Asia Weather & US Nuclear Fleet Status 09:18 - Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Basin Tropical Update 10:00 - Energy Stocks Recap & Closing T

This Week's Main Drivers: Natural gas and LNG markets navigated a mix of bullish supply disruptions and easing geopolitical risks this week. The biggest headline came from the Middle East as Iran-related negotiations moved toward a tentative agreement and shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumed normal operations after recent disruptions. The reduced geopolitical risk premium weighed on global gas prices. In the U.S., LNG demand strengthened as Golden Pass LNG co