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Japan's Secret LNG Shield: Can Above-Ground Storage Protect Against the Next Hormuz Crisis?
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

Timothy Beggans
3 hours ago2 min read


Options Expiration Day! Daily Natural Gas Report - July Futures (NGN26 @ 3.315) | 06.25.2026
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 &

Timothy Beggans
2 days ago2 min read


Mid-Week Natural Gas Report - July Futures (NGN26 @ 3.233) | 06.24.2026
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

Timothy Beggans
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What's New in Natural Gas - July Futures (NGN26 @ 3.275) | 06.22.2026
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

Timothy Beggans
5 days ago1 min read


NG/LNG – This Week's Main Drivers and the Look Ahead | 6.21.26
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

Timothy Beggans
6 days ago2 min read


America's First Floating LNG Export Terminal Just Changed the Game
Source: Delfin LNG The U.S. LNG industry reached another major milestone this month as Delfin LNG announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) on Delfin FLNG 1, the first floating LNG export facility ever sanctioned in the United States. Located approximately 40 miles offshore Louisiana, the project represents a new chapter in LNG infrastructure development. Instead of constructing a traditional onshore liquefaction terminal, Delfin will utilize floating LNG (FLNG) technology

Timothy Beggans
Jun 202 min read


Natural Gas Weekly Recap - July Futures (NGN26 @ 3.212) | 06.19.2026
NG Stock Watch List Oil & Gas EMP Sector Market Cap 2-10B, short float over 10% BKV | CNX | CRGY | CRK | MGY | MTDR | NOG

Timothy Beggans
Jun 191 min read
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