Gas knowledge

EIA updates its projection for ’25 US NG prices to $4.20/Dth, a 33% increase in its projections from just the 1st of the year.

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NEWSLETTER

GAS

Your natural gas cost is made up of two components

1. commodity

This is the physical gas itself.

2. Transport

The charge for how the gas is delivered to your facility. The two options are Citygate and Burner Tip, which is specified by the supplier.

What are Citygate and Burner Tip?

Citygate is the physical location where natural gas is delivered to your local utility.
Burner Tip refers to the point at which the gas is used as fuel.

Factors that impact your price

STORAGE

The volume of natural gas reserves can affect pricing, especially during times of high demand.

OIL PRICES

The price of oil can influence how much gas producers bring to market, so it can have a bear or bullish influence on gas rates.

LNG EXPORTS

LNG exports drive up domestic gas prices by reducing supply and increasing competition, demonstrating the basic principles of supply and demand.

MARKET

Gas is a traded commodity, and we are continually monitoring energy markets for buying opportunities for our customers.

DOMESTIC
PRODUCTION

Available gas supply can influence future (and current) prices for commodity gas prices.

GEOPOLITICAL

Worldwide economic conditions, international gas market and government climate.

BUYING OPTIONS

FIXED PRICE
WITH SWING

FIXED PRICE,
FIXED
QUANTITIES

INDEX

LAYERED

MANAGED

What is Swing Percentage?

Swing percentage is a distinguishing factor between gas solutions. Your “swing” indicates how much you can deviate from your monthly usage baseline and still be covered under your contracted fixed rate. Below are the most popular options.

0% SWING

10% SWING

100% SWING

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