Elise Wu

(Montel) An attack on LNG vessels in Egypt could paradoxically ease European gas markets by freeing up cargoes, analysts told Montel on Thursday, though the prospect of further regional disruption may keep supporting prices.

(Montel) Europe's benchmark gas contract fell more than EUR 3 on Monday amid signs of fresh US-Iran diplomacy to end the war, outweighing concerns of another attack on an LNG tanker.

(Montel) France and Spain look poised to receive three LNG shipments that were previously heading to the Egyptian port of Damietta, which was damaged in a drone attack last week, Kpler ship-tracking data showed on Tuesday.

(Montel) European buyers holding long-term contracts with Russian LNG suppliers are unlikely to be able to employ “swap deals” next year to replace

(Montel) Europe is likely to struggle to meet Europe's revised gas storage target of 80% by the start of winter, with analysts expecting inventories to reach only around 70% amid weak incentives to inject gas.

(Montel) Iran's threat to fine or confiscate 46 vessels over unauthorised Strait of Hormuz crossings raises the risk of attacks and reduces the prospect of a near-term LNG supply return, analysts told Montel on Monday.

(Montel) Global gas demand is expected to decline this year for the first time in four years, following “turbulent” months marked by disruption of Middle Eastern LNG flows, the International Gas Union (IGU) said on Wednesday.

(Montel) Europe's gas prices are unlikely to return to the record highs of 2022 this winter, despite low storage and persistent geopolitical

(Montel) Europe is set to remain an increasingly attractive destination for flexible LNG cargoes as winter approaches, with Gulf supply risks

(Montel) France's power market could face greater summer price and volatility risks in the years ahead as rising cooling demand coincides with