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Igor Isaev

Igor Isaev

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About Igor Isaev

Head of Analytics Center at Mind Money

Articles by Igor Isaev

Natural Gas Market: Winter Premium Lingers As Near-Term Fundamentals Ease
Natural Gas Market: Winter Premium Lingers As Near-Term Fundamentals Ease
Natural gas inventories are building faster than average (+56 BCF forecast), pushing storage levels above seasonal norms at around 1.92 TCF.
Why US Refiners Remain Resilient And Key To Global Supply
Why US Refiners Remain Resilient And Key To Global Supply
In times of geopolitical shocks and sudden supply disruptions U.S. refiners often emerge as the market's stabilizing force.
Natural Gas Week 52: Withdrawal Deepens To 158 BCF As Winter Demand Bites
Natural Gas Week 52: Withdrawal Deepens To 158 BCF As Winter Demand Bites
The natural gas market entered Week 52 with continued winter pressure. A forecast for storage withdrawal of -158 BCF for week 51 pushes down inventories.
Natural Gas, Week 51: 185 BCF Withdrawal And Supply-Demand Trends
Natural Gas, Week 51: 185 BCF Withdrawal And Supply-Demand Trends
Natural gas intered Week 51 with a forecast -185 BCF storage withdrawal for Week 50 (December 12)-a record draw crushing the 5-year average.
LNG Week 50: Record 183 BCF Draw Signals Tightest Start To Winter In Years
LNG Week 50: Record 183 BCF Draw Signals Tightest Start To Winter In Years
Cold weather and peak LNG exports drove January futures above $5/MMBtu, softening forecasts for mid-December have triggered profit-taking.
Natural Gas :40+ BCF Build Beats 5-Yr Avg As Cold Snap Ends
Natural Gas :40+ BCF Build Beats 5-Yr Avg As Cold Snap Ends
The natural gas market inters Week 46 with a modest storage gain, as reserves are forecast to rise more than 40 BCF during Week 45.
Energy Outlook: Volatility, Tech Shifts, And Smart Investments
Energy Outlook: Volatility, Tech Shifts, And Smart Investments
Market Uncertainty Redefines Energy Strategies This year has put the energy sector in a not so stable territory, with crude oil prices seesawing due to a potent mix of trade disputes, supply chain upheavals, and geopolitical unrest.
Natural Gas Week 42 Update: 87 BCF Storage Rise Meets Warm Weather
Natural Gas Week 42 Update: 87 BCF Storage Rise Meets Warm Weather
The natural gas market enters Week 42 with a robust storage gain-reserves are forecast to climb 87 BCF during Week 41, reaching 3,728 BCF.
Natural Gas: Storage Climbs 64 BCF As Mild Weather Eases Demand
Natural Gas: Storage Climbs 64 BCF As Mild Weather Eases Demand
The natural gas inventories surged 76 BCF during Week 38 (September 15-21), hitting 3,509 BCF and outpacing 2024 levels.
LNG Update: Wind Generation Exacerbates Gas Storage Surplus
LNG Update: Wind Generation Exacerbates Gas Storage Surplus
The LNG market heads into Week 36. Prices trend downward, with NGV25 trading around the median amid high volatility.
Investment Opportunities In Hydrogen Stocks And ETFs
Investment Opportunities In Hydrogen Stocks And ETFs
Energy ETFs: Finding Opportunity Amid Policy Uncertainty
Energy ETFs: Finding Opportunity Amid Policy Uncertainty
Energy ETF serve as a strategic tool for capturing growth in specific sectors while reducing the risk associated with individual stocks.
LNG Week 35 Update: Fill Rate Steady Above 5-Year Median
LNG Week 35 Update: Fill Rate Steady Above 5-Year Median
The 2026 and 2027 LNG contract prices are virtually unchanged from last week and are trading at or below the upper quantile boundary.
Cooler Weather Forecast Next Week To Pressure Natural Gas Prices
Cooler Weather Forecast Next Week To Pressure Natural Gas Prices
Natural Gas: Next week forecasts cooler conditions, contributing to lower air conditioning electricity demand and downward price pressure.
LNG: Supply-Demand Differential Dropped Below Median
LNG: Supply-Demand Differential Dropped Below Median
In the current 32nd week, the difference between supply and demand of LNG fell below the median, almost to the lower interquartile range.
Natural Gas: "We Expect Moderate Storage Increase"
Natural Gas: "We Expect Moderate Storage Increase"
The natural gas market enters Week 31 with a sense of equilibrium, as prices hold steady and storage levels continue to climb.
Natural Gas Market Outlook: Stable Surface, Structural Strain
Natural Gas Market Outlook: Stable Surface, Structural Strain
Natural gas prices are largely aligned with historical norms, with the Q contract nearing its 15-year median as expiration approaches.
Natural Gas Update: Market in Balance, Risks at the Edges
Natural Gas Update: Market in Balance, Risks at the Edges
Natural gas prices remain broadly stable, with summer 2025 contracts slightly above median pre-expiry levels,within normal volatility ranges.
Natural Gas Prices Stabilize, Storage Up for Week 28
Natural Gas Prices Stabilize, Storage Up for Week 28
Natural Gas Market Update: Prices stabilize, storage rises 63 BCF for W28. Weather impacts, forward curves and supply-demand gaps.
Natural Gas Weekly Update: Contracts, Storage, and Weather Risks
Natural Gas Weekly Update: Contracts, Storage, and Weather Risks
To better understand where the natural gas market heading, let's take a look at the latest trends in prices, storage, and weather forecasts.
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