Overview

The Argus North American Natural Gas Forward Curves service is a powerful, independent market valuation tool to support investment and trading decisions in natural gas markets across North America.

When participating in the energy commodities markets, you need to see the most accurate forward prices from a source without distortion or bias. Our clients act with confidence because our forward curves are created from unbiased, industry-specific methodologies with undistorted, fair market values. You can trust Argus' forward curves to provide deep market insights and data to support precision in your risk management and bottom line.

Key features

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Daily asessments

Key natural gas daily assessments in monthly granularity, as well as natural gas seasonal block and electricity seasonal block.

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Seven-years forward

Month, quarter and calendar forward contracts, with a minimum of seven-year forward curves.

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Differentials

Basis differential to CME Henry Hub futures, as well as fixed prices.

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Robust methodology

Independent and transparent market-appropriate methodology.

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Delivery options

Receive our forward curve data via data feed, third-party channel partners, our client portal or via email.

Customers that benefit

The Argus North American Natural Gas Forward Curves service is essential for anyone with exposure to North American gas markets. Below are examples of how some clients use this service:
  • Risk managers 

    Risk managers use our forward curves data for unbiased, third-party curve validation against counterparties and internal valuations.

  • Traders

    Traders rely on our extensive historical analysis in determining locational and temporal spread relationships and use prior-day curves on a daily basis as a reference when entering the market the following morning.

  • Gas marketers

    Gas marketers use Argus natural gas forward curves when making decisions on bilateral forward sales.
  • Pipeline and storage operations managers

    Pipeline and storage operations managers use our forward curves to plan and value current and future natural gas operational requirements.

  • Chemical manufacturers

    Chemical manufacturers in charge of procurement trust our forward curves to help with hedging and asset optimisation.

Key price assessments