Argus North American Natural Gas Forward Curves
Overview
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
Daily asessments
Key natural gas daily assessments in monthly granularity, as well as natural gas seasonal block and electricity seasonal block.
Seven-years forward
Month, quarter and calendar forward contracts, with a minimum of seven-year forward curves.
Differentials
Basis differential to CME Henry Hub futures, as well as fixed prices.
Robust methodology
Independent and transparent market-appropriate methodology.
Delivery options
Receive our forward curve data via data feed, third-party channel partners, our client portal or via email.
Customers that benefit
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Risk managers
Risk managers use our forward curves data for unbiased, third-party curve validation against counterparties and internal valuations.
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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.
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Gas marketers
Gas marketers use Argus natural gas forward curves when making decisions on bilateral forward sales.
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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.
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Chemical manufacturers
Chemical manufacturers in charge of procurement trust our forward curves to help with hedging and asset optimisation.
Product specifications
We cover daily assessments of natural gas forwards at more than 80 locations, including all the major natural gas hubs and relevant trading locations in North America.
- Gulf coast/south Texas
- Midwest
- Northea
- West
- NYMEX
- HSC
- Katy
- Carthage
- TETCO – STX
- NGPL – STX
- TGP - Z0
- TGP – 500
- TGP – 800
- ANR – SE
- CG Onshore
- TGT - SL T
- TGT - Zone 1
- Trunkline-LA
- Sonat
- Transco Zone 1
- Transco Zone 2
- Transco Zone 3
- Transco Zone 4
- TETCO – ELA
- TETCO – ELA
- TETCO – WLA
- TETCO – ETX
- FGT - Z1
- FGT - Z2
- FGT - Z3
- Centerpoint
- CG Mainline
- NGPL – TxOk
- PEPL
- ANR – SW
- ANR – SW
- NGPL - Midcont.
- Oneok Oneok
- Southern Star
- NNG Ventura
- NNG Demarc
- Chicago CG
- Michcon CG
- Dawn
- Eastern Gas Transmission
- TCO
- TETCO - M3
- Transco Z5 dlvd.
- Transco Zone 6 (non-NY)
- Algonquin
- Iroquois Zone 2
- Niagara
- Waddington
- Waha
- EP Permian
- TW Permian
- EP San Juan
- NWPL Rockies
- CIG Rockies
- Opal
- AECO
- Sumas
- Malin
- PG&E CG
- Socal
- Kern River
- Empress
- Leidy Hub
- TETCO - M1 30
- Leidy Line
- TETCO - M2
- TGP - Z4 (Marcellus)
- AECO (CAD/GJ)
- Union – Parkway
- TCPL – Enbridge
- CDA
- TCPL – Emerson
- Millennium
- APC-ATP
- Spectra-Station 2
- REX Zone 3
- Transco Zone 6 (non-NY North)
- TGP - Z4 (300 line)
- TGP - Z4 (200 line)
- ANR ML7
- Socal CG
- Consumers CG
- Trunkline Zone 1A
- Transco Zone 5 South
- Nat Gas MidMkt Basis Curves
- Nat Gas MidMkt Fxd Price Curves
- Nat Gas BidOffer Basis Curves
- Nat Gas BidOffer Fxd Pr. Curves
- Excel format
- Excel add-in
- FTP – CSV file
- API – CSV file
- Argus Direct client portal
- Argus Date Science Studio
- Third party channel partners
Argus forward curves are a proven, reliable tool for analytical and risk-management processes, including:
- Mark-to-market (MTM) accounting
- Value-at-risk (VaR)
- Potential future exposure (PFE)
- Deal valuation
- Regression analysis
- Scenario analysis
- Valuing option premiums associated with forward crude contracts
Key price assessments
Argus North Sea Index
The ANSI® price assessment is the monthly settlement basis for LPG throughout the European region
Argus RED biomethane
Capturing the value of German biomethane for road transport.
Argus cfr Ningbo Index
The ANI® price assessment is the most representative price for the value of LPG delivered to China
Argus Northeast Asia des
The ANEA® price assessment is a daily benchmark for LNG cargoes delivered to ports in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China
Argus AFEI-Edmonton and AFEI-Ripet netbacks
These Argus Far East index netback prices are used to determine the value of exporting propane compared to Canadian domestic prices
Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index
The Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index (PTI) covers indexes for LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE
Argus 8800 PRB
The Powder River basin is the largest coal-producing basin in the US and produces half of the coal used for US power generation. The coal is a cost-effective fuel choice for generators.
Argus/McCloskey's API 4
The API 4 index is a highly liquid and robust price benchmark for South African coal exports
Argus/McCloskey's API 2
The API 2 index is a highly liquid and robust price benchmark for cif ARA coal
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Diesel & HVO monthly averages
Argus Far East Index
The AFEI price assessment is highly liquid and recognised as the global benchmark for LPG
Argus aluminium scrap
Recycled aluminium is a valuable input material in the production of new aluminium products, and provides additional benefit through a reduced environmental impact and improved energy efficiency compared with mined raw materials.
Argus Permian OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Permian basin wells
Argus Bakken OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Bakken basin wells
Argus Eagle Ford OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Eagle Ford basin wells
Argus North Sea Index
The ANSI® price assessment is the monthly settlement basis for LPG throughout the European region
Argus RED biomethane
Capturing the value of German biomethane for road transport.
Argus cfr Ningbo Index
The ANI® price assessment is the most representative price for the value of LPG delivered to China
Argus Northeast Asia des
The ANEA® price assessment is a daily benchmark for LNG cargoes delivered to ports in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China
Argus AFEI-Edmonton and AFEI-Ripet netbacks
These Argus Far East index netback prices are used to determine the value of exporting propane compared to Canadian domestic prices
Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index
The Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index (PTI) covers indexes for LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE
Argus 8800 PRB
The Powder River basin is the largest coal-producing basin in the US and produces half of the coal used for US power generation. The coal is a cost-effective fuel choice for generators.
Argus/McCloskey's API 4
The API 4 index is a highly liquid and robust price benchmark for South African coal exports
Argus/McCloskey's API 2
The API 2 index is a highly liquid and robust price benchmark for cif ARA coal
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Diesel & HVO monthly averages
Argus Far East Index
The AFEI price assessment is highly liquid and recognised as the global benchmark for LPG
Argus aluminium scrap
Recycled aluminium is a valuable input material in the production of new aluminium products, and provides additional benefit through a reduced environmental impact and improved energy efficiency compared with mined raw materials.
Argus Permian OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Permian basin wells
Argus Bakken OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Bakken basin wells
Argus Eagle Ford OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Eagle Ford basin wells
Argus North Sea Index
The ANSI® price assessment is the monthly settlement basis for LPG throughout the European region
Argus RED biomethane
Capturing the value of German biomethane for road transport.
Argus cfr Ningbo Index
The ANI® price assessment is the most representative price for the value of LPG delivered to China
Argus Northeast Asia des
The ANEA® price assessment is a daily benchmark for LNG cargoes delivered to ports in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China
Argus AFEI-Edmonton and AFEI-Ripet netbacks
These Argus Far East index netback prices are used to determine the value of exporting propane compared to Canadian domestic prices
Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index
The Argus Polyethylene Transaction Index (PTI) covers indexes for LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE
Argus 8800 PRB
The Powder River basin is the largest coal-producing basin in the US and produces half of the coal used for US power generation. The coal is a cost-effective fuel choice for generators.
Argus/McCloskey's API 4
The API 4 index is a highly liquid and robust price benchmark for South African coal exports
Argus/McCloskey's API 2
The API 2 index is a highly liquid and robust price benchmark for cif ARA coal
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Diesel & HVO monthly averages
Argus Far East Index
The AFEI price assessment is highly liquid and recognised as the global benchmark for LPG
Argus aluminium scrap
Recycled aluminium is a valuable input material in the production of new aluminium products, and provides additional benefit through a reduced environmental impact and improved energy efficiency compared with mined raw materials.
Argus Permian OCTG Index: Insight on OCTG Price Trends of Permian basin wells
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