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Amid tightening global LNG supply, a major US export terminal appears offline, raising the prospect of higher natural gas prices. Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has taken in little to no natural gas over the past three days and appears offline, according to LSEG data cited by Reuters. The cause of the reduced intake has not been disclosed, leaving the market to assess whether it stems from planned maintenance or an unplanned operational issue.
According to market data, ExxonMobil (XOM) shares closed at $136.54 on June 26, while peers Chevron (CVX) and Shell (SHEL) traded at $171.06 and $76.53, respectively. The latest EIA weekly petroleum report (June 24) showed a larger-than-expected draw of 6.088 million barrels in US crude inventories, reinforcing bullish sentiment in the energy sector. The Golden Pass outage, if prolonged, could tighten natural gas supply further and support energy prices.
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Sign InAt its last close on June 26, XOM traded near the lower end of its day range ($135.92-$137.58). Investors will watch for any official statement from Golden Pass regarding the outage duration. A quick restart would ease supply concerns, while an extended halt could drive natural gas futures higher and boost XOM shares. No major energy-related catalysts are on the near-term calendar, leaving the outage as the key factor for the sector.