Americas Gas and Power Market Data
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Americas Gas & Power
In today’s fast-paced energy landscape, where supply and demand shift rapidly, having actionable energy market data is crucial. That's where Platts comes in. Our Americas Gas and Power Market Data service provides you with essential energy market insights, including over 110 daily Platts US natural gas price benchmarks, 44 daily on-peak and off-peak North American power market data indices, and 35+ global thermal coal assessments that enhance market transparency.
With extensive coverage across more than 130 locations, including natural gas, electric power, nuclear, coal, and renewable natural gas, we ensure you have the information needed to navigate this complex industry. Plus, our natural gas data includes carbon intensity measures across 8 key North American locations, providing critical averages throughout the gas value chain. Empower your business with Platts data and stay ahead in the energy market.
Key Benefits
Gas market data enabling confident contract negotiations, risk management and development of investment strategies
Daily natural gas price assessments serving as a foundation to capitalize market fluctuations and negotiate contracts confidently
Full US natural gas price history, enabling deep dives into historical price trends, analysis of market patterns, to strategize and stay ahead of the competition.
Extensive gas and power market data coverage in the Americas, covering over 130 locations
Our Impact, by the Numbers
Product Features: What sets our data apart
Monitor dynamic commodity markets with extensive gas market data, so you can confidently negotiate contracts, manage risk, and develop your trade and investment strategies.
Professionals across the industry trust our gas pricing market data every day.
Access Prices for Precise Actions
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Daily Spot & Term Prices
Platts publishes daily natural gas price assessments that serve as the foundation for your contracts, providing you with the flexibility to capitalize on market fluctuations and negotiate with confidence.
Every day, traders, refiners, and producers rely on our natural gas prices globally to navigate market trends, inform pricing decisions, and mitigate risks in volatile commodity markets.
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Unlock Full Price History
With access to our comprehensive Americas Gas and Power Market Data, gain full US natural gas price history. Dive into historical price trends, analyze market patterns, and strategize your next moves to stay ahead of the competition.
Our data can be delivered how it best suits your needs, whether it’s via desktop or mobile through Platts Connect, cloud services, data feed, or API solutions.
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The Markets We Cover
We have extensive gas and power market data coverage in the Americas, covering over 130 locations:
- Natural gas
- Electric power
- Nuclear
- Coal
- Renewable Natural Gas
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Robust Methodology
We are widely trusted in the global natural gas market for providing an independent, unbiased Platts assessment process. We gather data from a diverse range of market participants, applying rigorous quality control measures, and adhering to strict editorial guidelines and IOSCO principles.
Platts Price Benchmarks & Key Indices
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Americas Natural Gas
Our key areas for Platts price indiciesindices in the Americas markets for Natural Gas include:
- Northeast – Algonquin city-gates
- Appalachia – Columbia gas
- Midcontinent - NGPL, Midcontinent
- Upper Midwest - Dawn, Ontario
- East Texas - NGPL, Texok zone
- Louisiana/Southeast – Henry Hub
- Rockies/Northwest - TCPL, Alberta, AECO-C
- Southwest – Waha
- Mexico natural gas prices – El Encino
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Americas Power
Our key areas for Platts price indices in the Americas markets for Power include:
- Southeast bilateral indices – Into Southern
- West bilateral indices – Mid-C
- ISO price locations – PJM West Hub
- International Renewable Energy Certificates
- Renewable Capture Prices
- Renewable Generation Curtailments Solar and Wind
- Quarq spreads
- Spark spreads
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Nuclear & Coal
Our key areas for Platts price assessments in the Americas markets for Nuclear and Coal include:
- Uranium
- Platts NEAT
- Platts SEAT
- FOB Kalimantan
- CIF ARA
- FOB US
Carbon Intensity
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Platts Gas Carbon Intensity
Our natural gas carbon intensity measures cover 8 key locations in North America. They represent averages throughout the gas value chain in order to reflect:
- Blendings from multiple basin sources with varying production-level intensities
- Varying levels of required processing
- Large variations in transport distances from basin to key location
These carbon intensity measures include well to destination supply chain emissions, from drilling and completions activities, production, gathering and boosting, gas processing and pipeline transmission of gas to the key locations.
Data & Distribution
Get the edge in today’s global markets with our Essential Intelligence® delivered through the providers and platforms which suit you.
API Solutions
Cloud
Data Feed
Desktop & Mobile
PLATTS PRICE ASSESSMENTS
Methodology
S&P Global Energy methodologies bring consistency and robustness to our natural gas price assessments through principles and parameters that guide our market specialists at every stage of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why Choose Us?
Unparalleled Experience
For 100+ years, we've delivered Platts price assessments for physical and forward markets. Customers count on us for news, pricing, and analytics, ensuring transparent, efficient markets for confident decisions.
Benchmark Prices
With 250+ Platts benchmarks, we're the industry standard for pricing negotiations and contracts. Our proven credibility in market transparency spans established and emerging markets.
Robust Methodology
Our robust methodology guarantees data integrity with stringent quality controls, diverse sources, and adherence to strict guidelines and IOSCO principles. We openly publish methodologies and price assessments to foster trust.
Data Your Way
Gain access to our essential intelligence direct and from multiple providers – from the established to the cutting edge – all via multiple platforms that can give you a decisive edge in today's global markets.
Pricing Experts
Globally, our extensive pricing experts, dedicated to each commodity ensure that pricing and methodology accuracy and that reflect the nuances and complexities of the markets, offering invaluable insights to clients.
Independent Source
Platts offers an independent and unbiased view. Our commitment to impartiality ensures that our assessments and insights are trusted by market participants.
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