https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/natural-gasSubscribe to the latest natural gas news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Natural Gashttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/072026-european-market-failing-to-price-full-2027-russian-lng-ban-tradersMany players in the European LNG market remain skeptical the EU will go ahead with its full halt to Russian LNG imports from the start of 2027 amid the persistent supply strains from the war in the Middle East and argue that regardless of whether Brussels eases its planned ban, the doubt is already widespread enough that its impact can be seen along the forward curve. "The market is not pricing inLNG, Natural Gas2026-07-20T16:31:50Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/072026-burnham-becomes-uk-prime-minister-pledging-cheaper-energy-bills-more-public-controlAndy Burnham has been officially appointed as the UK's prime minister July 20, pledging to reindustrialize Britain, tackle the cost of living, and enact greater public control of essential services such as energy and water. Burnham replaces Keir Starmer at the helm of the Labour Party, a little over two years after Starmer led Labour to a landslide election victory, returning the party to powerElectric Power, Natural Gas, Energy Transition, Renewables, Emissions, Carbon2026-07-20T12:09:44Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/071726-french-lng-imports-terminal-utilization-slide-amid-eastbound-cargo-pullFrance's LNG regasification terminal utilization and imports fell sharply in July as weakening regasification economics prompted slot cancellations, while market participants said the current Northwest Europe LNG and gas spread was not in the money. Utilization at France's four existing LNG regasification terminals has significantly reduced so far in July, data from S&P Global Energy CERA showedNatural Gas, LNG2026-07-17T14:20:13Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/071726-spain-emerges-as-premium-gas-market-on-tight-lng-availability-heat-wave-demandHeat wave conditions across parts of Europe have lifted Spanish gas prices to the highest premiums to their Dutch TTF equivalents in years, with a globally tight LNG market leaving Spain increasingly reliant on stronger pricing to attract cargoes. "[The] market is globally very tight on the LNG side. So either Spain becomes premium or no cargoes will come here," a Spain-based gas trader said.Natural Gas, Electric Power, LNG2026-07-17T13:29:03Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/071626-japanese-utilities-seek-long-term-lng-supply-as-existing-contracts-near-expiration-sourcesJapanese utilities have returned to the long-term LNG market to secure replacement volumes for contracts nearing expiration and to meet anticipated demand growth, according to sources familiar with the matter. Saibu Gas and Hokkaido Electric have secured long-term LNG supply contracts, while Chugoku Electric is negotiating with potential suppliers, the sources said. Saibu Gas has signed a 10-yearNatural Gas, LNG2026-07-16T11:10:21Z