ANALYSIS: Texas generators dial up gas demand amid summer weather, low prices

Authors J. Robinson, Humza Jamal, Kelsey Hallahan, Kassia Micek

New York — Gas-fired power burn in Texas is trending at a pre-summer record high this week as ERCOT generators dial up the fuel’s market share amid scorching temperatures, flagging wind output and low prices.

On June 5, Texas burns were estimated at over 6.2 Bcf/d – their highest ever for early June. At over 58% of ERCOT generation, the market share for gas is also at its highest in …

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