The natural gas markets have bounced slightly during the Thursday morning session, as we wait for the latest inventory numbers.

Gas in underground storage is expected to have fallen by 87 billion cubic feet to 3,169 Bcf in the week ended Jan. 9, according to the average estimate of 11 analysts, brokers and traders. Estimates range from a draw of 74 Bcf to a draw of 97 Bcf.

Research shows that burning hydrogen-blended gas into older appliances not designed for it can increase emissions of nitrogen oxides, pollutants that worsen asthma and are linked to other respiratory issues. It can deteriorate certain materials and leak more easily, increasing the risk of explosions because hydrogen is more flammable.

The natural gas markets have fallen a bit during the trading session on Wednesday but continue to see a lot of questions about demand going forward. Ultimately, this is a market that will move on with the weather.

But that changed last year with pollution actually growing faster than economic activity, said study co-author Ben King, a director in Rhodium's energy group. He estimated the U.S. put 5.9 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in the air in 2025, which is 139 million tons more than in 2024.

New Jersey's DEP has issued an air quality permit for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) natural gas pipeline.

Enstar pulled almost three times as much natural gas from storage as initially anticipated in December, when unseasonably cold temperatures moved into the region, but said it's confident the supply is sufficient to serve its more than 150,000 customers.

The Fort Dodge Fire Department says it was called to 1012 1st Ave. N at around 2:21 p.m. When they arrived, they found damage to a gas meter supplying a commercial building. The fire department believes it was hit by a vehicle that left the area before fire crews arrived.

Canadian Natural Resources is in talks to buy a $1-billion-plus portfolio of natural gas properties from Tourmaline Oil Corp , Globe and Mail reported on Wednesday, citing two sources familiar with the negotiations.

U.S. natural gas futures fell after rising in the previous two sessions, as colder conditions expected in the second half of January are unlikely to keep the storage surplus from building.