North American Oil & Gas: The Gas Digest - Strong May ISM Data; Canada LNG Updates
Report Coverage
- Broker
- UBS
- Region
- North America
- Sector
- Basic Chemicals, Fossil Energy
- Report Type
- Industry Report
- Primary Focus
- North American Natural Gas and LNG Exports
Report Summary
UBS analyzes the latest ISM manufacturing data showing the PMI reached 54.0 in May, the highest since May 2022, reinforcing expectations for industrial natural gas demand growth. The report highlights LNG Canada Phase 2 progress as Fluor received a notice to proceed with early planning, and Ksi Lisims LNG signed a 20-year export deal with German utility SEFE, signaling momentum for Canadian LNG expansion. UBS maintains a 2026/2027 Henry Hub forecast of $4.00/$3.75 per mmbtu.
Key Takeaways
- May ISM manufacturing PMI reached 54.0, the highest since May 2022, signaling continued industrial strength and positive tailwinds for domestic natural gas demand
- EIA projects industrial gas demand to rise 1.2% YoY in 2026 and 1.7% YoY in 2027, supported by reshoring and AI buildout trends
- Fluor received authorization to begin early planning for LNG Canada Phase 2, which would double the facility's 14 mtpa export capacity
- Ksi Lisims LNG signed a 20-year 1 mtpa supply deal with German utility SEFE, adding to existing offtake agreements with TotalEnergies and Shell
- UBS forecasts balances peaked at ~0.7 bcfpd oversupplied in 3Q25 before gradually declining to 0.5-1 bcfpd undersupplied in 2H26
Why This Report Matters
Strong ISM data and accelerating Canadian LNG project development reinforce the structural demand growth thesis for North American natural gas, with implications for gas producers, midstream operators, and global LNG trade dynamics through 2030.
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