Natural Gas Prices - Continuous CFDs on NATGAS

The Natural Gas CFD (#C-NATGAS) is available for trading Monday through Thursday from 00:00 to 23:00 (CET server time), and on Friday from 00:00 to 22:00. The market is closed on Saturday and Sunday. This near-24-hour weekday schedule provides extensive flexibility for traders across most global time zones.

Natural gas trade is regulated at multiple levels:

• Internationally, the WTO governs trade rules, while the IEA monitors global energy markets.
• In the US, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees pipelines, LNG terminals, and wholesale pricing.
• In the EU, ACER coordinates national regulators across member states.

At the national level, most countries have a dedicated energy ministry or regulatory agency handling licensing, pricing, and infrastructure.

Natural gas production is concentrated among a small number of countries that hold vast reserves and advanced extraction infrastructure:

• United States - the world's largest natural gas producer, accounting for approximately 25% of global output.
• Russia - the second-largest producer and historically the world's biggest exporter via pipeline. Russia holds some of the largest proven gas reserves on the planet, primarily in Siberia, operated largely by Gazprom.
• Iran - a rapidly growing producer driven by surging domestic demand. China has significantly expanded both conventional and shale gas extraction, though it remains a major net importer to meet its energy needs.
• China - a rapidly growing producer driven by surging domestic demand. China has significantly expanded both conventional and shale gas extraction, though it remains a major net importer to meet its energy needs.
• Qatar - one of the world's top LNG exporters, Qatar's production is centered on the massive North Dome field — the largest single natural gas reservoir on Earth. It supplies markets across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

The global natural gas industry is dominated by a mix of state-owned enterprises and major international energy corporations. The largest players by reserves and production include:

• Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)
• Gazprom (Russia)
• National Iranian Oil Company (Iran)
• Qatar Energy (Qatar)
• ExxonMobil (USA)

Among Western-listed energy majors with significant natural gas operations are:

• Shell
• BP
• Chevron
• TotalEnergies
• ConocoPhillips

These companies influence global supply levels and, by extension, natural gas prices — making their production reports, earnings releases, and strategic announcements relevant events for NATGAS traders to monitor.