EnergyReader · 2026-08-08 11:02

Inpex Ichthys Supply and Japan's Nuclear Comeback Weigh on JKM Spot

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 8, 2026

JKM spot LNG was priced at $21.11/MMBtu on August 8 (2026-08-08), with supply indicators aligned against further gains as Ichthys volumes run steadily and Japan's nuclear capacity slowly rebuilds. Shipping and supply stress, tracked by EnergyRiskIQ's EGSI-S indicator, registered 0.0, its floor reading, showing no unusual tightness in cargo availability or vessel positioning across the Pacific basin.

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