NASDAQ has an interesting article on some of the trends affecting natural gas prices. A sample: "Electricity generation is expected to boost natural gas demand in the U.S. in the long run. This is because of the fact that natural gas has much lower carbon intensity compared to coal, for which it is favored by governments planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in several countries. Additionally, it is an attractive alternative fuel for new power generation plants because of relatively low capital costs and the favorable heat rates for natural gas generation."