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Sabine Pass

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MED CONGESTION

Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass is the largest LNG export terminal in the Western Hemisphere. LNG carrier counts here are a leading indicator for Henry Hub natural gas prices and European/Asian LNG demand. High vessel traffic signals strong global LNG demand.

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Tradeable Assets

How each asset relates to congestion at this port

Stocks

LNG
Primary

Cheniere Energy

Operates Sabine Pass terminal — most direct equity play on US LNG exports

$238.82

0.94%

GLNG
Primary

Golar LNG

LNG shipping and infrastructure — benefits from high export throughput

$50.67

11.46%

FLEX
Primary

Flex LNG

LNG carrier operator — more vessels loading = higher day rates

$151.92

5.79%

Futures

NG
Primary

Natural Gas (futures)

Export demand at Sabine Pass directly tightens Henry Hub supply

$3.17

5.53%

ETFs

UNG
ETF/Hedge

US Natural Gas ETF

ETF alternative to NG futures

$11.67

4.57%

Current Snapshot

149

Total Vessels

2

Anchored

1%

Anchored %

Avg Wait (hrs)

Vessel Types

Unknown 123 (83%)Other 22 (15%)Tanker 3 (2%)Container 1 (1%)
Floating StorageNORMAL

2 vessels anchored (1%)

Unknown 2 (100%)

Anchored tankers holding crude or LNG offshore — elevated counts signal supply glut or demand shock, bullish for storage plays.

Congestion ScoreMED · 44 / 100
Low (0–30)Med (31–60)High (61–100)
Port baseline: ~157 vessels ± 17Currently: slightly below average (-0.4σ)394 snapshots

Tanker Fleet Status

Crude tankers

3

0 at anchor

LNG carriers

0

0 at anchor

0

Inbound empty

ballast · underway

3

Laden

carrying cargo

0

Ballast · anchored

empty · waiting

VesselStatusCargoDraughtDestinationSpeed
ORIS VIKTORIAunderwayLaden8.2mUS NSS13.1kn
JILL GLORYmooredLaden9.3mUS NDX
ETHANE TOPAZmooredLaden9.7mUS BPT

Cargo status inferred from AIS-reported draught · ballast = empty inbound to load · laden = carrying cargo

Energy Fundamentals

EIA weekly · spreads calculated live

US Crude Stocks

433,712k

bbls

-8.0M

DRAW

US commercial crude stocks — build = bearish, draw = bullish

Cushing Stocks

22,441k

bbls

-0.6M

DRAW

WTI delivery hub — high stocks suppress futures price

Brent-WTI Spread

$2.70

BZ − CL

NEUTRAL

Widening = logistics stress or US supply glut. Normal range $1–$5.

3-2-1 Crack Spread

$43.94

Refinery margin / bbl

STRONG

High = strong product demand, bullish for crude. Low = demand weakness.

CL
$93.70 4.64%
BZ
$96.40 8.21%
NG
$3.17 5.53%
HO
$3.71 6.13%
RB
$3.06 12.16%

History

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Congestion score · grey band = 7d normal range · Vessel count (dashed) · LNG price (purple)

Port Throughput

75

Currently in port

125

Completed calls

3.4h

Avg dwell time

VesselClassArrivedDepartedDwell
RODNEY J TREGREunknown2026-06-082026-06-082h
EVERARD DUPREunknown2026-06-082026-06-082h
C TRACTOR 22other2026-06-082026-06-082h
CHRISTIAN REINAUERunknown2026-06-082026-06-082h
AMAZON FALCONunknown2026-06-082026-06-082h
SPARTANunknown2026-06-082026-06-083h
PASS CHRISTIANother2026-06-082026-06-083h
BUCCANEERother2026-06-082026-06-083h
ENERGY HERCULESunknown2026-06-082026-06-083h
TERRY CONNERunknown2026-06-072026-06-084h

Signal History

34%
BEARISH

9d ago

LNG Price Collapse Overwhelms Vessel Surge Signal

Despite a 1.8σ vessel count surge at Sabine Pass (194 vs avg 168), LNG spot price has cratered 17% in 1 day and 17.8% over 20 days, suggesting demand destruction or a supply shock that vessel counts are lagging to reflect. The bullish vessel signal generated 30 hours ago has already been contradicted by violent downside price action in LNG, GLNG, and freight proxies like BNO (-14.9% 1d). FLEX's anomalous +67.5% 1d spike warrants caution as it may reflect a corporate event rather than genuine LNG demand strength.

Triggered By

Vessel count 194 is 1.8σ above same-hour baseline (avg 168)

Trade Idea

Cautious short bias on LNG equity (Cheniere) if price stabilization fails to materialize within 24-48h; the vessel congestion may reflect vessels waiting to unload rather than new demand pull, and with spot LNG down sharply, cargo economics deteriorate. Consider small short LNG position on a failed bounce below $230, targeting 1-week hold as price discovery continues.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

A sudden cold weather event, European supply disruption, or geopolitical shock could reverse the LNG price collapse quickly and invalidate the bearish thesis regardless of vessel data.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

38%
BULLISH

10d ago

Sabine Vessel Surge Contradicts Recent Bearish Signal

Vessel count at 184 sits 1.8σ above the same-hour historical baseline, directly contradicting the bearish signal issued 38 hours ago and suggesting a potential demand recovery or loading queue buildup at Sabine Pass. However, LNG is already down -11% on the day and -12.8% over 20 days, meaning much of any weakness is likely priced in and a bounce thesis has some merit. The anomaly is moderate in strength (z=1.8), and the prior bearish streak complicates conviction — this may represent a reversion opportunity rather than a trend change.

Triggered By

Vessel count 184 is 1.8σ above same-hour baseline (avg 164)

Trade Idea

Consider a speculative long on LNG (Cheniere Energy) if vessel count holds above 175 into the next poll, targeting a 1-2 week mean reversion after the -12.8% 20-day drawdown; size small given conflicting signals and recent bearish track record at this port.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

A broader risk-off macro environment or surprise in European gas storage data could overwhelm any port-level demand signal and sustain the downtrend in LNG equities.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

42%
BEARISH

12d ago

Sabine Vessel Drop Confirms LNG Demand Weakness

Vessel count at Sabine Pass is 1.8σ below the same-hour historical baseline (144 vs avg 169), corroborating the ongoing bearish thesis as LNG has already fallen 9.6% over 20 days and 8.8% in the last session alone. The low congestion score of 22/100 with only 1 anchored vessel suggests throughput is genuinely weak rather than operationally delayed. Prices are moving aggressively in the signal direction, which partially reduces forward edge but confirms the directional thesis is intact.

Triggered By

Vessel count 144 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 169)

Trade Idea

Short LNG (Cheniere) or maintain existing bearish exposure — consider a small add on any intraday bounce toward $240-242 resistance, with a 5-7 day hold targeting continuation toward $215-220; GLNG offers higher beta short exposure if LNG demand signals deteriorate further into next week

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

A surprise LNG demand spike from European storage restocking or Asian weather-driven buying could reverse the vessel count trend rapidly and squeeze heavily shorted LNG equities.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

31%
WATCH

13d ago

Sabine Congestion Elevated, Prices Collapsing Against Thesis

Congestion at Sabine Pass is running 1.7σ above baseline at 75/100 with 189 vessels, which would ordinarily support a bullish LNG demand read — but live prices are aggressively rejecting that narrative: LNG is down 6.5% in 1d, NG futures are down 16.6% in 1d, and the prior WATCH signal 46h ago already flagged this divergence. The port data may reflect vessels already loaded or waiting on a demand pulse that isn't materializing in spot prices, suggesting congestion is a lagging artifact rather than a leading signal here. Given poor recent track record on bullish LNG calls and price action firmly bearish across the complex, confidence in any directional bet is low.

Triggered By

Congestion score 75 is 1.7σ above same-hour baseline (avg 53)

Trade Idea

No directional trade recommended at this time; if forced, a cautious short on LNG equity (Cheniere) on any intraday bounce toward $245 could be considered given the 20d downtrend of -6.3% and today's -6.5% move, with a 5-7 day hold targeting continuation of the bearish price trend — but wait for confirmation that congestion fails to escalate further before committing

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

A sudden European energy supply disruption or unseasonable summer heat wave could trigger rapid LNG demand repricing that overrides all bearish technical signals in this complex.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

32%
WATCH

15d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Elevated But Prices Already Falling

Congestion at Sabine Pass is a notable 1.8σ above baseline at 72/100, suggesting sustained LNG export demand, but LNG spot prices are down 6.5% on the day and NG futures have collapsed 16.6% intraday, indicating the physical demand signal is already being overwhelmed by bearish price action. The prior BULLISH signal 42h ago has not been rewarded by price movement, and my recent track record at this port (40% win rate, with high-confidence calls repeatedly wrong) warrants extreme caution. Prices appear to be leading the congestion data lower rather than vice versa.

Triggered By

Congestion score 72 is 1.8σ above same-hour baseline (avg 49)

Trade Idea

Wait for NG futures to stabilize above $7.50 before initiating any long on LNG equity; if congestion holds above 70 for 2+ consecutive polls AND NG stops making new daily lows, consider a small long LNG targeting a 3-5% recovery over 5-7 days. Do not chase FLEX given its anomalous +55% 1d move which likely reflects unrelated corporate event.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

A macro risk-off move or unexpected warm weather forecast revision could extend the NG selloff regardless of port congestion levels, as demand-side sentiment is currently dominating physical supply signals.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

38%
BULLISH

17d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Surge: LNG Export Demand Spike

Sabine Pass congestion has spiked to 98/100 (z=3.1σ), reversing the bearish vessel-drop signal from 47 hours ago and suggesting a sudden surge in LNG carrier activity consistent with strong export demand. This congestion spike is corroborated by Singapore LNG port also running 4.2σ above baseline, pointing to a coordinated global LNG demand pulse rather than a local anomaly. However, LNG equity is down 3.4% on the day and NG futures collapsed 25.9% intraday — suggesting physical market stress or a data dislocation that meaningfully undermines the bullish read.

Triggered By

Congestion score 98 is 3.1σ above same-hour baseline (avg 47)

Trade Idea

Consider a small long in GLNG (which is up 5.6% today and showing relative strength vs LNG equity) if congestion remains above 90 on the next poll cycle, targeting a 1-week hold on the thesis that vessel congestion at Sabine Pass leads physical rate improvements by 5-10 days; keep position sizing modest given poor recent track record and extreme NG intraday volatility.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

The catastrophic 25.9% single-day collapse in NG futures is the dominant override risk — if this reflects a fundamental demand destruction event or storage data shock, no amount of port congestion signal justifies a bullish LNG position.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

35%
BEARISH

19d ago

Sabine Pass Vessel Drop Signals Weak LNG Export Demand

Vessel count at 144 is 1.7σ below the same-hour historical baseline of 164, suggesting reduced LNG export activity at the Western Hemisphere's largest terminal. However, NG futures have already dropped 29.4% in 1d and 17.8% over 20d, indicating the market may have largely priced in demand weakness. My recent track record here is poor (25% win rate on bearish LNG calls), and GLNG's +9.2% 1d move and UNG's +8.3% 1d move create conflicting signals that undercut conviction.

Triggered By

Vessel count 144 is 1.7σ below same-hour baseline (avg 164)

Trade Idea

Short LNG if vessel count remains below 150 in next poll and NG fails to recover above $8.00; target 1-week hold as export weakness typically flows into equity valuations with a 5-7 day lag. Avoid shorting NG directly given extreme 1d move suggests potential short squeeze.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

The extreme single-day moves across NG (-29.4%), GLNG (+9.2%), and UNG (+8.3%) suggest a macro or weather-driven shock is dominating price action, which could completely override port-level supply signals.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

38%
BEARISH

20d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Relief Signals LNG Demand Softness

Congestion at Sabine Pass is 1.8σ below historical baseline at just 18/100, suggesting reduced LNG export throughput pressure and potentially weaker near-term demand pull. NG futures are already down sharply (-18.4% 1d, -25.7% 20d), suggesting the physical weakness is being aggressively priced in, which limits incremental downside but confirms the bearish narrative. The divergence between GLNG (+6% 1d) and FLEX (+75.8% 1d, likely event-driven) vs. the weak NG/LNG price action adds noise that reduces conviction.

Triggered By

Congestion score 18 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 47)

Trade Idea

Short LNG (Cheniere Energy stock) if it fails to hold $241 on the next session open, targeting a 1-2 week hold as weak port throughput reinforces the soft Henry Hub narrative; NG futures already reflect much of the move so LNG equity may be the better risk/reward short.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

Track record here is 25% win rate on LNG bearish calls, and NG has already sold off 25% over 20 days — a mean-reversion bounce or unexpected supply disruption could rapidly invalidate this thesis.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

32%
BEARISH

22d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Relief Persists, LNG Demand Soft

Congestion at Sabine Pass remains 1.8σ below historical baseline at a score of 38, suggesting reduced vessel queuing and softer near-term LNG export demand. LNG equity (LNG) is already down 5.8% on the day and NG futures have collapsed 18.4% intraday, meaning the bearish signal may be substantially priced in already. GLNG and UNG are anomalously diverging higher, creating conflicting signals that reduce conviction.

Triggered By

Congestion score 38 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 58)

Trade Idea

Cautious short LNG on any intraday bounce toward $248-250 resistance, given congestion relief and the existing bearish trend; target 5-7 day hold with modest 2-3% downside target. Avoid chasing the already-extended intraday move given 5.8% single-day drop.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

Recent track record at this port is poor (25% win rate on bearish calls), and the extreme intraday moves in NG (-18.4%) and UNG (+7.1%) suggest possible data anomalies or macro shock that could override port-level fundamentals entirely.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

38%
BEARISH

24d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Relief Signals LNG Demand Softening

Congestion at Sabine Pass has dropped to 19/100, a statistically significant 2.2σ below the same-hour historical average of 53, suggesting reduced LNG export throughput demand. LNG stock is already down 8.2% over 20 days and NG futures fell 12.2% in a single day, indicating prices may be partially pricing this in already. However, the congestion relief signal is a leading physical indicator and could foreshadow further downside in LNG-linked equities if vessel traffic remains depressed.

Triggered By

Congestion score 19 is 2.2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 53)

Trade Idea

Consider a short position in LNG (Cheniere Energy) if congestion score remains below 25 on the next 2 polls; target 1-2 week hold given the physical-to-price lag of 5-10 days. Note GLNG's anomalous +8% 1d move — this divergence may reverse and could be a secondary short candidate.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

My recent win rate at this port is 25% on bearish LNG calls, and significant portions of the downside move in NG and LNG may already be priced in after the sharp 1-day declines — late entry risk is elevated; GLNG's unusual +8% move may reflect a corporate event unrelated to port dynamics that could distort correlated signals.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

34%
WATCH

25d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Persists Amid LNG Price Collapse

Congestion at Sabine Pass remains elevated at 76/100 (z=1.8σ), suggesting sustained LNG export demand at the terminal level — yet LNG stock is down 8.5% in 1d and NG futures are down 7.4%, indicating macro or pricing forces are overwhelming any bullish port signal. The divergence between physical vessel activity and spot/equity prices is notable: GLNG is up 6.1% 1d while LNG is sharply lower, suggesting sector rotation or idiosyncratic factors rather than a clean directional thesis. Given my 25% recent win rate on LNG signals at this port, confidence is deliberately suppressed until price action stabilizes.

Triggered By

Congestion score 76 is 1.8σ above same-hour baseline (avg 54)

Trade Idea

Monitor GLNG as a potential long if congestion holds above 70 for 48h and NG futures stabilize above $9.00; GLNG's positive divergence from LNG equity may signal it is pricing in physical demand more accurately. Target 5-7 day hold. Avoid initiating LNG long until 1d price decline decelerates.

Affected Assets

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

A broad risk-off macro event or surprise LNG demand destruction from Europe/Asia could overwhelm any port-level bullish signal regardless of congestion persistence.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

42%
WATCH

26d ago

Sabine Pass Congestion Spike Amid Sharp LNG Price Drop

Congestion at Sabine Pass is 2.1σ above baseline (score 76), suggesting elevated LNG export activity or vessel queuing — a historically bullish signal for Henry Hub and LNG equities. However, LNG stock is down 9.4% in 1d and 11.8% in 5d, indicating the market is pricing in significant headwinds that may overwhelm any port-level demand signal. GLNG's +6.6% 1d move and UNG's +4.2% diverge from LNG's sharp drop, creating a confusing cross-asset picture that warrants caution before committing.

Triggered By

Congestion score 76 is 2.1σ above same-hour baseline (avg 45)

Trade Idea

Watch GLNG for continuation above $56 — if congestion holds elevated at next poll and NG futures stabilize above $9.00, consider a small long GLNG position targeting a 5-7% move over 1-2 weeks; avoid LNG equity directly given severe recent drawdown until price stabilizes

Affected Assets

GLNG

$50.67

11.46%

closed

LNG

$238.82

0.94%

closed

NG

$3.17

5.53%

UNG

$11.67

4.57%

closed

The 25% recent win rate at this port combined with LNG equity's severe multi-week drawdown suggests macro demand destruction or a supply glut narrative is dominating, which could easily override any port congestion bullish read.

AI-generated signal · Claude Sonnet

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