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Is the South Central United States Prepared for Another Uri?
CEII brief
Natural Gas Intelligence reported on 21 Oct 2026: Is the South Central United States Prepared for Another Uri?.
Read the full story on Natural Gas IntelligenceEl Niño is gathering strength and casting a bearish pall over winter 2026/27, but tight supply and soaring demand in the South Central United States could still ignite price fireworks if extreme cold hits the region.
Context from CEII
Exchange rates and the cost of capital shape every energy project, especially in emerging markets where equipment is priced in dollars.
₦1,332.68 per US dollar, reference rate todayCountries in this story
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