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Natural gas equities, including major players like EQT and Cheniere Energy, showed a 3–5% uptick in the past five trading sessions as traders priced in colder weather forecasts. Seasonality factors have historically moved market sentiment in late Q3, enhancing short-term investment opportunities. After these projects are completed, Vistra will have invested nearly $2 billion to add approximately 3,100 MW of new generation capacity in Texas since 2020, it says. Liquefaction plants are typically located near ports so the LNG can be easily loaded onto specialized tankers. As of 2025, there are more than 700 LNG carriers plying the world’s oceans; they have to keep the liquid at very low temperatures, under very high pressure, or both. To do this, vessels are equipped with heavy insulation and temperature-controlled tanks, which often give them a distinctive look with multiple domes rising above the deck (see video). Current weather models project a colder-than-average winter for the U.S. Midwest, which could accelerate price movements and benefit investors holding long positions in natural gas assets.