John Abeln is a dedicated professional with a strong background in economics, energy, and military service. He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Economics and minoring in History. John is also a CFA charterholder, showcasing his commitment to excellence in the finance field. With a diverse work history, John has accumulated valuable experience in various sectors. He spent six years as a Commercial Development Representative for CenterPoint Energy Intrastate Pipelines, where he honed his skills in the energy industry. Following this, he served for three years as a Senior Analyst in natural gas fundamentals at LSEG, further deepening his expertise in financial analysis and energy markets. Prior to his civilian career, John served for four years as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army, demonstrating his dedication to serving his country. Outside of work, John leads an active lifestyle, enjoying activities such as running and maintaining an impressive 1,000+ day Duolingo streak to learn new languages. He also has a passion for the arts, regularly attending the opera. John's musical taste leans towards rock and roll, with Jerry Lee Lewis being his favorite musician.
Posts by John Abeln
Permian Gas Production High Even as East Outflows Dip
Outflows from the Permian Basin were down last week. Nevertheless, production remains very high
Solitude – New Natural Gas Pipeline to Overwhelm the Permian Basin with Outbound Capacity
Over the past couple of years, the Permian has been dominated by one story: natural gas takeaway constraints and negative prices at the Waha Hub. That has changed recently, however, as more pipelines have entered service, and now plans for the Solitude Pipeline System have been unveiled.
Q2 2026 Earnings Calls: Venture Global Updates on LNG Progress
Venture Global reports continued progress in building the CP2 export terminal. It also touted its commercial progress toward FID on two bolt-on projects near existing facilities.
Q2 2026 Earnings Calls: Sempra Discusses LNG Facilities, Increased Texas Electric Demand
Sempra discussed LNG project timelines and Texas electric demand in its 2nd quarter earnings call.
Q2 2026 Earnings Calls: Cheniere Making Progress on LNG Capacity, Dealing with Nitrogen
Cheniere's earnings call on Thursday revealed that they are ahead of schedule in building the expansions at Corpus Christi. The company also described how it is dealing with nitrogen from the Permian Basin at its Corpus Christi facility.