GERI
Global Energy Risk Index
31 / 100
MODERATE1 day 3 · 7 day 9
Daily Geo-Energy Intelligence · Archive issue
EU Gas Storage: GERI 31 | Energy Risk Feb 18 — February 18, 2026
Bottom line. Global Energy Risk Index (GERI) is 31 (MODERATE) on 2026-02-17. The brief covers 20 detected alerts; market observations and headlines describe different parts of energy risk.
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01 / Briefing
Key takeaways
- GERI: 31; 1-day change: 3.
- 20 alerts considered from 2026-02-17.
- Public intelligence is delayed by 24 hours; 5 market series are available.
02 / Indices
Three lenses on energy risk
GERI is public with a 24-hour delay. Regional index values are account-only; methodology stays open.
EERI
European Energy Risk Index
Locked index valueUnlock with free accountEGSI-M
Europe Gas Stress Index — Market/Transmission
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What markets priced
Daily snapshots with source dates. TTF is quoted in €/MWh; closed-market labels are shown as supplied.
TTF Gas
€32.36/MWh
+4.39%
Source date: 2026-02-17
VIX
20.29 points
-0.91 points
Source date: 2026-02-17
Brent Crude
$67.42/bbl
-1.79%
Source date: 2026-02-17
EUR/USD
1.1854 USD/EUR
+0.02%
Source date: 2026-02-17
EU Gas Storage
32.50%
-0.50 pp
Source date: 2026-02-17
04 / Event watch
Top risk events
Severity indicates potential impact; confidence indicates certainty in the signal.
| Event / region / detected | Severity | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Gas Storage Below Seasonal Norm: 32.5% (-17.5% deviation) | 5 | 95.0% | Source not recorded |
| Envoy Filatov calls Ireland’s comment on alleged Russian threat dangerous illusion | 5 | 3.8% | TASS World News |
05 / Analysis
Executive intelligence brief
Automated algorithm-generated analysis based on the stored signals. It is not presented as human-reviewed.
1. Executive risk snapshot
## EXECUTIVE RISK SNAPSHOT
Global risk tone remains moderate with a slight uptick in geopolitical tensions and energy supply concerns. Key drivers include EU gas storage levels significantly below seasonal norms (-17.5% deviation) and heightened rhetoric from Russia regarding alleged threats to Ireland. Energy market volatility is reflected in rising TTF gas prices despite a dip in Brent crude. The persistent EU gas deficit amid winter recovery phases suggests continued upward pressure on European gas prices, potentially exacerbating inflation risks in the region.
## BASIC ASSET MOVES
- Brent Crude: $67.42 (-1.79%)
- TTF Gas: €32.36 (+4.39%)
- VIX: 20.29 (-0.91)
- EUR/USD: 1.1854 (+0.02%)
- EU Gas Storage: 32.5% (-0.50%)
## GERI DIRECTION
Current GERI: 31, up +3 points.
Interpretation: Moderate increase in global energy risk sentiment, driven by supply concerns and geopolitical tensions, signaling cautious market positioning.
## SHORT WATCHLIST
- Monitor EU gas storage trends for further deviations below seasonal norms, which could intensify gas price volatility.
- Watch for escalation or de-escalation in Russia-Europe geopolitical rhetoric impacting energy supply risk premiums.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
06 / Calibration
Yesterday’s call vs. what happened
Yesterday’s call vs. what happened
Yesterday’s call vs. recorded observations (retrospective)
Scenario: No numeric scenario call was stored · Probability:
Observed outcome: BRENT -1.55% between recorded quotes; TTF +4.39% between recorded quotes; GERI 28 → 31. These observations do not establish whether the scenario occurred or predictive skill.
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08 / Method
Evidence, method and limits
Currently monitored sources: 41 (directory snapshot; historical issue coverage was not recorded).
The digest is produced by an automated algorithm that processes stored risk indicators, market observations and event signals. The public version is delayed 24 hours; no human review is claimed here.
GERI methodology: Global Energy Risk Index. Related methods: European Energy Risk Index (EERI) and Europe Gas Stress Index – Market (EGSI-M).
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