GERI
Global Energy Risk Index
30 / 100
MODERATE1 day -4 · 7 day 1
Daily Geo-Energy Intelligence · Archive issue
EU Gas Storage: GERI 30 | Energy Risk Feb 20 — February 20, 2026
Bottom line. Global Energy Risk Index (GERI) is 30 (MODERATE) on 2026-02-19. 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: 30; 1-day change: -4.
- 20 alerts considered from 2026-02-19.
- 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
€32.90/MWh
+7.76%
Source date: 2026-02-19
VIX
20.23 points
+0.61 points
Source date: 2026-02-19
Brent Crude
$71.94/bbl
+2.32%
Source date: 2026-02-19
EUR/USD
1.1772 USD/EUR
-0.10%
Source date: 2026-02-19
EU Gas Storage
31.50%
-0.50 pp
Source date: 2026-02-19
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: 31.4% (-18.6% deviation) | 5 | 95.0% | Source not recorded |
| Argentine Labor Strike Hits Ports | 5 | 2.8% | MarineLink / Maritime Reporter |
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 downward shift in energy-related risk indices. Key drivers include EU gas storage levels significantly below seasonal norms (-18.6% deviation) and an Argentine labor strike disrupting South American port operations. These factors contribute to heightened supply concerns in energy and logistics sectors. The combination of tightening European gas supply and South American export disruptions is likely sustaining upward pressure on energy prices and volatility.
## BASIC ASSET MOVES
- Brent Crude: +2.32% to 71.94 USD/bbl
- TTF Gas: +7.76% to 32.9 EUR/MWh
- VIX: +0.61 to 20.23
- EUR/USD: -0.10% to 1.1772
- EU Gas Storage: -0.50 percentage points to 31.5%
## GERI DIRECTION
GERI at 30, down 4 points, indicating a slight easing in global energy risk sentiment but still elevated due to ongoing supply constraints and geopolitical factors.
## SHORT WATCHLIST
- Monitor EU gas storage trends for further deviations below seasonal norms; continued declines could drive further price spikes in European gas markets.
- Watch for escalation or resolution in Argentine labor strikes impacting port operations, as this could affect South American commodity flows and global supply chains.
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 +2.32% between recorded quotes; TTF +7.76% between recorded quotes; GERI 34 → 30. 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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