The startup and shutdown of Freeport has in the past had a major impact on gas prices in the U.S. and Europe.
Gas futures at the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), the European benchmark, were up about 5%, while prices at the U.S. Henry Hub benchmark in Louisiana were down about 1% in their first decline in five trading sessions.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing by Sharon Singleton and Kevin Liffey)