Apollo Energy publishes a daily energy market analysis, focusing on the gas, power and oil markets including a commentary on how the markets close and open. Our analysis provides insight on how the markets are performing and also considers various factors which could dictate price changes in the future.
The analysis also contains a graph which tracks the one-year forward price of both gas and electricity as well as changes to Brent crude oil.
Energy Market Analysis – 07-11-2018
7th November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices stabilised during Tuesday’s session with no major shifts in fundamentals and commodity markets moving in different directions. Coal and oil markets moved down while carbon displayed a rebound, with healthy wind levels and mild weather helping to weigh on the prompt.
Energy Market Analysis – 06-11-2018
6th November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
A mild weather outlook helped to weigh on near-curve gas prices on Monday, with a significant downward correction in coal prices pressuring down the far-curve. Oil prices moved slightly higher as sanctions on Iran came into effect but this failed to provide much resistance.
Energy Market Analysis – 05-11-2018
5th November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved higher on Friday despite a milder weather outlook for this week as well as strong LNG send-outs across Europe. Rather than take direction from comfortable fundamentals, gas prices were instead dictated by a stronger coal market and profit taking by traders.
Energy Market Analysis – 02-11-2018
2nd November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Coal and oil recorded strong losses yesterday which heavily weighed on the gas curve. A potential oil glut led to a significant decrease in the price of Brent crude, while further bearish pressure was provided by weaker carbon and power contracts. A short system had little bearing on the curve as the overall supply picture is healthy.
Energy Market Analysis – 01-11-2018
1st November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Most gas contracts shed from their price yesterday afternoon as Brent corrected down and coal stabilised. The system was long throughout the session as a rise in temperatures reduced heating demand and overall flows were comfortable.