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 – 28-08-2018
28th August 2018 | Posted by: Lawrence Carson | Market Analysis
Gas Power Market Close Market Close Trading activity on the European gas markets was weak yesterday due to the UK market being closed. The bullish price trend continued as confirmed by trades on the continent. Increases on gas, carbon and coal markets boosted power prices again. Decreases in nuclear power availability, along with a lack of wind power also meant higher power margins. Marke…
Energy Market Analysis – 24-08-2018
24th August 2018 | Posted by: Lawrence Carson | Market Analysis
Gas prices have increased across the curve due significant moves on the carbon market. In addition flows from Norway have also decreased due to planned maintenance which has provided additional support to the front of the curve.
Energy Market Analysis - 23-08-2018
23rd August 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices climbed higher yesterday with Norwegian supply constraints continuing to offer support to contracts at the front of the curve. Maintenance at Kollsnes was initially expected to cut flows by 32.5mcm but this was been revised to 35.5mcm and will last until the 2nd of September. Meanwhile, bullish carbon and oil markets helped far-curve prices to increase.
Balancing Mechanism receives first supply
22nd August 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
The National Grid’s Balancing Mechanism (BM) has received its first supply from a 10MW battery storage site. The successful transmission of energy into the BM is expected to provide a major boost to the UK’s renewable and battery storage industry.
Energy Market Analysis - 22-08-2018
22nd August 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices increased across the curve on Tuesday with direction provided by lower supply and stronger commodities. Ongoing maintenance in Norway limited flows into the UK, contributing to a short system, while bullish oil and carbon markets supported the far-curve.