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 - 21-06-2018
21st June 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved down on Wednesday as coal contracts weakened and improved renewable power reduced reliance on gas-fired generation. Outages continued to restrict Norwegian flows into the UK but the system remained oversupplied due to low demand and a halt in exports.
Energy Market Analysis - 20-06-2018
20th June 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Following a bullish start, gas prices eased down as the session progressed with a long system and weakening fuel markets weighing on the curve. The IUK pipeline will remain closed until later in the month, halting exports and maintenance in the UKCS has also concluded, increasing available capacity. Meanwhile, the Pound strengthened against the Euro, further weighing on some contracts.
Energy Market Analysis - 19-06-2018
19th June 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices increased across the near curve on Monday with support provided by unplanned outages and weak renewable power which will lift CCGT demand later in the week. The trend was also bullish further along the curve as coal, carbon and oil markets moved higher.
Energy Market Analysis - 18-06-2018
18th June 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved down Friday afternoon on the back of a sharp drop in Brent as China could impose duties on American oil. EUA prices also fell to their lowest levels since May following this news. Weaker fuel markets offset the effects of a limited supply, with low demand levels also contributing to the bearish sentiment.
Energy Market Analysis - 15-06-2018
15th June 2018 | Posted by: Stephen Berrey | Market Analysis
UK Gas closed down yesterday, after trading higher until late afternoon. The cause of this was mainly due to late weakness in oil and coal, driven by large EUR/USD moves.