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 - 07-01-2016
7th January 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
The UK gas system is 27mcm long this morning and above-average temperatures are expected to return later in the month, helping to weigh on gas contracts across the near-curve. Another strong drop in Brent has also weighed on contracts further along the curve in a bearish opening to the session.
Energy Market Analysis - 06-01-2016
6th January 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved higher yesterday morning on the back of a colder weather forecast for next week which will lead to a rise in demand. However, a fall in oil prices provided downward pressure on the curve, erasing the session’s early gains. The British Pound also strengthened against the Euro which weighed on contracts further.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Exemption Update
6th January 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
The UK government has implemented a number of schemes to encourage businesses to reduce carbon emissions as part of the nation's climate change commitment. These schemes would see additional costs added to a company's energy bill unless action is taken to reduce its carbon footprint.
Energy Market Analysis - 05-01-2016
5th January 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Most gas prices moved down yesterday but the prompt climbed higher on the back of increased industrial demand, colder temperatures and a decrease in Dutch production. Despite early morning gains, Brent corrected downwards in the afternoon which had a bearish effect on contracts further along the curve.
Energy Market Analysis - 04-01-2016
4th January 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Prices initially opened higher in the first trading session following the Christmas holidays as a colder weather forecast offered support to the near-curve. However, temperatures still remain mild for this time of year and supply levels were healthy which helped contracts to come down in the afternoon.