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 - 25-11-2016
25th November 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices erased the morning’s downward movement in the afternoon with a colder weather forecast for next week offering support at the front of the curve. Meanwhile, Commodities were stable due to the Thanks Giving holidays in the US which resulted in minimal movement further along the curve. In terms of supply, UKCS production continued to improve as an outage was resolved but Norwegian flows were slightly reduced.
Energy Market Analysis - 24-11-2016
24th November 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Winter gas contracts posted minor gains yesterday afternoon with nuclear power issues in France continuing to have an effect on the gas market. The Pound strengthened following yesterday’s Budget announcement and helped to restrict some of the upward movement, although unplanned outages supported prices on the near-curve.
Energy Market Update - Autumn Budget 2016
24th November 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
Carbon Price Support rates, Levy Control Framework and future carbon prices were the key points in yesterday's Budget announcement in regards to the energy sector.
Energy Market Analysis - 23-11-2016
23rd November 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
The Bacton Seal terminal suffered an unplanned outage yesterday which reduced UKCS production, with flows via St Fergus also limited due to maintenance. This resulted in a rebound on the near-curve, while rising oil and coal prices were supportive further out.
Energy Market Analysis - 22-11-2016
22nd November 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas contracts recorded losses on Monday with a milder weather forecast resulting in bearish movement on the near-curve. Improved imports from Norway and mainland Europe resulted in a long gas system which helped the prompt to shed from its price. However, an increase in oil prices restricted some of the downward movement on the far-curve.