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.
Government to fund vehicle-to-grid technology initiative
13th July 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
The UK government is to fund research into vehicle-to-grid technology so electric cars can help meet demand during peak times.
Energy Market Analysis - 13-07-2017
13th July 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices displayed mixed movement on Wednesday as an unplanned outage reduced Norwegian flows into the UK and tightened the system, offering support to the prompt. However, Norwegian supply was expected to rise today and healthy renewable power will reduce CCGT demand, helping the rest of the near-curve move down. Further out, contracts displayed minor losses on the back of a stronger Pound.
Energy Market Analysis - 12-07-2017
12th July 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas contracts shed from their price on Tuesday as the system was long throughout the session due to healthy supply levels. The return of the SEGAL pipeline resulted in higher Norwegian output, with flows through the Langeled pipeline rising to 47mcm. LNG send outs from South Hook also increased and are expected to remain healthy throughout July with two more deliveries expected.
Energy Market Analysis - 11-07-2017
11th July 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices displayed losses on Monday as supply levels were comfortable due to improved Norwegian flows and high LNG send-outs, with a number of deliveries scheduled to dock in the UK and France this week. Coal prices also decreased following strong losses last week, providing additional bearish pressure on the far-curve.
Energy Market Analysis - 10-07-2017
10th July 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Near-curve gas prices moved down on Friday on the back of improved Norwegian flows, as maintenance work was concluded. The system was long throughout the session and the LNG outlook remains healthy with numerous deliveries expected in the UK and France this week. Further out, a falling oil market helped to weigh on contracts, although a weak Pound limited the losses.