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 - 31-05-2018
31st May 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Another outage in Norway tightened the UK gas system yesterday and the LNG outlook remains weak due to a rise in Asian prices, resulting in a rise in gas prices on the near-curve. Oil prices also climbed higher in the afternoon which helped to support contracts further out, with a weaker Pound also a factor.
UK announces new energy usage goals
30th May 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
Through the use of new technology and innovative construction practices, Theresa May aims to at least halve the emissions of new buildings by 2030.
Energy Market Analysis - 30-05-2018
30th May 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved higher yesterday as renewable power was expected to decrease even further today, leading to a rise in CCGT demand. Warm weather kept residential demand below the seasonal norm and Norwegian outages were resolved, capping the gains somewhat. Further out, any upward movement was restricted by a bearish oil market.
Energy Market Analysis - 29-05-2018
29th May 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
UK energy markets were closed yesterday due to the Bank Holiday weekend but the oil market displayed strong losses, while coal and carbon continued to strengthen. Friday’s session saw contracts across the curve close at a discount, with a healthy supply/ demand outlook the main market driver at the front of the curve.
Energy Market Analysis - 25-05-2018
25th May 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Prompt gas prices decreased on Thursday following a bullish opening, with Norwegian flows expected to improve today and demand levels set to remain below the seasonal norm. Prices further along the curve also moved down with direction coming from weaker Brent.