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. 

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National Grid launches ‘Distributed Resource Desk’

25th January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

A ‘Distributed Resource Desk’ has been launched by the National Grid which would allow the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to handle requests from smaller suppliers much quicker.


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Energy Market Analysis – 25-01-2019

25th January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices were pressured down by a long system and a weaker demand forecast, with milder weather expected over the weekend and next week. Another LNG delivery is also scheduled to dock in the UK even though storage is close to capacity.


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Energy Market Analysis – 24-01-2019

24th January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Near-curve gas prices ticked higher on Wednesday as the system fell short due colder weather which increased residential demand, while weak renewables also lifted CCGT demand. Further out, any gains were capped by a drop in oil and carbon.


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Energy Market Analysis – 23-01-2019

23rd January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

UK gas prices displayed minor losses yesterday afternoon with help from a stronger Pound and an oversupplied system. Stronger power contracts limited any downward movement on the near-curve, while bullish coal and carbon offered resistance further out.


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Energy Market Analysis – 22-01-2019

22nd January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices recorded strong losses yesterday as milder weather was forecast towards the end of the month, while LNG send-outs are healthy. Coal, power and carbon markets also eased down, further weighing on prices.