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 price graph - 04-09-2020

Energy Market Analysis – 04-09-2020

4th September 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices increased at the start of the session, following upward movement on stock markets. However, a downturn in oil prices helped to weigh on contracts in the afternoon. Meanwhile, the system was balanced with the help of high wind levels and stable imports.


energy price graph - 03-09-2020

Energy Market Analysis – 03-09-2020

3rd September 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices were pressured down by weakening across the broader energy complex yesterday. Oil, coal and power all traded lower, with only carbon posting a gain. The system was oversupplied throughout the session which helped to weigh on the prompt.


energy price graph - 02-09-2020

Energy Market Analysis – 02-09-2020

2nd September 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices were volatile during Tuesday’s session, opening higher on the back of an undersupplied system, before tracking the carbon market in the afternoon and posting losses. Oil markets were stable, while coal and power eased down


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Hunterston B to close permanently in 2022

2nd September 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

EDF has announced it will close its Hunterston B nuclear power plant for good in 2022 despite approval to operate until 2023.


energy price graph - 01-09-2020

Energy Market Analysis – 01-09-2020

1st September 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

UK markets were closed yesterday due to the bank holiday, while continental markets were also subdued. Oil and carbon markets displayed a loss, while Norwegian flows and LNG send-outs ramped up to balance the system.