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 - 16-03-2017
16th March 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices displayed gains across the curve yesterday as a slight drop in temperatures has resulted in a higher demand outlook, with weaker Norwegian flows also a supportive factor. Further out, contracts were largely dictated by increases on the oil market.
DCP161 - Excess Capacity Penalties
15th March 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
From 1st April 2018, there is a change to the DCUSA (Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement) that will introduce penalties for users who exceed their authorised supply capacity (ASC).
Energy Market Analysis - 15-03-2017
15th March 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
The South Hook LNG terminal suffered an unplanned outage yesterday morning and Norwegian flows via the Langeled pipeline also dropped, tightening the UK gas system. However, the outage was quickly resolved and LNG send-outs improved throughout the session, resulting in oversupply and a rise in exports to Belgium. Prices were generally stable with a weakening Pound offering some support but falling coal and oil limited any gains on the far-curve.
Energy Market Analysis - 14-03-2017
14th March 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Long gas systems across Europe and a weak demand outlook resulted in further downward movement on Monday; the UK gas system in particular was oversupplied by 50mcm. LNG send-outs remained high which pressured down the prompt and the losses filtered through to the rest of the curve, with coal and oil markets providing little support.
Energy Market Analysis - 13-03-2017
13th March 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices stabilised on Friday following strong losses in the previous session as fundamentals were largely unchanged. A further drop in the Pound offered some support to the market but weakening oil continued to pressure down prices on the far-curve.