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 - 1-10-2013
1st October 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Spot prices increased yesterday on the back of reduced wind production while thermal availability also dropped. Nuclear availability improved somewhat but remains at a record low level for this time of year and in addition 2GW of coal capacities went offline.
Energy Market Analysis - 30-09-2013
30th September 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Wind generation has improved over the weekend and solar production is also at high levels, renewable generation in general was much higher than anticipated on Friday.
Energy Market Analysis - 27-09-2013
27th September 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Spot prices moved down slightly yesterday but remained over £51/MWh as 4 nuclear reactors have had their return dates pushed back and a number of coal-fired plants also suffered outages.
Energy Market Analysis - 26-09-2013
26th September 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Spot prices went higher yesterday as supply is limited despite little change in consumption levels; low wind availability is thought to be the main factor for this.
Energy Market Analysis - 25-09-2013
25th September 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Spot prices rose yesterday following a drop in wind production which should remain low for the next few days. It is unlikely we will see much change in prices until next week as there are no obvious factors that could drive prices in either direction.