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 - 03-04-2013
3rd April 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Good wind and solar energy production in Germany saw spot prices ease and at one point last night peak hour prices were below overnight power prices, the French market however still remains tight.
Energy Market Analysis - 02-04-2013
2nd April 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
There was a slight rise in spot prices with a higher demand from the US but continued Eurozone concerns meant the price didn't increase further. Continue reading for a more in-depth look at today's market prices.
Energy Market Analysis - 28-03-2013
28th March 2013 | Posted by: James Turner | Market Analysis
There has been little change in spot prices which remain tight as European nuclear power is in short supply, not helped by maintenance being started on the Tihange-1 in Belgium on Saturday, a drop in thermal generation in Germany and low wind production. How did the energy markets close? Day-Ahead gas saw a drop of 8.25ppt and closed at 90.5ppt while concerns over the supply were helped by impro…
Energy Market Analysis - 27-03-13
27th March 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Spot prices remain tight as consumption is nearly at a record high for this period of the year due to the cold weather and the production of renewable energy in Germany is set to weaken over the weekend.
Energy Market Analysis - 26-03-2013
26th March 2013 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
There was a plunge in equity markets and in particular banking, while the EUR/USD conversion fell to a new 4-month low at 1.2830. Due to the colder weather and interconnector outages there has been an increased call on thermal assets and gas prices remained firm which helped support spot prices in France yesterday.