Energy Market Analysis - 16-05-2016
16th May 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
The majority of gas contracts displayed a loss on Friday despite a late rally by Brent which ended the session at a strong premium. The UK gas system was long throughout the session due to improved Norwegian flows and increased LNG outlook; weighing on near-curve contracts. Warmer temperatures are also expected to return to the UK before the end of the month which provided further bearish pressure.
Energy Market Analysis - 13-05-2016
13th May 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved down yesterday afternoon as Norwegian flows into the UK recovered following a weak opening which supported near-curve contracts early in the session. Higher exports to Belgium also contributed to an undersupplied gas system but an improvement in supply levels helped it move closer to balance before the end of the session. Meanwhile, a drop in oil prices helped to weigh on prices further along the curve, erasing the morning’s gains.
Energy Market Analysis - 12-05-2016
12th May 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Outages at Norwegian and UKCS gas fields limited supply levels in the UK yesterday which provided support across the near curve on Wednesday. Norwegian flows fell by 15% despite the return of the Nyhamna processing plant, while UKCS flows via the Bacton terminal decreased due to maintenance. An increase in exports to Belgium also lifted demand levels above the seasonal norm despite warm weather reducing residential consumption. Meanwhile, prices further along the curve were dictated by stronger oil contracts following the release of the latest EIA report.
Energy Market Analysis - 11-05-2016
11th May 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Near-curve gas contracts posted losses on Tuesday as the UK gas system was oversupplied throughout the session, however, rising oil prices limited downward movement on the far-curve. Norwegian flows via the Langeled pipeline increased as a number of outages were resolved, although capacity at the Nyhamna processing plant is still restricted. LNG send-outs also ramped up which further weighed on prompt contracts with the help of an upward revision in temperatures for next week.
Energy Market Analysis - 10-05-2016
10th May 2016 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices initially opened higher on Monday morning but a drop in oil prices helped contracts close at a discount. Unplanned outages at Norwegian facilities limited flows into the UK but warm weather reduced demand levels; helping the UK gas system remain close to balance. The morning's bullish movement was largely a result of a cooler weather forecast for the weekend and next week, with supply constraints also offering support.