Energy Market Analysis - 11-10-2017
11th October 2017 | Posted by: Stephen Berrey | Market Analysis
A rise in temperature forecasts for the remainder of October effected European gas prices on Tuesday. Short - term maturities posted the biggest losses and shrugged off an ongoing cut in Norwegian gas supply due to planned maintenance work. The UK system was heavily oversupplied throughout the session, leading to a plunge in NBP day-ahead prices.
Energy Market Analysis - 10-10-2017
10th October 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices on the near-curve moved higher ahead of scheduled maintenance work in Europe which will reduce flows into the UK. French nuclear supply also remains a factor as safety checks will limit available capacity, resulting in increased gas-fired generation. A rise in LNG prices also contributed to the gains, while there was little change on oil and coal markets.
Energy Market Analysis - 09-10-2017
9th October 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
The ongoing outage at the Corrib gas field in Ireland continued to increase UK exports, providing support to the near-curve despite an oversupplied system. Planned maintenance in Norway is also scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday, adding to the bullish sentiment. Further out, a weakening Pound was offset by a drop in coal prices, resulting in some losses.
Energy Market Analysis - 06-10-2017
6th October 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Planned outages in Norway will restrict imports between the 10-12th of October, while unplanned outages affected Heimdal and Entry Segal, helping to lift prices on Thursday. Oil prices also recorded further gains which supported the far-curve, while the Pound continued to weaken against the Euro.
Energy Market Analysis - 05-10-2017
5th October 2017 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas contracts stabilised on Wednesday as improved Norwegian flows offset the effects of a higher demand forecast, while storage withdrawals at Rough also resumed ahead of schedule. However, the back of the curve found support from a strong rise in coal prices due to worker strikes in Australia.