Abstract
Introduction
The growing role of wholesale traded energy markets across Europe creates a
greater need for players throughout the value chain to be aware of the latest
market movements and developments. From the wellhead or power station gate to
the end-user, volatility in the spot and forward price of power and gas is
creating an increasingly challenging environment for all market participants.
Scope of this research
- An examination of the wholesale gas price trends in Europe' s three key
markets - the UK NBP, the Zeebrugge Hub and the Dutch TTF.
- An assessment of traded power prices in the UK, Belgian, Dutch, German and
French wholesale power markets.
- Insight and analysis into the impact of wholesale markets on the wholesale
/ retail price interface.
Research and analysis highlights
Q1 sees prices fall further as gas demand contraction takes immediate effect
on the far end of the curve
Price spreads are a fundamental tool in assessing market sentiment in addition
to supply and demand factors
Datamonitor' s gas price outlook is bearish with the effects of demand
contraction going out to 2013
Key reasons to purchase this research
- Establish the current level of wholesale and retail energy prices and the
fundamental drivers behind movements in the traded value of gas and power.
- Understand how wholesale pricing impacts different facets of the value
chain, identifying the potential to limit risk through hedging strategies.
- Forecast future developments in the traded price of gas and power in order
to successfully take advantage of arbitrage opportunities.
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