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
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.
Highlights
UK wholesale gas and power markets relaxed during October European baseload
power prices firmed across the board during Q4 European gas prices were
affected by seasonal pressures in Q4
Reasons to Purchase
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.