Abstract
Overview
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 regulator Ofgem is investigating potential market abuse
Power prices rebounded in April as tighter supply conditions took effect
Northwest European gas prices continued to rise amid oil fears
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