Energy Market Update – 13 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 13 June 2025

Energy markets continued to strengthen, with UK gas and power prices driven higher by supply constraints and nuclear outages, while oil, coal and carbon contracts firmed on Middle East tensions.

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Energy Market Update – 12 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 12 June 2025

Gas prices rose on heatwave-linked demand risks and French nuclear uncertainty, power held amid lower wind and Civaux-2 repairs, while oil, coal and carbon firmed.

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Energy Market Update – 11 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 11 June 2025

Gas prices stabilised after Tuesday’s bearish demand and ample LNG flows, power costs rose amid mild, windy weather and nuclear funding, while oil, coal and carbon eased on profit-taking.

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Energy Market Update – 10 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 10 June 2025

Gas and power prices slipped as balanced supply and rising EU storage eased tightness, while oil and coal edged higher on US–China trade optimism and sustained LNG arrivals.

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Energy Market Update – 09 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 09 June 2025

Markets eased slightly across the board, with downward pressure from lower demand forecasts and healthy supply fundamentals counteracting the impact of Norwegian maintenance and LNG supply tightness.

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Energy Market Update – 06 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 06 June 2025

Markets posted modest gains yesterday with gas contracts leading, primarily driven by continued supply constraints from Norway and forecast reductions in wind output over the coming fortnight.

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Energy Market Update – 05 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 05 June 2025

Energy markets traded largely flat on Wednesday, with initial gains reversed later in the day amid developments in Russian gas transit and growing geopolitical uncertainty. Weaker flows from Norway and lower renewable forecasts supported early prices, but relief around Eastern European supply capped upside.

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Energy Market Update – 04 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 04 June 2025

UK gas and power prices rose again as Norwegian supply constraints and weak UK gas storage levels continued to drive bullish sentiment. Carbon market gains and steady oil prices added to the upside pressure.

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Energy Market Update – 03 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 03 June 2025

Energy markets rose on Monday, led by gains in natural gas and supported by tighter supply conditions and renewed geopolitical risks. Power prices moved in parallel, while oil and carbon also edged higher.

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Energy Market Update – 02 June 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 02 June 2025

Energy prices opened the week on a cautious footing following a sharp Friday sell-off, led by renewed US tariff threats and global recessionary concerns. Markets saw slight rebounds on the backend of gas and power contracts, but the overall tone remains bearish.

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Energy Market Update – 30 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 30 May 2025

Energy prices fell sharply across European markets on Thursday, as increased Norwegian pipeline flows and a mild, windy forecast weighed on sentiment. Legal volatility surrounding U.S. tariffs added to wider uncertainty.

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Energy Market Update – 29 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 29 May 2025

Energy markets held broadly steady on Wednesday, with sideways trading reflecting stable sentiment despite legal and geopolitical uncertainties. Norwegian gas flows and variable renewable output added short-term volatility, while fund positioning helped support prices amid thin liquidity.

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Energy Market Update – 28 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 28 May 2025

Energy markets were mixed on Tuesday, with gas and power prices diverging slightly due to Norwegian supply issues and shifting renewable forecasts, while macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical developments continued to weigh on sentiment.

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Energy Market Update – 27 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 27 May 2025

Energy markets opened the week on a firmer note, supported by ongoing Norwegian supply issues and easing trade tensions between the US and EU. Gas prices rose due to continued outages at Troll, while power markets diverged with falling UK spot prices and firmer seasonal contracts.

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Energy Market Update – 23 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 23 May 2025

European energy markets edged slightly lower on Thursday as Norwegian gas flows recovered and LNG send-out remained stable. Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, including EU discussions on further Russian sanctions, these factors failed to generate substantial risk premiums.

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Energy Market Update – 22 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 22 May 2025

European energy markets retreated slightly following recent gains, with gas and power prices easing amid improved Norwegian flows and the unwinding of geopolitical concerns.

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Energy Market Update – 21 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 21 May 2025

European energy markets rallied on Tuesday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and tightening supply, particularly affecting gas flows from Norway. Prices surged across gas and power contracts, supported by bullish carbon and coal markets.

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Energy Market Update – 20 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 20 May 2025

European energy markets opened the week with limited movement, as geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions continue to create uncertainty. Key attention remains on faltering Ukraine-Russia peace efforts and upcoming Norwegian maintenance outages.

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Energy Market Update – 19 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 19 May 2025

Gas and power prices ended last week with slight declines, amid muted market activity and geopolitical uncertainty. Talks between Russia and Ukraine yielded little progress, and energy traders are now watching today’s high-level trilateral call for signs of a breakthrough.

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Energy Market Update – 16 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 16 May 2025

Energy markets moved sideways on Thursday, with limited price action as geopolitical uncertainty overshadowed fundamentals. President Putin’s absence from Ukraine peace talks stalled recent optimism, while Trump’s remarks further dampened hopes of imminent progress.

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