James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 23 July 2025

Gas and power markets remained broadly steady, with gas prices consolidating around recent lows and power pricing supported by low renewables output. Carbon, coal, and oil markets saw marginal changes, with sentiment remaining cautious.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 22 July 2025

Gas and power markets both edged lower yesterday, with easing temperatures reducing demand and an increase in Norwegian flows improving supply security. Carbon, oil, and coal prices also drifted marginally lower.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 21 July 2025

Energy markets eased as gas prices fell following the resolution of Norwegian supply issues. Power prices mirrored this movement, with ongoing reliance on gas-fired generation. Oil, carbon, and coal also retreated slightly.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 18 July 2025

Energy markets firmed slightly on Thursday as prompt gas and power prices moved higher, buoyed by ongoing Norwegian supply outages and a rebound in UK gas imports. LNG sendout eased, but storage injections remained subdued.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 17 July 2025

Gas prices edged higher after major unplanned outages in Norway curtailed flows, while UK power rose on lower renewables and stronger carbon. Oil and coal prices weakened slightly; carbon diverged.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 16 July 2025

Gas and power prices showed mixed movements, with mild weather, stable supply, and improved LNG send-out softening gas prices, while rising demand and falling solar output supported short-term power values.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 15 July 2025

Gas and power prices softened slightly amid bearish sentiment, driven by mild demand and stable supply, while geopolitical tensions surrounding new US tariff threats kept oil and coal markets volatile.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 14 July 2025

Gas prices rose modestly amid warmer-than-average weather and tighter LNG supply, while UK power prices gained on stronger gas-for-power demand. Oil and coal prices climbed; carbon was mixed.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 11 July 2025

Energy prices remained broadly stable yesterday, with modest gains in gas and power driven by hotter weather forecasts and steady demand. Crude oil and coal prices advanced, while carbon markets eased.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 10 July 2025

Energy prices continued to rise on Wednesday, led by stronger demand signals from expected heatwaves and tightening LNG schedules, while oil and coal gained amid ongoing global trade tensions.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 09 July 2025

Gas and power prices moved higher yesterday, supported by stronger demand expectations and minor supply disruptions, while coal and oil extended their recent gains amid ongoing trade uncertainty.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 08 July 2025

Energy prices edged slightly higher across gas and power markets, with geopolitical tensions surrounding US tariffs and weather-driven demand shifts continuing to shape market sentiment.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 07 July 2025

Gas and power markets traded slightly lower yesterday as strong supply fundamentals and milder weather forecasts pressured prices. Gas prices dipped across the curve, while power prices saw limited movement despite continued volatility in renewables and ongoing nuclear constraints.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 04 July 2025

Energy markets showed mild upward movement across the board, driven by tightening balances from a drop in injections into European gas storage, strong LNG activity, and near-term weather forecasts indicating potential heat-driven demand increases.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 03 July 2025

Gas and power markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, with prompt natural gas prices slipping amid strong supply conditions, while power prices held firm due to low renewable generation and sustained cooling demand.

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Energy Market Update – 02 July 2025

Energy prices moved higher yesterday, with gas and power contracts rising across the curve. This was driven by tight fundamentals, including weak renewable output and ongoing heat across Europe.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 01 July 2025

Markets showed little clear direction yesterday as natural gas traded sideways amid limited geopolitical tensions and healthy supply, while power prices edged up slightly, supported by low wind output and persistent high temperatures across Europe.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 30 June 2025

Energy markets remained broadly bearish at the end of last week, with natural gas and power contracts easing further amid weakening geopolitical tensions, healthy supply fundamentals, and limited demand pressure. A slight drop in wind generation led to some marginal upside in gas-for-power demand, but this was not sufficient to reverse the overall trend.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 27 June 2025

Energy prices declined across the board, driven by de-escalation in the Middle East and robust EU storage activity. Softer gas prices led the movement, pulling down power contracts, while carbon and oil markets showed mixed trends.

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James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update – 26 June 2025

Energy markets softened across the board, with natural gas and power contracts falling further amid sustained geopolitical calm and improving supply fundamentals. Oil and carbon prices also weakened.

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