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Energy Market Update - 13 January 2026

UK and European gas and power markets strengthened sharply on Monday, driven by weather forecasts indicating a return to below-seasonal temperatures and reduced Norwegian flows due to scheduled maintenance

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Energy Market Update - 12 January 2026

European gas and power markets firmed through the curve on Friday, with weather forecasts and geopolitical uncertainty driving sentiment as temperatures are expected to shift from mild conditions to below-seasonal levels next week.

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Energy Market Update - 09 January 2026

Gas and power opened steady. Early gains were checked by guidance for milder weather next week and a return towards normal wind output, while Norwegian flows recovered after brief maintenance.

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Energy Market Update - 08 January 2026

Gas and power firmed as storage draws stayed heavy and colder risks persisted. Supplies were steady, but weather uncertainty and policy noise kept a bid under the near curve.

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Energy Market Update - 07 January 2026

Gas and power were mixed. Prompt power eased on higher evening wind, while near-curve gas ticked up on cooler weather and a brief Norwegian hiccup. Supply remains comfortable with storage near sixty per cent and strong pipeline and LNG availability.

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Energy Market Update - 05 January 2026

Gas and power opened softer after early gains, as cold weather and lower wind lifted demand but strong Norwegian flows and higher UK LNG send out kept the system comfortable.

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Energy Market Update - 02 January 2026

Cold expected to extend beyond week 1 lifted gas and power into the year end. Moves were modest but broad based, with curves supported by firm carbon and thin liquidity.

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Energy Market Update - 30 December 2025

Prices firmed as colder revisions and thin wind tightened the prompt, while curves moved within range. Storage cushions remain comfortable and Norwegian flows are steady. LNG schedules add support.

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Energy Market Update - 29 December 2025

Prices firmed in thin trade as colder forecasts, low wind and geopolitical noise lifted near-curve gas and power. Moves were modest and the broader range held.

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Energy Market Update - 24 December 2025

Prices edged up as lower wind and firm carbon met steady Norwegian flows. Storage remains a cushion. LNG arrivals are dense. Liquidity is thin into the holidays and ranges held.

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Energy Market Update - 23 December 2025

Markets eased as milder UK conditions and stronger wind offset a colder continental outlook. Peace headlines trimmed risk. Supply stayed comfortable and carbon firmed, keeping curves broadly range bound.

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Energy Market Update - 22 December 2025

Markets firmed into Friday and opened steady this morning as cooler late December forecasts and small Norwegian flow dips met healthy LNG arrivals and a solid storage cushion.

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Energy Market Update - 19 December 2025

Energy markets were steady to firmer into early trade, with prices holding a tight range as solid supply offset seasonal demand risks. Storage is lower than last year yet remains a clear cushion, and LNG schedules into North West Europe look busy. Carbon stays elevated into year end, adding a soft floor to forward power.

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Energy Market Update - 18 December 2025

Markets held a tight range. Cooler late December forecasts and firmer carbon added a mild premium, while strong Norwegian flows and steady LNG kept gas and power balances comfortable.

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Energy Market Update - 17 December 2025

Gas and power were steady to slightly firmer early today. Warm, windy near term caps demand, while peace talk headlines and stable Norwegian and LNG flows keep the market range bound.

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Energy Market Update - 16 December 2025

Prices firmed early on carbon strength and tighter prompt fundamentals before easing on afternoon peace talk headlines. Supply remains comfortable, with robust Norwegian flows and strong LNG cover keeping moves contained.

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Energy Market Update - 15 December 2025

Prices were steady to slightly firmer into the weekend on weaker wind and cooler late December signals. This morning shows mixed moves as gas softens while power edges up.

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Energy Market Update - 12 December 2025

Markets firmed as carbon rallied and cooler, lower wind conditions lifted gas and power. Storage and Norwegian flows remain supportive, while Ukraine headlines curbed optimism.

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