EU carbon under pressure as UK auctions resume
The optimism in the EU carbon market seen in 2018 and early 2019 has given way in the face of coal-to-gas fuel switching, the comeback of UK capacity auctions and a continuing weak outlook for gas prices.
2 days ago
German spark spreads improve year on year
Profit margins for German gas-fired power plants improved in 2019 compared with the previous year, while margins for coal-fired plants declined.
5 days ago
China’s coal revival poses challenge for gas
The ongoing trade spat with the US appears to have given the role of coal in China’s power sector renewed momentum as the government prioritises economic growth and energy security.
6 January 2020
Solar surge puts gas in the shade in Vietnam
LNG-to-power projects in Vietnam are facing tough competition from a subsidy-funded solar boom.
12 December 2019
German coal and gas plants see lower profits in November
Profit margins for coal- and gas-fired power generators in Germany came under pressure in November amid declining month-ahead power prices.
5 December 2019
Coal shipments to Europe’s power plants decline
Deliveries of lignite and hard coal to power plants across Europe fell in H1 2019 compared with H1 2018 as renewables and gas displaced coal in the power mix.
29 November 2019
Carbon capture may be too late for coal and gas
The technology may not develop quickly enough to save coal, and it may even be too late for gas.
28 November 2019
Hydrogen: A burning need
European energy companies are coming under increasing pressure to add hydrogen to grids carrying natural gas as part of efforts to decarbonise the gas system.
22 November 2019
US support for renewables may challenge gas
Power generation from solar and wind in the US is growing faster than gas-fired power because of policy support for renewables at state level.
21 November 2019
South Korea and Australia scale up ambition on hydrogen
The two countries are stepping up hydrogen cooperation activities as part of plans to create a fully-fledged hydrogen economy in South Korea.
18 November 2019
Methanol as a marine fuel may support gas demand
The switch to alternative shipping fuels such as methanol could boost gas demand in the short term, but the future of LNG as a shipping fuel looks less certain.
14 November 2019
Japan faces nuclear challenge
Nuclear generation is central to Japan’s emission reduction goals, but setbacks, further delays and potential political shifts could change the country’s plans for nuclear power.
6 November 2019
Offshore wind on the rise
Offshore wind trails behind onshore capacity in countries which lead in wind power generation. However, growth in offshore wind could be huge.
5 November 2019
South Korea eyes Asian super-grid to support energy transition
The country is backing the concept of a giant super-grid through which it would import renewable power from China underpinned by Russian LNG.
1 November 2019
Key trends to watch during the 2019-2020 gas year
Global Gas Analytics lists the key factors it believes will shape gas and LNG fundamentals and prices in the year ahead.
17 October 2019
Russia tightens grip on Europe’s coal market
Lower shipping rates and a relatively weak ruble allowed Russia to strengthen its position as Europe’s main coal supplier in Q2.
11 October 2019
France’s nuclear challenge
Problems affecting French nuclear reactors hit European gas and power prices last month. As France is a major regional electricity exporter, the future of its nuclear output will have an impact on Europe’s power balance.
8 October 2019
Clean hydrogen in China’s sights as interest rises
Momentum behind hydrogen is growing in China as Beijing believes it can complement renewables in power and all-electric vehicles in transport, while helping to decarbonise the economy.
3 October 2019
Low profits for Spanish coal plants may accelerate phase-out
Endesa’s sudden decision to close two of its coal-fired power plants may boost gas in Spain’s power mix and hasten the end of coal-burning.
30 September 2019
Nuclear worries boost UK outlook for gas-to-power
The challenges facing the UK’s nuclear industry mean gas looks well-placed to defend or increase its market share and play a back-up role for renewables over the next decade.
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