EU gas demand shows signs of recovery
Gas demand across the 28 EU member states recovered in the first half of 2019 after a year-on-year decline in 2018.
2 days ago
Europe’s gas importers brace for winter of uncertainty
Europe has plenty of gas in storage, but a cold spell coupled with disruptions to Russian supplies transiting Ukraine could lead to winter shortages, particularly in southeastern Europe.
3 days ago
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
Europe’s gas markets continue steps towards maturity
Gas markets in Europe are becoming more competitive and resilient to supply shocks, but the vast regional differences will not be easily ironed out.
10 October 2019
EU carbon prices see sell-off on economic woes
EU carbon allowances have traded lower recently, with fears over a global recession and a hard Brexit weighing on prices.
7 October 2019
Gas gains EU power market share in Q2
Lower prices for gas versus coal and higher prices for EU carbon allowances helped gas gain market share in the European power mix over the second quarter of this year.
7 October 2019
Ireland-France power link brings both risks and rewards
The Celtic Interconnector may reduce Ireland’s reliance on gas-fired power, but it will expose the Irish market to periods of supply shortages on the continent.
3 October 2019
RWE carbon pledge confirms power shake-up
The announcement that the company wants to be climate-neutral in 20 years may be dismissed as a gimmick by some, but it signals Europe’s energy transition is well under way.
3 October 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.
27 September 2019
Russian LNG challenges Qatar’s UK dominance in July
Qatar supplied 87% of the LNG that entered the UK in Q2, but competition from Russia ramped up in July.
26 September 2019
Greek coal shutdown requires radical rethink
Greece’s plan to phase out coal-fired power by 2028 will require major changes to the country’s generation mix, ostensibly with more reliance on renewables and gas.
25 September 2019
UK auction signals future boost to offshore wind
With the roll-out of offshore wind projects in the UK beating expectations, gas may face a challenge to its profitability in the long run.
23 September 2019
Major issues still unresolved in Russia-Ukraine transit talks
Despite some progress this week, a lot of work remains to be done if Russia and Ukraine are to agree on a new transit deal before the end of December.
20 September 2019
Netherlands ups imports from Russia and Norway in 2018
The Netherlands increased imports of piped gas from Russia and Norway as production fell at the Groningen field.
19 September 2019
North African pipeline exports to Italy rise
North African piped gas exports to Europe rose by 5% last week, driven by an increase in flows to Italy.
17 September 2019
Ukraine’s storage levels up 25% year on year
Ukraine’s storage levels are around 25% higher than at this time last year, reflecting uncertainties over Russian supplies to Europe.
13 September 2019
North African pipeline exports to Europe down 37% year on year
Exports via the pipelines linking Europe with North Africa dropped on a weekly and annual basis last week.
11 September 2019
ECJ ruling on OPAL is welcome news for Kiev
The European Commission’s decision to allow Gazprom to export more gas on the pipeline has been overruled, giving Ukraine more bargaining power in transit negotiations with Russia.
10 September 2019
Engie becomes latest target in market abuse clampdown
The trading arm of the French energy firm has become the latest to be fined over alleged gas market manipulation as European regulators step up their efforts to combat price rigging.
5 September 2019
Africa-Europe pipeline flows up in Week 35
Exports of piped gas from North Africa to Spain and Italy rose on a weekly basis last week but remain far below the levels recorded this time last year.
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