Peter Stewart
Chief energy analystPrior to joining Interfax, Peter worked for five years as Principal Consultant at KBC Energy Economics, where he was chief economist and led the group's market analysis team. He is currently involved in econometric research at Surrey University on the subject of oil and gas pricing benchmarks, building on his 20 years of experience with the Price Reporting Agency (PRA) Platts. He worked at Platts for 15 years in a number of different roles, including Director of Markets and Pricing, in which role he was responsible for Platts global assessment processes for all commodities.
Europe faces stock overhang
With the tight winter stock position now reversed, markets are watching how Gazprom will respond.
19 February 2014
Oil prices face pressure in 2014
Oil prices face pressure in 2014 but markets will remain volatile in the year ahead.
24 January 2014
Speculative buying boosts Henry hub
Gas prices at the Henry Hub in Louisiana cleared the $4/MMBtu hurdle in early December.
17 December 2013
EC proposal is Pandora’s box for pricing
A new EC proposal on benchmarks is important – it seeks to regulate oil and gas price assessments widely referenced in physical gas supply contracts.
17 December 2013
Japan braces for a nuke-free winter
As Japan prepares for winter without nuclear power, its LNG procurement strategy is being closely watched.
19 November 2013
UK vulnerable to winter price spikes
With gas stocks still not fully replenished, Europe faces a tight winter. The UK is among the most vulnerable to price spikes.
22 October 2013
Israel's export cap: how will it affect Leviathan?
In an article first published in the August edition of Oxford Energy Forum, Leigh Elston from Natural Gas Daily and Peter Stewart, chief energy analyst of Global Gas Analytics, discuss the impact of Israel's gas export cap on the Leviathan development in the Eastern Mediterranean.
17 September 2013
Shale gas may be double-edged sword for refining
In an article first published in the Oxford Energy Forum, Interfax chief energy analyst Peter Stewart argues shale gas may have a negative impact on the refining sector.
20 August 2013
EU oil pricing probe may impact gas market
EU investigators raided the offices of Shell, BP, Statoil and the pricing agency Platts in May. Peter Stewart examines what the furore over oil pricing means for the gas market.
18 June 2013
EU plan will boost use of LNG in shipping
A tightening of sulphur and nitrous oxide emission limits in marine fuels will trigger vessels to switch from liquid fuels to LNG in the coming years. The EU is trying to speed up the process by developing the marine fuel supply infrastructure.
19 February 2013
In Amenas terrorist attack may slow investment in Algeria
The terrorist attack on Algeria's In Amenas gas facility had limited impact on the gas market, but may have repercussions for badly needed investment in the country's gas sector.
22 January 2013
Interview: CEGH switches to virtual hub
The Vienna-based Central European Gas Hub (CEGH) is set to switch to a Virtual Trading Point in 2013. Global Gas Analytics interviewed CEGH Chief Executive Gottfried Steiner on what the change means for the industry.
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