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Energy and stock markets on a rollercoaster ride

The tariff conflict initiated by the US government is causing extreme volatility on the financial and energy markets worldwide this week. Prices are significantly higher than in the previous year and gas-fired power plants played…
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Gas-fired power generation at five-year high

Another “Dunkelflaute” this week has led to the highest demand for power plant gas in at least five years. Cool temperatures are supporting demand for heating gas and geopolitics are causing volatility on the markets.
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Speculation drives up gas prices

Supply fears, global trade tensions and recurring wind lulls have driven gas prices up to EUR 60 per MWh this week. However, the development of trading volumes suggests another reason for the price increase.
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Emissions market causes rally on the gas markets

Prices for CO2 emission allowances have risen by more than 30 percent in the last six weeks. This week, this is driving gas prices to their highest level since March 2023, supported by weather data,…
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Gas consumption in Europe increases by 2% y-o-y

Gas consumption in Europe (EU countries and the UK) will increase by around 2% in 2024 compared to the previous year to a total of around 4000 TWh. Nevertheless, gas consumption was 14% below the…
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Gas demand reaches 10-month high in November

In November, European demand for gas rose to its highest level since January. This had less to do with the short cold spell and more to do with the increased demand for gas in the…
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Gas prices rise due to “Dunkelflaute”, Trump election victory

Trump’s election victory in the USA caused strong price movements on the financial and energy markets on Wednesday. With the “Dunkelflaute”, demand for power plant gas is rising to a new high for the year.…
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Rising gas demand, weak LNG imports, Russia expands LNG exports

The winter season has started with significantly cooler temperatures than last year. LNG imports remain weak and gas storage facilities are less full than in the previous year. Meanwhile, Russia has significantly expanded its LNG…
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Start of the heating season, volatile gas prices

Spot prices on the European gas markets have largely moved sideways so far in September. With the start of the winter season and the heating period on the gas markets, this could change in October…
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Winter outlook

High price volatility on the gas markets can be expected again this winter, with possible scenarios varying widely. Whether the full gas storage facilities will be sufficient in the event of a cold winter depends…
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