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Daily: German spot power prices fell on increased wind power supply
Brent crude reduced for a fourth straight session on Tuesday but stayed above $100 a barrel after declining below that level on the previous day for the first time in 16 months, with prices encouraged by hopes of output halts by OPEC.
read more... 09/09/2014
Germany: new website launched by EEX for transparent trading data
German energy exchange EEX declared on Tuesday it has launched a new website indicating energy output, storage and consumption data, with the aim to improve transparency in wholesale markets.
read more... 03/09/2014
Daily: European power prices tumble on stronger wind output in Germany
Brent and WTI crude futures boosted on Thursday spurred by upbeat economic data from the United States after an ample supply outlook and as Chinese economic figures had earlier pressured prices. Brent crude for October delivery on Thursday climbed 35 cents to settle at $102.63, up from its session low of $101.21. U.S. crude for October delivery increased 51 cents to close at $93.96 a barrel, reversing earlier losses.
read more... 22/08/2014
Daily: British natural gas prices increase on nuclear plant outages, weak power output
Crude oil prices dropped more than $2 a barrel on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday, dragged down by bearish economic data insinuating weakening oil demand and solid supplies. Brent crude for delivery in September closed down $2.27 at $102.01 after plunging to a low of $101.92, the lowest level since July 2013. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.99 to settle at $102.07.
read more... 15/08/2014
UK wind power hits a new record in August
This past Sunday night, at about 10 pm local time, the UK’s wind energy industry set a fresh hourly output record, delivering an average of 5 GW of power over the hour and covering 17 per cent of national demand, according to trade association RenewableUK.
read more... 13/08/2014