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Daily (14.12.2022): British near-term gas prices rose on Tuesday due to supply concerns

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday amid supply concerns, including disruption in the US (North America) due to Keystone pipeline closure. Consequently, Brent crude rose by 3.4% to $80.68 a barrel and WTI oil ended 3% higher at $75.39 a barrel.

read more... 14/12/2022

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Daily (09.12.2022): Crude oil prices tumbled for a fifth straight session on Thursday amid economic concerns

Crude oil prices fell for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday as traders ignored the closure of a significant Canada-to-U.S. crude pipeline, instead focusing on worries that the global economy would slow down and reduce the demand for fuel. Hence, Brent crude settled at $76.15 a barrel, decreasing by $1.02, or 1.3%. U.S. WTI crude settled at $71.46 a barrel, shedding by 55 cents, or 0.8%.

read more... 09/12/2022

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France fires up coal power in policy reversal over feared nuclear shortfall

France is to allow its last two operational coal-fired power plants to produce excessive emissions this winter to stave off the threat of electricity shortages resulting from the closure of some nuclear plants.

read more... 12/01/2022

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French nuclear closures send electricity prices soaring

France has suffered a spike in electricity prices after its nuclear-reliant grid was stretched by the temporary closure of four reactors.

read more... 28/12/2021

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Daily (26.11.20201): European carbon prices rallied to a new high above 74 EUR/t on Thursday due to speculative and compliance buying

Oil prices held steady on Thursday amid thin liquidity conditions due to US market closures for Thanksgiving. Reports that the U.S. continues to exert pressure on Russia to increase output had little effect on crude oil markets yesterday. Hence, Brent crude ended flat at $82.22 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude slipped by 0.4% to $78.10 a barrel.

read more... 26/11/2021

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