European Energy Markets

Corporate buyers turn to long-term clean energy PPAs to hedge against rising and volatile electricity prices  The number and volume of renewable energy power purchase agreements remained stable last year thanks to corporate buyers turning...

Soaring gas prices drove up wholesale power prices in Europe last year, resulting in greater production of electricity from coal and lignite - EnAppSys.

Record gas prices across Europe saw coal and lignite make up a greater share of Europe’s fuel mix than gas in the third quarter of 2021.

Europe’s electricity networks need upgrading, however, the traditional approach of reinforcing and expanding the grid has drawbacks, especially regarding cost-efficiency.

The 'world's largest' clean hydrogen infrastructure fund has been launched by TotalEnergies, Air Liquide and VINCI to support increased deployment of the energy resource for energy security and decarbonisation.

New records have been set for day-ahead power prices, energy market analyst EnAppSys has highlighted.

As lockdowns eased across Europe and electricity demand returned to pre-COVID levels, carbon allowance prices rose to record levels in the second quarter.

As nations realise the inevitable task of shifting their energy demands away from traditional fuels, the risk-reward profiles for renewables become increasingly enticing.

Recent changes in wholesale markets with an increase in renewables and interconnector capacity are expected to increase revenue opportunities and risks for energy traders.

From 14 to 17 June the digital Energy markets week shed some light on a wide array of energy trading related topics.