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Daily (09.02.2024): Oil prices surged by 3% on Thursday amid signs of improved demand
Oil prices surged on Thursday, driven by indications of strong demand as US crude exports hit a historic high of 4.06 million bbl/day in 2023, reflecting a 13% rise from 2022. Persistent worries over tensions in the Middle East provided further support. As a result, Brent crude stood at $81.63 a barrel, while WTI crude settled at $76.22 a barrel, both contracts climbing by over 3% day-on-day.
read more... 09/02/2024
Daily (06.02.2024): Gas prices tumbled by 3% on Monday amid ample supply and weaker demand
Oil prices rose on Monday as geopolitical risks outweighed economic concerns. Thus, Brent crude stood at $77.99, while WTI crude settled at $72.78 per barrel, with both contracts gaining about 1% day-on-day.
read more... 06/02/2024
Wind generation lower on the year in January
Wind output accounted for 25pc of the Spanish generation mix and fell on the year in January 2024. Peninsular electricity demand rose slightly from January 2023.
read more... 05/02/2024
Daily (02.02.2024): European carbon prices plunged by 3% on Thursday, weighed by sluggish demand and ample supply
On Thursday, oil prices declined, erasing previous increases due to economic concerns, which offset the rising tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, a 1.2-million-barrel increase in U.S. crude inventories put further pressure on prices. Hence, Brent crude tumbled by about 4% to settle at $78.70, while WTI crude declined by about 3% to stand at $73.82 per barrel.
read more... 02/02/2024
Timing opportune for European renewable power supply deals
Prices of European power purchase agreements (PPA) for green electricity fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2023, making a case for buyers to strike new deals ahead of an expected rise in demand, price tracking platform LevelTen said on Thursday.
read more... 02/02/2024