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Daily: UK gas for winter delivery plunges to record lows on weak demand

Crude oil dropped about $1 on Wednesday as Libyan and Iranian supply started to recover, hitting the lowest settlement in almost three weeks despite considerable draw in U.S. oil stockpiles. Brent crude fell $1.05 a barrel to close at $111.24, while U.S. light crude dropped by more than a dollar to a session low of $104.25, then rebounded to close down 86 cents at $104.48.

read more... 03/07/2014

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Daily: Europe power prices diverge on higher nuclear availability in France, stronger electricity demand in Germany

Crude oil prices plunged slightly on Tuesday as worries about supply disruptions due to the clashes in Iraq and Ukraine attenuated, whereas oil prices gained some support from optimistic manufacturing data in China. Brent crude dropped by 7 cents to close at $112.29 a barrel, the weakest settlement price since June 12, while U.S. oil declined by 3 cents to end at $105.34 a barrel, also the lowest level since June 12.

read more... 02/07/2014

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Daily: European coal slumps on low demand, warmer temperatures

Brent crude declined on Wednesday as concerns about supply disruptions from Iraq eased, while WTI crude oil climbed on news that the U.S. federal officials approved exports of condensate, an ultra-light oil.

read more... 26/06/2014

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Daily: European power prices slip on colder weather, weak demand and stronger wind output

Brent crude has retreated above $114 a barrel on Tuesday, spurred by continuing violence in Iraq, supply disruptions in Libya and expectations of a slump in U.S. crude stockpiles.

read more... 25/06/2014

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Ukraine: Naftogaz announces that Gazprom intends to end compensation contract

Naftogaz, Ukraine's gas firm owned by state, declared on Thursday Russia's Gazprom desires to stop a contract which compensates Ukraine if it necessitates to utilize its gas to meet further demand from Europe.

read more... 20/06/2014

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