Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Continental Europe News

Prices for EUROPE GAS are on the decline due to increased wind and LNG supplies

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Friday morning, as a higher wind output is expected to begin Monday. Also, the supply of liquefied gas (LNG), was also increasing. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract…

EU Targets Power Grid Bottlenecks to Lower Prices, Improve Security

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The European Union will prioritise fixing eight power grid bottlenecks, the Commission President said on Wednesday, in an effort to lower the bloc's uncompetitive energy prices and improve energy security."I am presenting today a new initiative called Energy Highways.

Workers Strike at Fluxys Dunkirk LNG terminal

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Workers began a three-day strike over pay at Belgian gas terminal operator Fluxys' Dunkirk liquefied natural gas terminal late on Monday evening, part of a broader action in the power and gas sector focused on pensions and wages.The Dunkirk…

Prices for Europe GAS are mixed due to stronger winds and lower Norwegian flows

The Dutch and British wholesale gas price were mixed Tuesday morning, due to higher wind production and lower Norwegian supply. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub at 0831 GMT was up 0.59 euro at 32.25 Euro per megawatt hour.

EUROPE GAS-Prices Firm on Technical Support, Lower Wind

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose on Monday morning due to technical trading and lower renewable energy output. LSEG data revealed that the benchmark Dutch front-month contracts - now for October – at the TTF hub were up 0.34 Euros…

Prices continue to decline due to a healthy supply and ceasefire

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas continued to drop on Thursday morning due to an ample supply and weak demand, as well as the apparent holding of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. The benchmark Dutch front month contract…

Prices of gas in Europe rise due to tighter supply

Due to maintenance issues and limited supply, wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain rose on Tuesday morning. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract rose 0.99 euros to 36.19 Euro per megawatt hour at 0830 GMT.

EUROPE GAS - Prices rise due to colder weather and maintenance in Norway

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose slightly Monday morning but continued to trade within a narrow range. This was due to a forecast for cooler weather and a lower Norwegian flow to continental Europe because of maintenance at the Kollsnes processing plant.

The price of EUROPE Gas is rising on the back of cooler temperatures in advance of Russia-Ukraine discussions

The Dutch and British gas price rose slightly on Thursday morning, as demand increased due to the cooler temperatures and market anticipation of news about Ukraine-Russian peace talks. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract…

Gas stocks in Europe could be more stressed this summer due to less hydro and wind.

The wind speed and lower hydropower stock in Northwest Europe could increase demand for gas-fired and coal-fired electricity generation this summer, at a moment when Europe needs to replenish storage that has been depleted following the winter.

Prices of gas in Europe remain stable as the market searches for new inputs

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were volatile on Friday due to a lack fundamental news and a sufficient supply. According to LSEG, the benchmark Dutch front-month contracted eased 0.20 euros to 33.45 euro per megawatt hour. The…

Prices for gas in Europe are stable despite a healthy supply

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were not much different on Thursday morning due to a healthy supply. According to LSEG, the benchmark Dutch front-month contract rose 0.17 euros to 34.30 euro per megawatt hour. The June contract, however, was 0.18 euros higher at 34.33 euro/MWh.

Prices of EUROPE GAS are bound by range as stable supply caps gains

The Dutch and British wholesale gasoline prices were mostly range bound on Thursday morning, despite the colder weather. The benchmark contract for the Dutch TTF hub rose by 0.18 euros to 41.45 euro per megawatt-hour (MWh) at 0920 GMT. Meanwhile…

Axpo, a Swiss company, is looking at opportunities in Japan's power and LNG trading

Axpo, a Swiss power producer and trader, is looking at opportunities in Japan's electricity and liquefied gas (LNG), as the changes in Japan's power sector have created a demand for spot LNG and hedging. Japan has set an ambitious target of…

Prices for EUROPE GAS are near their highest levels in a year due to supply concerns and storage drawbacks

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were roughly flat on Friday, near their one-year-highs. Profit-taking was offset with ongoing concerns about Russian supply as well as cold weather reducing gas stocks. LSEG data show that the benchmark…

Cyprus and Greece sign an agreement on the 'world's largest' subsea cable

The energy ministers of Greece and Cyprus announced on Saturday that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will allow them to proceed with the construction of a submarine electric cable connecting continental Europe to East Mediterranean.

Prices for gas in Europe are lower due to steady Russian and Norwegian supplies

The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain fell on Thursday morning, as supplies from Russia via Ukraine remained constant. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) traded the benchmark front-month contract Dutch TTF Hub at 35.40 Euros per megawatt (MWh), down 0.74 euros, by 8:34 GMT.

The price of gas in Europe has reversed its initial gains and is now lower than the oil prices.

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas reversed gains earlier on Tuesday afternoon. They fell in line with the oil price and offset initial concerns about rising demand due to cooler weather conditions and U.S. liquefied gas supplies.

Prices of EUROPE GAS rise on demand and tight supply

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas extended their previous session's gains Tuesday. This was due to the rising demand for gas from cooler weather, the ongoing Norwegian supply restrictions, and fears that a hurricane could impact the U.S. liquefied gas supply.

After a 1-month low, the price of gas in Europe has seen a small increase.

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas traded slightly higher on Thursday morning, after having hit a one-month low the day before. This was due to full storages as well as a rising supply of liquefied gas (LNG), which offset fewer pipeline gas deliveries from Norway or Algeria.