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2010 - the year in energy
Our guide to 2010's energy market behaviour. Click below to read more.
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November 2009 - January 2010Shorter contract terms continue to be cheaper, reflecting the current market assessment of steadily increasing power prices (with the increased uncertainty over time).
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February - May 2010After a fairly stable start to the period, which was reflected by Brent Oil, volatility returned to the curve by the start of April with a sharp increase in prices throughout the month which finally lost its momentum by the start of April. |
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June - August 2010Prices experienced severe volatility entering into the summer months, beginning with a sharp increase and eventually falling in-line with decreasing demand. However, this overall decline appears to cease as the summer period draws to a close, with a small increase in prices at the end of August. |
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September - December 2010Prices remained high yet movement relatively stable as the summer period drew to a close, with only moderate spikes during the September to October months. However, the unanticipated cold snap saw a sharp increase in prices towards the end of November, and this overall ascent continued through to the end of the year. <<<...back to the Opus Energy newsletter |
