The actions of the Government can have a massive influence on pricing
2nd Quarter Growth at 1.1%; What Role For Energy
Preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests the UK economy grew by 1.1% in the second quarter, up from the previous quarter's 0.3%. While the figures are preliminary (and based on around 40% of the ultimate data), what they do show is that construction, a relatively small part of the economy, contributed significantly to this growth figure. With 6 out of 10 civil engineering firms looking to the energy and water sectors for their income streams, it seems energy has a role to play in underpinning the recovery. read more...
23 July 2010
Preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests the UK economy grew by 1.1% in the second quarter, up from the previous quarter's 0.3%. While the figures are preliminary (and based on around 40% of the ultimate data), what they do show is that construction, a relatively small part of the economy, contributed significantly to this growth figure. With 6 out of 10 civil engineering firms looking to the energy and water sectors for their income streams, it seems energy has a role to play in underpinning the recovery. read more...
A week of Positives
This was a week for good news in the Financial markets; the IMF upgraded its forecasts for world economic growth and there was increasing confidence that European banks would pass their stress tests. Borrowers were pleased, though not surprised that UK interest rates remained unchanged. Overall world stock markets recorded gains across the week. read more...
09 July 2010
This was a week for good news in the Financial markets; the IMF upgraded its forecasts for world economic growth and there was increasing confidence that European banks would pass their stress tests. Borrowers were pleased, though not surprised that UK interest rates remained unchanged. Overall world stock markets recorded gains across the week. read more...
Capacity Payments Discussed as a Tool to encourage Investment
In a week when the engineering industry, in its State of the Nation report, said that the Energy Industry gave the most cause for concern in light of security of supply, Energy Minister Charles Hendry spoke of 'Capacity Payments' as a tool to incentivise plant development. read more...
30 June 2010
In a week when the engineering industry, in its State of the Nation report, said that the Energy Industry gave the most cause for concern in light of security of supply, Energy Minister Charles Hendry spoke of 'Capacity Payments' as a tool to incentivise plant development. read more...
B-day: the aftermath....and look out interest rates
So as Britain's youngest chancellor delivered his first (emergency) budget, was it as painful as expected. Probably not if you are a bank! read more...
23 June 2010
So as Britain's youngest chancellor delivered his first (emergency) budget, was it as painful as expected. Probably not if you are a bank! read more...
Unemployment Figures Rise
Unemployment rose to 2.47m during the first 3 months of the year and with further public sector cuts widely anticipated, things don't look particularly rosy. A very tricky balancing act lies ahead - sort out the deficit but beware the pull from the black hole called recession. read more...
16 June 2010
Unemployment rose to 2.47m during the first 3 months of the year and with further public sector cuts widely anticipated, things don't look particularly rosy. A very tricky balancing act lies ahead - sort out the deficit but beware the pull from the black hole called recession. read more...
Queens Speech: Energy Bill Outlined
The state opening of Parliament is history personified, wrapped in lashings and lashings of ceremony, pageantry and tradition dating back centuries. But for all its spectacle, there is the serious business of the Queen's speech (actually the Government's) which this year included details of this coalition government's Energy Bill. read more...
25 May 2010
The state opening of Parliament is history personified, wrapped in lashings and lashings of ceremony, pageantry and tradition dating back centuries. But for all its spectacle, there is the serious business of the Queen's speech (actually the Government's) which this year included details of this coalition government's Energy Bill. read more...
No Financial Support for Nuclear
How will the coalition, that had such differing opinions about nuclear, find common ground? read more...
17 May 2010
How will the coalition, that had such differing opinions about nuclear, find common ground? read more...
No Decision Equals Indecision!
With election votes resulting in a hung parliament, patience wore thin and the stock and currency markets take a hit....energy markets will not be immune. read more...
07 May 2010
With election votes resulting in a hung parliament, patience wore thin and the stock and currency markets take a hit....energy markets will not be immune. read more...
A Week for Releasing Figures
With the political debate heating up; more 'head to heads' scheduled and with the News Channels pouring over polls, polls of polls and more polls - then the economic figures coming out this week are surely going to add a lot more ingredients to the boiling pot. read more...
20 April 2010
With the political debate heating up; more 'head to heads' scheduled and with the News Channels pouring over polls, polls of polls and more polls - then the economic figures coming out this week are surely going to add a lot more ingredients to the boiling pot. read more...
Confidence Is out there - but are the Foundations Strong?
The signs are positive. Business confidence is high; appetite for financial risk is increasing and stocks are starting to outperform safe assets such as cash and gold. But with political uncertainty still looming and still an amazing lack of clarity with regard plans to 'bail out' UK plc', there is a great risk that this confidence will ebb away. read more...
12 April 2010
The signs are positive. Business confidence is high; appetite for financial risk is increasing and stocks are starting to outperform safe assets such as cash and gold. But with political uncertainty still looming and still an amazing lack of clarity with regard plans to 'bail out' UK plc', there is a great risk that this confidence will ebb away. read more...
Government announces Green Investment Bank
in the last budget before a general election, the Government unveiled plans to set up a Green Investment Bank that will control £2bn worth of equity. Initial focus will be investments in green transport and sustainable energy. read more...
24 March 2010
in the last budget before a general election, the Government unveiled plans to set up a Green Investment Bank that will control £2bn worth of equity. Initial focus will be investments in green transport and sustainable energy. read more...
UK Government still AAA
You might be forgiven for thinking that the credit rating for business 'UK Economy' would be carefully scrutinised especially given the scale of its debt when compared to income. However, Moody's says that a AAA is still justified. read more...
15 March 2010
You might be forgiven for thinking that the credit rating for business 'UK Economy' would be carefully scrutinised especially given the scale of its debt when compared to income. However, Moody's says that a AAA is still justified. read more...
Nothing's Joined Up
Sometimes you get so caught up in the detail that it is only when you step back that you realise that nothing appears to be joined up. With such mixed signals it is surprising that anything is achieved at all. In this instance we are talking about the UK's Climate policy! read more...
01 March 2010
Sometimes you get so caught up in the detail that it is only when you step back that you realise that nothing appears to be joined up. With such mixed signals it is surprising that anything is achieved at all. In this instance we are talking about the UK's Climate policy! read more...
It's all in the numbers
latest figures show UK Inflation at 2.9% for the Year to December 2009 (up from the annual figure of 1.9% for November). Does this mean we are an economy spending our way out of recession? Not when you take time to look behind the figures. read more...
20 January 2010
latest figures show UK Inflation at 2.9% for the Year to December 2009 (up from the annual figure of 1.9% for November). Does this mean we are an economy spending our way out of recession? Not when you take time to look behind the figures. read more...
Copenhagen Summit -Slow Progress
With 120 leaders expected to attend the Summit's final session on Friday, UN's Climate Chief warns that current progress is too slow. The concern now is whether any agreements will or can be reached. read more...
15 December 2009
With 120 leaders expected to attend the Summit's final session on Friday, UN's Climate Chief warns that current progress is too slow. The concern now is whether any agreements will or can be reached. read more...
Labour's Pre Budget Report - Good News for the Bingo Players!
Labour's Darling delivered his (probably last) pre budget report which included a range of measures to "tackle" the country's balance sheet. Among a range of tax raising measures, it was heartening to see that the Bingo players out there will see duty fall 2% to 20%! read more...
09 December 2009
Labour's Darling delivered his (probably last) pre budget report which included a range of measures to "tackle" the country's balance sheet. Among a range of tax raising measures, it was heartening to see that the Bingo players out there will see duty fall 2% to 20%! read more...
UK Manufacturing slides further
Corus announce plans to mothball most of its Teeside Cast Products steelmaking site - resulting in a loss of over 1,700 jobs and slate the UK Government at the same time for its lack of support. read more...
07 December 2009
Corus announce plans to mothball most of its Teeside Cast Products steelmaking site - resulting in a loss of over 1,700 jobs and slate the UK Government at the same time for its lack of support. read more...
Who will have the last laugh on the Green Agenda?
The Government’s announcement last week on the projected state of the UK energy industry is interesting and informative and demonstrates their willingness to impose a green agenda - but at what cost? read more...
24 July 2009
The Government’s announcement last week on the projected state of the UK energy industry is interesting and informative and demonstrates their willingness to impose a green agenda - but at what cost? read more...
What type of recession will it be.
Economists are trying hard to work out if this recession will be a V, W or square root type of recession. read more...
13 May 2009
Economists are trying hard to work out if this recession will be a V, W or square root type of recession. read more...
Budget day sees the UK set lead on carbon
The chancellor stated that he wanted the UK to cut emissions by 34% by 2020. read more...
22 April 2009
The chancellor stated that he wanted the UK to cut emissions by 34% by 2020. read more...
Oil eases off
Oil bulls retreated as the markets digested the US oil stock levels. read more...
15 April 2009
Oil bulls retreated as the markets digested the US oil stock levels. read more...
G20 has a lot to answer
The famous $1trillion barrier was reached by the G20 and the markets all rose on the ebullient nature of the meeting, but is it real. read more...
03 April 2009
The famous $1trillion barrier was reached by the G20 and the markets all rose on the ebullient nature of the meeting, but is it real. read more...
Ofgem enquiry completed
Ofgem have completed their competition probe and not really delivered for business. read more...
18 March 2009
Ofgem have completed their competition probe and not really delivered for business. read more...
Market ticks up
The power market ticked up marginally today on the back of retail clients starting to hedge exposures out of April 09. read more...
04 March 2009
The power market ticked up marginally today on the back of retail clients starting to hedge exposures out of April 09. read more...
Does a bankers pension affect the UK power market?
As Fred Goodwin the departed RBS chief exec weathers the media storm over his pension pot, Powerisk asks if his decisions are affecting the power market. read more...
27 February 2009
As Fred Goodwin the departed RBS chief exec weathers the media storm over his pension pot, Powerisk asks if his decisions are affecting the power market. read more...
Deflation versus Hyper Inflation
The economic circumstances are forcing many businesses to look at whether we face a world of declining growth or rampant uncontrollable growth. read more...
18 February 2009
The economic circumstances are forcing many businesses to look at whether we face a world of declining growth or rampant uncontrollable growth. read more...
Sterling in for rough ride
The UK pound is under severe pressure as economic woes weigh. read more...
22 January 2009
The UK pound is under severe pressure as economic woes weigh. read more...
EdF to pay £12.5 billion for British Energy
EDF has struck a £12.5billion deal to take over British Energy, the British nuclear generator. read more...
24 September 2008
EDF has struck a £12.5billion deal to take over British Energy, the British nuclear generator. read more...
Centrica and BE - A Natural Fit?
Invesco – the investment company that owns 15% of British Energy and 5% of Centrica has discussed with the Government the possibility of a merger between the two energy companies. read more...
27 August 2008
Invesco – the investment company that owns 15% of British Energy and 5% of Centrica has discussed with the Government the possibility of a merger between the two energy companies. read more...
Government Intervention and Stagflation
The markets are looking at whether a government could intervene with the markets but there is a real danger this could exacerbate the possibility of stagflation. read more...
10 June 2008
The markets are looking at whether a government could intervene with the markets but there is a real danger this could exacerbate the possibility of stagflation. read more...
Curve tracks oil downturn
Curve falls on stability and oil. Gordon Brown strengthens the governments resolve on any new nuclear decisions. read more...
29 May 2008
Curve falls on stability and oil. Gordon Brown strengthens the governments resolve on any new nuclear decisions. read more...
EdF a Suitor for BE
Following on from British Energy’s request for interested parties to step forward last Friday, EdF were the only company to do so. read more...
12 May 2008
Following on from British Energy’s request for interested parties to step forward last Friday, EdF were the only company to do so. read more...
Feed-in Tarrifs Rejected
Feed-in tariffs have been rejected by the Government and will not now feature in the Energy Bill. read more...
02 May 2008
Feed-in tariffs have been rejected by the Government and will not now feature in the Energy Bill. read more...
BE Bidders Given 9th May Deadline
Potential bidders for the Governments 35% stake in BE have been asked to submit bids by 9th May according to press reports. read more...
29 April 2008
Potential bidders for the Governments 35% stake in BE have been asked to submit bids by 9th May according to press reports. read more...
British Energy for sale
BE up for sale, but the buyers will be subject to competition. read more...
18 March 2008
BE up for sale, but the buyers will be subject to competition. read more...
Auctioning of Power station EUAs
Auctioning good idea but likely to be handled badly. read more...
17 March 2008
Auctioning good idea but likely to be handled badly. read more...
EU unbundling bungled
EU still voting on how to unbundle the energy companies of Europe. read more...
29 February 2008
EU still voting on how to unbundle the energy companies of Europe. read more...
Govenrment consults on nuclear
The government has started the consultaion process on decomissioning of nuclear plant. read more...
24 February 2008
The government has started the consultaion process on decomissioning of nuclear plant. read more...
Ofgem - hint at windfall taxes
Ofgem hint a manipulating markets something which they have always vowed never to do . read more...
17 January 2008
Ofgem hint a manipulating markets something which they have always vowed never to do . read more...
Price setting - Evan Davis
Evan Davis' article on Setting prices is well worth a read Powerisk has a few additions to his story. read more...
16 January 2008
Evan Davis' article on Setting prices is well worth a read Powerisk has a few additions to his story. read more...
Big Six collude
Although the headline suggest that the big six get together and set price, in reality it is unlikely that they actually do. read more...
14 January 2008
Although the headline suggest that the big six get together and set price, in reality it is unlikely that they actually do. read more...
Ofgem liaise with Darling
Darling thinks that Ofgem may hold the answers but Ofgem rightly do not interfere with markets something which Darling should be aware of. read more...
07 January 2008
Darling thinks that Ofgem may hold the answers but Ofgem rightly do not interfere with markets something which Darling should be aware of. read more...
One grid operator
As usual the UK government attempt to unify abroad and alienate at home. read more...
14 December 2007
As usual the UK government attempt to unify abroad and alienate at home. read more...
25GW of off-shore wind farms
The DTI (as was) has highlighted a potential 25GW of off-shore wind farms, if accurate there are still significant planning obstacles. read more...
10 December 2007
The DTI (as was) has highlighted a potential 25GW of off-shore wind farms, if accurate there are still significant planning obstacles. read more...
Imera secures new inter connector
Imera an Irish consortium has secured a good growth opportunity for 2011. read more...
07 December 2007
Imera an Irish consortium has secured a good growth opportunity for 2011. read more...
Germans anti trading
Germans submit reasons why they think the EU has it wrong, and whilst it is not the UK way of doing things it might not be wrong. read more...
04 December 2007
Germans submit reasons why they think the EU has it wrong, and whilst it is not the UK way of doing things it might not be wrong. read more...
British Energy outlines four new sites
BE go with the tried and tested. read more...
28 November 2007
BE go with the tried and tested. read more...
S36 for worlds largest biomass plant
Port Talbot to host the worlds largest biomass plant read more...
21 November 2007
Port Talbot to host the worlds largest biomass plant read more...
£33m earmarked for Scottish Renewables
Scotland look to lead the way in renewables. read more...
15 November 2007
Scotland look to lead the way in renewables. read more...
Queens Speech shows government direction
Queens speech highlights a slight change in direction. read more...
06 November 2007
Queens speech highlights a slight change in direction. read more...
Nuclear power to be annouced in the Queens speech
New nuclear build projects set to be annouced tomorrow. read more...
05 November 2007
New nuclear build projects set to be annouced tomorrow. read more...
Green Taxes not a huge surprise
Not all money from green taxes will be spent on green projects. read more...
24 October 2007
Not all money from green taxes will be spent on green projects. read more...
Government makes mind up on carbon capture
Centrica keen to understand the vagaries of carbon capture even when the government has decided which is the best way. read more...
12 October 2007
Centrica keen to understand the vagaries of carbon capture even when the government has decided which is the best way. read more...
Nuclear debate rages on.
Gordon brown, the consultation and a bad decision which seems to be continuing unopposed. read more...
07 September 2007
Gordon brown, the consultation and a bad decision which seems to be continuing unopposed. read more...
Why the carbon market in 2050 might change
Carbon requests can lead to voters votes but industries have to make heavy provisions and it makes investment more difficult. read more...
06 August 2007
Carbon requests can lead to voters votes but industries have to make heavy provisions and it makes investment more difficult. read more...
Zero, Neutral Low..... what are you.
Carbon markets appear to be getting more and more complex and being policed by more and more government players. read more...
02 August 2007
Carbon markets appear to be getting more and more complex and being policed by more and more government players. read more...
VCS finalises VERs
Voluntary Emissions Reductions getting more press as apotential for tool for reducing carbon footprints. read more...
30 July 2007
Voluntary Emissions Reductions getting more press as apotential for tool for reducing carbon footprints. read more...
Large Plant Combustion Directive
Coal plant is in decline but guessing how steep this decline is, can be very difficult. read more...
06 July 2007
Coal plant is in decline but guessing how steep this decline is, can be very difficult. read more...
Politics and Energy
Power in politics could be hotting up and next week we will start to see the effects of a new political era. How will it effect the power markets. read more...
20 June 2007
Power in politics could be hotting up and next week we will start to see the effects of a new political era. How will it effect the power markets. read more...
Nuclear for Sale
British Energy is seen as central to the strategic reshaping of Britain’s nuclear industry it was inferred today following the Government's announcement it is to sell a portion of its stake in British Energy. read more...
31 May 2007
British Energy is seen as central to the strategic reshaping of Britain’s nuclear industry it was inferred today following the Government's announcement it is to sell a portion of its stake in British Energy. read more...
Russia's Hold on Gas
With the UK increasingly dependent on imported gas, seeing Russia squeeze out foreign investors in order to regain state control of energy assets has to be a concern. read more...
30 May 2007
With the UK increasingly dependent on imported gas, seeing Russia squeeze out foreign investors in order to regain state control of energy assets has to be a concern. read more...
Retailing Green Energy
With more and more 'green', premium attracting energy products coming to market, should we be looking out for the next green scam. read more...
25 May 2007
With more and more 'green', premium attracting energy products coming to market, should we be looking out for the next green scam. read more...
Game On for Nuclear
Nuclear generation is at the forefront of the Government's plans to increase security of supply , reduce dependance on imported gas and tackle carbon emisions. They have reached a “preliminary view that it would be in the public interest to allow energy companies to invest in nuclear power”. read more...
24 May 2007
Nuclear generation is at the forefront of the Government's plans to increase security of supply , reduce dependance on imported gas and tackle carbon emisions. They have reached a “preliminary view that it would be in the public interest to allow energy companies to invest in nuclear power”. read more...
Trading Petrol?
With road transport seeing the biggest rise in emissions within the EU, will the UK Government give serious consideration to one of the proposals being put forward - petrol rationing? read more...
18 May 2007
With road transport seeing the biggest rise in emissions within the EU, will the UK Government give serious consideration to one of the proposals being put forward - petrol rationing? read more...
Blair and Brown Legacy
Verdict some of it has been good but there are still big issues which the energy industry faces. read more...
11 May 2007
Verdict some of it has been good but there are still big issues which the energy industry faces. read more...
A budget fool of green promise!
Chancellor dabbles with green economics but really only dabbles. read more...
22 March 2007
Chancellor dabbles with green economics but really only dabbles. read more...
Green credentials- Carbon trading
The green debate will hot up but don't be fooled there is still a long way to go before we really know what is going on. read more...
12 March 2007
The green debate will hot up but don't be fooled there is still a long way to go before we really know what is going on. read more...
Are renewables the future.
Renewables must be encouraged and although they are expensive they could be a good long term solution. read more...
20 February 2007
Renewables must be encouraged and although they are expensive they could be a good long term solution. read more...
Nuclear not quite such a forgone conclusion
Greenpeace hold the government to account. This is something which is long overdue. read more...
15 February 2007
Greenpeace hold the government to account. This is something which is long overdue. read more...
The Green cost code
The principles behind a green tax economy to some extent work, but governments must be careful not to tax their own, to the point of making themselves uncompetitive in a gloabalised economy. read more...
30 October 2006
The principles behind a green tax economy to some extent work, but governments must be careful not to tax their own, to the point of making themselves uncompetitive in a gloabalised economy. read more...
RO under review
The green lobby are beginning to get to the government, is it common sense or the fact that the leader of the opposition has parked his tanks on that particular lawn. read more...
09 October 2006
The green lobby are beginning to get to the government, is it common sense or the fact that the leader of the opposition has parked his tanks on that particular lawn. read more...
Greenpeace sues the government
A funny Friday calls for a funny story a true one and an interesting one but unlikely to go far. read more...
06 October 2006
A funny Friday calls for a funny story a true one and an interesting one but unlikely to go far. read more...
New energy research centre planned
The UK Government has published details of its planned £1bn energy research institute. With a mix of private and public funding, the Energy Technolgies Institute aims to pool expertise across the sector. read more...
15 September 2006
The UK Government has published details of its planned £1bn energy research institute. With a mix of private and public funding, the Energy Technolgies Institute aims to pool expertise across the sector. read more...
Bearish Sentiment changes fuel fundamentals
The market is reatcing well to the recent oil price rises with a view that margins are helathy enough as it is and that trading can be a way of moving the market rather than just looking at raw fundamental demand and supply. read more...
14 August 2006
The market is reatcing well to the recent oil price rises with a view that margins are helathy enough as it is and that trading can be a way of moving the market rather than just looking at raw fundamental demand and supply. read more...
British Energy gives UK taxpayer a good deal
British Energy is one of the few government bail outs will end up being a good deal for the taxpayer. There is no doubt that it is luck because the government probably under-estimated the risks they were taking. read more...
04 August 2006
British Energy is one of the few government bail outs will end up being a good deal for the taxpayer. There is no doubt that it is luck because the government probably under-estimated the risks they were taking. read more...
Energy Review
The energy review is a fair reflection of the future, but there are still some unanswered questions. The review has at least highlighted the questions and set a timetable for action. read more...
11 July 2006
The energy review is a fair reflection of the future, but there are still some unanswered questions. The review has at least highlighted the questions and set a timetable for action. read more...
There is now a PR campaign for the energy review
Nuclear likely to go ahead, as we all know, but the little things are falling into place as well. read more...
07 July 2006
Nuclear likely to go ahead, as we all know, but the little things are falling into place as well. read more...
Auctioning emissions will not work.
Emissions market responds very little to Polish news of excesses. But there is a growing argument for auctioning and will not work. read more...
06 July 2006
Emissions market responds very little to Polish news of excesses. But there is a growing argument for auctioning and will not work. read more...
EU ETS - Phase II Changes Recommended
A new study by the Carbon Trust urges changes to improve Phase II of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The study identifies 7 key challenges that if left, will result in incentives that do not support low-carbon investment, and suggests that changes are essential to maintain competitiveness and investment in Europe. read more...
22 June 2006
A new study by the Carbon Trust urges changes to improve Phase II of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The study identifies 7 key challenges that if left, will result in incentives that do not support low-carbon investment, and suggests that changes are essential to maintain competitiveness and investment in Europe. read more...
Nuclear Debate
Some would question whether there is actually a nuclear debate with the poistives for nuclear constantly being brought to the fore. However, the UK energy crisis is vastly complex and not just an issue of forecasting supply and demand. Environmental and geographical issues also need to be considered. read more...
19 June 2006
Some would question whether there is actually a nuclear debate with the poistives for nuclear constantly being brought to the fore. However, the UK energy crisis is vastly complex and not just an issue of forecasting supply and demand. Environmental and geographical issues also need to be considered. read more...
How Energy Efficient Are You?
When the Government reports on its Energy Review later this summer, we're all expecting to read about nuclear. However, as well as considering the production of energy, we're expecting the Review to also focus on consumption. read more...
15 June 2006
When the Government reports on its Energy Review later this summer, we're all expecting to read about nuclear. However, as well as considering the production of energy, we're expecting the Review to also focus on consumption. read more...
The Rising Costs of Energy
Higher energy prices have helped push up inflation which in turn is likely to push up interest rates. Those exposed to rising fuel costs are now likely to start feeling an indirect impact on their borrowing costs. read more...
14 June 2006
Higher energy prices have helped push up inflation which in turn is likely to push up interest rates. Those exposed to rising fuel costs are now likely to start feeling an indirect impact on their borrowing costs. read more...
Warming Up to Nuclear
The Government PR machine starts warming us up to the idea of new nuclear. read more...
12 June 2006
The Government PR machine starts warming us up to the idea of new nuclear. read more...
Climate Change the topic of the week.
There is something in the air apart from the growth in CO2. read more...
06 June 2006
There is something in the air apart from the growth in CO2. read more...
Nuclear Debate or Political diversion
Nuclear back on the agenda, but it doesn't effect markets until 2011 if we are lucky. Reliant on Russian gas is apparently more risky than Australian uranium (which is by the way also a finite commodity and on the decline.) read more...
17 May 2006
Nuclear back on the agenda, but it doesn't effect markets until 2011 if we are lucky. Reliant on Russian gas is apparently more risky than Australian uranium (which is by the way also a finite commodity and on the decline.) read more...
Rumour and Counter Rumour
Rumours still influence the emissions market and on Friday the consistent selling on the back of German compliance positions being short suggest that the market has now managed to extract data on one the potential large shorts (the fact that they are long saw prices fall) if the UK is in a similar position then the market will fall further. read more...
08 May 2006
Rumours still influence the emissions market and on Friday the consistent selling on the back of German compliance positions being short suggest that the market has now managed to extract data on one the potential large shorts (the fact that they are long saw prices fall) if the UK is in a similar position then the market will fall further. read more...
Gazprom rattles its sabre
The Gazprom debacle is going to rage on the UK government is performing more and more like a chinese protection racket, however the Russians are behaving more like the mafia with threats of cutting of supply. read more...
20 April 2006
The Gazprom debacle is going to rage on the UK government is performing more and more like a chinese protection racket, however the Russians are behaving more like the mafia with threats of cutting of supply. read more...
Powerisk's Chancellor answers
The Chancellor decides to take profiits from his British Energy stake, and this perhaps is one of the best signs that the market has higher to go, if we look at his trading performance with gold. Potentially the 800m bail out to BE will be rewarded with a £2-£6bn return. Good trading which ever way you look at it! read more...
23 March 2006
The Chancellor decides to take profiits from his British Energy stake, and this perhaps is one of the best signs that the market has higher to go, if we look at his trading performance with gold. Potentially the 800m bail out to BE will be rewarded with a £2-£6bn return. Good trading which ever way you look at it! read more...
Chancellor for the day.........
The market has ticked down a little with a sell of in April due to a relaxation in the supposed gas fears and the market has fallen on the back of this. Winter 06 still looks high and perhaps some of the shorts might come and sell at these levels, but there are not many shorts in the market, willing to take the risk. read more...
22 March 2006
The market has ticked down a little with a sell of in April due to a relaxation in the supposed gas fears and the market has fallen on the back of this. Winter 06 still looks high and perhaps some of the shorts might come and sell at these levels, but there are not many shorts in the market, willing to take the risk. read more...
Nuclear not an Energy Necessity
Government independent advisory body concludes nuclear risks outweigh the benefits. With the Energy Review due to be published this summer, will the Government take on board the findings or has it really already made its mind up? read more...
08 March 2006
Government independent advisory body concludes nuclear risks outweigh the benefits. With the Energy Review due to be published this summer, will the Government take on board the findings or has it really already made its mind up? read more...
The Windy Dichotomy
Wind farms have always struggled with planning permissions. As another potential site gets rejected by the government, the question has to be asked is the UK's green generation policy just lip service to appease the green lobby. read more...
02 March 2006
Wind farms have always struggled with planning permissions. As another potential site gets rejected by the government, the question has to be asked is the UK's green generation policy just lip service to appease the green lobby. read more...
The Nightmare Scenario
The market balloons in price, profiling is abandoned, and Mrs Jones at 33 Wavertree Mansions is seen showering at 3am in the morning. Unlikely, but it is happening in the water industry. read more...
01 March 2006
The market balloons in price, profiling is abandoned, and Mrs Jones at 33 Wavertree Mansions is seen showering at 3am in the morning. Unlikely, but it is happening in the water industry. read more...
Unsubtle profits, will draw out bears.
Huge profits seen across the sector with Centrica EdF and RWE posting record numbers, is it good for the long term? read more...
24 February 2006
Huge profits seen across the sector with Centrica EdF and RWE posting record numbers, is it good for the long term? read more...
Nellie the elephant packed her trunk and said goodbye to the circus!
The power game has just moved into a new phase, with E.ON potentially creating an even bigger leviathan, expect RWE, Gazprom, and EdF to follow. read more...
22 February 2006
The power game has just moved into a new phase, with E.ON potentially creating an even bigger leviathan, expect RWE, Gazprom, and EdF to follow. read more...
Emissions market set for change
Creating markets is not that easy, and government plans for a mini-emissions market have all the hallmarks of political platitudes. Perhaps though the Americans and the UK are planning something which they cannot tell us, until more detail comes forth. read more...
01 February 2006
Creating markets is not that easy, and government plans for a mini-emissions market have all the hallmarks of political platitudes. Perhaps though the Americans and the UK are planning something which they cannot tell us, until more detail comes forth. read more...
Our Energy Challenge
Perhaps it is about time that the government tested whether the public would embrace Nuclear as a fuel source for energy. Truth is I think that the answer will be a resounding yes....... another box ticked. read more...
24 January 2006
Perhaps it is about time that the government tested whether the public would embrace Nuclear as a fuel source for energy. Truth is I think that the answer will be a resounding yes....... another box ticked. read more...
Phase 11 NAP causing investment decisions now.
IP plump for FGD on the back of LCPD and Phase 11 NAP clarifications. HAPPY CHRISTMAS read more...
23 December 2005
IP plump for FGD on the back of LCPD and Phase 11 NAP clarifications. HAPPY CHRISTMAS read more...
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EdF enters the world of competition..
EdF has capitalised on competitive energy markets across Europe, not least in the UK, while at the same time enjoying a dominant, competition free, environment at home in France. It looks as though the EC has finally caught up with them... read more...
05 November 2009
EdF has capitalised on competitive energy markets across Europe, not least in the UK, while at the same time enjoying a dominant, competition free, environment at home in France. It looks as though the EC has finally caught up with them... read more...
Demand Led Economic Recovery?
What constitutes real demand is a question increasingly being asked, not least because it is viewed as a key indicator to signal the start of economic recovery. However a rise in demand may not necessarily mean a lift to the economy. read more...
09 October 2009
What constitutes real demand is a question increasingly being asked, not least because it is viewed as a key indicator to signal the start of economic recovery. However a rise in demand may not necessarily mean a lift to the economy. read more...
Market forgets basic principles and panics!
It could be said that the market over reacted today in the prompt market with a price rally on the back of a £142 half hourly cash out price. read more...
02 October 2009
It could be said that the market over reacted today in the prompt market with a price rally on the back of a £142 half hourly cash out price. read more...
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