Coal is still the dominant fuel type for new build projects but as prices start to rise some projects may look less appealing.
Npower have recently announced that they are seeking planning permission for a new super-coal plant at Blyth. This sight has been with National Power for some time and they closed the last turbine their in 2001. But given its location to the sea and the potential for carbon capture the sight was a prime location for a new power station. Furthermore, Npower plan to be able to fit it with 10% biofuel capacity, they would also look to re-open the train route for the power station. Planning would be submitted in 2008 building in 2009 and it would be fully commissioned by 2010. Coal prices have recently risen to $75/tonne and this is having an interesting effect on fuel dynamics. It means that the gas price is becoming more marginal, at a time when coal is the dominant new build fuel type. It clearly pays to have a portfolio and to manage the swings in fuel prices.
10 March 2009
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
11 October 2006
E.On looking at serious alternatives to CCGT technology which is not necessarily that green. read more...
14 February 2005
Gas and power companies do a coal deal. read more...
Where's the certainty?
There was a time when you could quite comfortably forecast the running order of generation plant in the UK - but 2009 has seen a dramatic turn in the stack! read more...
23 December 2009
There was a time when you could quite comfortably forecast the running order of generation plant in the UK - but 2009 has seen a dramatic turn in the stack! read more...
Dong buy Severn Power
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
10 March 2009
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
Green Light for additional 3.92GW of Capacity
The development of 3.92GW of power plant capacity was given the green light yesterday by the Department for Energy & Climate Change. read more...
06 February 2009
The development of 3.92GW of power plant capacity was given the green light yesterday by the Department for Energy & Climate Change. read more...
A sliding Prompt
A comfortable system in terms of supply margins left the prompt power market sliding. read more...
14 November 2008
A comfortable system in terms of supply margins left the prompt power market sliding. read more...
Cashing in on the Power Price Highs
A number of coal-fired power stations, that opted out of the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD), appear to have exceeded operating expectations to take advantage of high summer power prices read more...
29 August 2008
A number of coal-fired power stations, that opted out of the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD), appear to have exceeded operating expectations to take advantage of high summer power prices read more...
Out with the Old, In with the New
During the last day of trading in 2009, the UK Power curve closes down but what will the New Year hold in store? read more...
31 December 2009
During the last day of trading in 2009, the UK Power curve closes down but what will the New Year hold in store? read more...
Unseasonal Temperatures help to melt prices
Middle of November but no sign of wintery temperatures. The effect was to soften the prompt power market, which also felt the pressure from weak commodity curves. The downward trend fed through the power curve. read more...
16 November 2009
Middle of November but no sign of wintery temperatures. The effect was to soften the prompt power market, which also felt the pressure from weak commodity curves. The downward trend fed through the power curve. 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...
What's Happening in the Back-End?
The back end of the curve is extremely difficult to trade. Those dipping their toe in tend to be Producers (with excessive length adjusting their risk positions) and Banks looking for some exposure. At the same time Retailers tend to be short-termist. read more...
19 June 2009
The back end of the curve is extremely difficult to trade. Those dipping their toe in tend to be Producers (with excessive length adjusting their risk positions) and Banks looking for some exposure. At the same time Retailers tend to be short-termist. 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...
Green Investment Bank still a Concept
Leading figures from across industry warned that the need for new tools to finance future investment in infrastructure are necessary to secure Britain's growth as a low carbon economy. While the coalitions Green Investment Bank (GIB) is supported, it is important to recognise that it is still at present only a concept. read more...
16 July 2010
Leading figures from across industry warned that the need for new tools to finance future investment in infrastructure are necessary to secure Britain's growth as a low carbon economy. While the coalitions Green Investment Bank (GIB) is supported, it is important to recognise that it is still at present only a concept. 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...
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...
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...
Dong buy Severn Power
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
10 March 2009
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
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