News that Britain’s largest natural gas storage site Rough could be out of action for the coming winter sent shock waves through the NBP market. The announcement has ramifications not just in Britain, but throughout northwest Europe due to the influence of the NBP. So how much does Britain actually rely on Rough to supply […]
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Northwest Europe is a surprisingly important source of LNG
The content of my conversations with LNG traders and ship brokers has changed in recent months with a much greater interest now in pricing developments at northwest European gas hubs. About a year ago Europe was touted by LNG sellers as the key source of demand in a market that would be oversupplied for years […]
European Commission’s drafting feedback tool a win for transparency
The launch of the European Commission’s new public feedback tool is a much-needed step forward for transparency in the EU law-making process. The tool, available here, was launched on 30 June and gives the public access to draft delegated and implementing acts. The public can also lodge feedback via the tool for four weeks after […]
Brexit and UK energy investment – how long before the dust will settle?
Following on from my colleague Fionn O’Raghallaigh’s excellent blog post on Brexit and financial regulation, I find myself sitting at work two Tuesdays after the Monday after the Friday before. As editor of a power market publication, I can often find myself reading or writing about wind power, but this time it is about wind […]