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Energy markets forces

Factors influencing the ever-changing energy markets are varied and complex. They differ depending on which region, country, economy and commodity you look at. Here are some of the big forces that come to mind:

Energy markets are regulated in many parts of the world. Energy suppliers enjoy a monopoly and tariffs are set by the government.

There is, however, a strong drive towards liberalization. In an open, deregulated energy market, the laws of supply and demand determine the price of energy. Understanding how they work is necessary if you want to be a successful energy buyer.
Deregulation isn’t the only transformative force changing the energy markets landscape. The current renewable energy revolution is reshaping the entire industry.
At the same time, production techniques such as fracking have made more natural gas and oil available to the markets.

On top of this, growth of LNG and its exportation abroad in the form of super-cooled natural gas is globalizing the gas markets.

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A global perspective on energy markets

Analyzing global energy markets is crucial to understanding the fluctuation of local energy prices. Most market observers are used to looking at the Middle-East, Venezuela or China to understand what’s driving the price of oil. But the analysis of natural gas or electricity markets often lacks this global perspective. The increase in LNG trading has caused gas prices to converge. If you want to know what is driving your gas price, you’ll have to look beyond your local market.

Due to a lack of interconnection and the absence of shared energy generation across borders, electricity markets are more local in nature. Nevertheless, as the pricing is largely driven by combustibles that are traded around the world, a global perspective can provide deeper insight into supply and demand fundamentals. Moreover, looking at a phenomenon like the renewable energy revolution from a global perspective can shed light on important developments in your country.

More and more countries are deregulating their energy markets. Drawing lessons from countries that have already gone through the process can help you make the right decisions in this transition phase.

E&C’s energy markets analysis

Analyzing global energy markets is crucial to understanding the fluctuation of local energy prices. However, it is difficult to sift through the torrent of analysis you find online, and a sound analysis of the global supply and demand trends that really drive pricing is often missing. E&C fills this gap through its market intelligence.

E&C’s intelligence on energy markets is different from what you can find elsewhere because:

It is unbiased. At E&C, we are convinced that energy markets are unpredictable. We don’t select facts based on whether or not they fit the bearish or bullish view. This allows us to give you real insight into the continuously changing factors that affect supply and demand.
It is brought to you from an energy buyer’s perspective. We are independent - we only work for energy buyers like you, and our views on the market are generated by our consultants. They offer advice to energy buyers on daily basis, echoing the very same contracting and price management concerns that you have. Our energy market analyses always answer this fundamental question: “what does it mean in terms of buying energy?”.
It is global. We service clients all over the globe. Our consultants work together as one team, sharing their experiences in their specific markets with each other. This allows us to give you insight into global energy market trends.

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Our daily and monthly market analysis. These newsletters provide key pricing information and an overarching written analysis.
Pricing information on your ePoint site.
Blog articles, videos and podcasts which comment on important trends in the markets and in energy buying.
Market presentations that your consultant will use during meetings and conference calls.
Our various events, including webinars and energy conferences.

As an energy market specialist that is extremely well-read, E&C is your ideal sparring partner for talking about what really matters in terms of price development.

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