European Power Trading
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In 2022 we estimate total power trading volumes in the major European markets fell by 31% on the year in 2022 to 5,696 TWh. This was the biggest annual decline since we started tracking the market in 2000. It took the market down to volume levels not seen for decades.
This 75 page report offers a comprehensive analysis of the European power trading market. It covers power trading volume trends, the leading western European power exchanges, major brokers, top trading players, power industry fundamentals, and power company rankings. Market characteristics and developments are illustrated in 21 tables and 35 charts:
Chapter 1 – European Power Markets Profile
This chapter reviews consumption, power generation, physical trading and supply price trends in the EU 27 markets and the UK. It begins with a profile of Europe’s position in the global power market. Next EU national markets and consumption trends up to 2021 are covered. A detailed review of the EU’s power generation mix follows. The sizeable and important cross-border trading sector is also profiled. The chapter concludes with coverage of widely varying pre-tax supply prices in EU markets.
Chapter 2 – Wholesale Power Price Trends
This chapter profiles price developments, which have been highly volatile over the short and long term alike. Country rankings are included.
Chapter 3 – Power Trading Markets
This chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of power trading in the major markets – Germany, France, the Nordic region, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. It begins with a big picture profile of total trading volumes in spot and forward markets, followed by summaries of key drivers and trading market “churn factors”. The chapter then presents detailed reviews of sector developments, forward market rankings, and the key trends in all the major markets. Major traders are also profiled. The chapter concludes with an analysis of the OTC brokerage sector.
Chapter 4 – Western European Power Exchanges
This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the western European power exchange business. It begins with a summary of the exchanges and their trading segment coverage. Next trading volume trends from 2018 to 2022 in all the main trading segments (spot, forward, and OTC clearing) are profiled.
Chapter 5 – Power Company Rankings
This chapter provides a profile of the top twenty European power industry players, ranked by power sales in 2021. It begins with a summary of key financial indicators. Power sales and generation and carbon emissions are also reviewed.
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