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UK Gas Storage Heading into Summer: What the Data Says

European storage sites are filling ahead of schedule, but UK-specific dynamics — including Norwegian flow variability and LNG terminal utilisation — paint a more nuanced picture for Q3 forward curves.

7 July 2026·6 min read
Procurement Strategy8 min read

The Case for Tranche Buying in a Volatile Market

Fixed-price contracts remain the default for most commercial buyers, but the risk-adjusted case for structured tranche strategies has rarely been stronger. We examine the evidence.

30 June 2026Read more
Methodology7 min read

How PWFV Handles Geopolitical Tail Risk

Probability-weighted fair value analysis is designed for uncertainty — but how does the framework incorporate low-probability, high-impact scenarios? A walkthrough of our scenario construction process.

23 June 2026Read more
Policy & Regulation5 min read

Capacity Market Reform: Implications for Industrial Buyers

Proposed changes to the UK Capacity Market settlement mechanism could materially affect power price volatility through 2027–2028. Here is what procurement teams need to know.

16 June 2026Read more
Market Analysis6 min read

Carbon Price Correlation: EUA vs UK ETS Divergence

The post-Brexit divergence between EU and UK carbon markets has created a structural pricing anomaly that continues to influence power generation economics in Great Britain.

9 June 2026Read more
Procurement Strategy9 min read

Evaluating Broker Independence: A Framework for Buyers

Not all energy brokers are equal — and the conflicts of interest embedded in commission-based advisory are rarely disclosed clearly. A practical framework for procurement teams.

2 June 2026Read more

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