Wind energy production decline drove up European electricity market prices despite lower gas prices in the fourth week of September
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 28, 2026. In the fourth week of September, weekly prices rose in most major European electricity markets, driven by a drop in wind energy production despite lower gas prices. Italy was the exception, as higher wind energy production and lower demand pushed prices down. The British market registered its highest daily […]
European electricity markets end the third week of September lower after reaching daily highs at the start of the week
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 21, 2026. In the third week of September, weekly prices fell in most major European electricity markets, supported by higher wind energy production and lower demand, despite high gas prices. France, Portugal, Spain and the Nordic market reached their highest daily prices since December 2022. TTF gas registered its highest settlement […]
Winter 2026-2027 in Europe: who is best prepared with gas at highs and reserves at lows
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 16, 2026. European natural gas is trading at highs not seen since late 2022, and European Union reserves stand well below the average of recent years for this time of year. However, the generation mix, the reliance on gas for heating and industry and the interconnection capacity of each country determine […]
TTF gas prices at their highest levels since 2022 and lower wind energy production drive up European electricity market prices in the second week of September
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 14, 2026. In the second week of September, weekly prices increased in most European electricity markets. Lower wind energy production in Germany and France, together with higher gas and CO2 prices, drove this trend, while stronger wind energy production pushed prices down in Spain and Portugal. Tensions in the Middle East […]
TTF gas hits highest level since 2023 and Brent climbs back above $100/bbl
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 9, 2026. TTF gas and Brent oil futures prices continue their climb amid heightened geopolitical tension in the Middle East. The Front‑Month TTF gas futures contract closed on September 8 at €75.84/MWh and during the September 9 session it reached €79.00/MWh, its highest level since early 2023. Meanwhile, the Front‑Month Brent […]
TTF gas and Southern European electricity markets hit their highest levels since 2022 and 2023 in the first week of September
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 7, 2026. In the first week of September, Spain and Portugal reached their highest daily electricity prices since December 2022, while Italy reached its highest level since January 2023, amid lower wind energy production, higher demand and elevated gas prices. The main European electricity markets set records for solar photovoltaic energy […]
Electricity and gas futures point to a winter of high prices in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 2, 2026. Electricity futures have risen sharply in Europe over the summer, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising gas prices. The rise increases hedging costs for large consumers and electro-intensive industry, while higher price curves may improve the bankability of renewable PPAs. Rise in electricity futures prices Electricity […]
European electricity markets registered higher wind energy production and lower prices in the fourth week of August
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 31, 2026. In the fourth week of August, weekly prices fell in most European electricity markets. A widespread increase in wind energy production supported this trend, with Italy as the exception. Portugal set a wind energy production record for an August day. Brent futures fell. In contrast, TTF gas futures rose, […]
Interview by El Periódico de la Energía with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 31, 2026. Interview by Ramón Roca, director of El Periódico de la Energía, with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence, founder and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. European gas prices have risen sharply again this summer, and electricity futures for the coming months have also become more expensive. Are we […]
Gas, futures and hedging: when waiting is also a risk decision
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 25, 2026. The rebound in TTF gas and its impact on electricity market prices puts the spotlight once again on the purchasing strategies of large consumers. In a highly volatile environment, deciding when and how much to hedge requires analysing not only market prices, but also the risks and outlook for […]
TTF gas at its highest since January 2023 drives up European electricity market prices in the third week of August
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 24, 2026. In the third week of August, weekly average prices rose in most of the main European electricity markets. The increase in TTF gas and CO₂ and the fall in solar energy production drove this trend. In Spain, Portugal and Italy, higher wind energy production and lower demand favored the […]
European gas reserves at their lowest in recent years: pressure on summer prices and risk for the winter
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 19, 2026. The European Union’s gas reserves currently stand at around 61% of their capacity, the lowest level for this time of year in recent years, even below the level recorded in 2021. In recent days, gas prices have risen and, on August 18, TTF gas futures reached their highest value […]