Pricing & Markets Market Research Reports

As many consumers and ratepayers know, the price of energy fluctuates with organic, market-driven demand, but also speculation, infrastructural and supply chain bottlenecks, and regional and temporal scarcity. Examples of pricing and cost fluctuations can be found with fossil fuel commodities, notably petroleum products and natural gas, but also grid electricity. Market speculation, particularly in futures, can drive up spot prices and new contracts for petroleum and natural gas, as scarcity is perceived in future markets. Reductions in production volumes for oil can also lead to higher prices, as has been the case with political disturbances in oil-producing economies as well as politically-motivated embargoes. Similarly, supply gluts and falling demand can dramatically reduce market prices. For example, both factors affected plummeting natural gas prices in North America in the past few years as shale gas production increased and demand fell in a recessionary economy. Damaged or inactive refinery capacities can also affect petroleum product pricing down the supply chain, as has occurred in the US following the closure and debilitation of refineries along the Gulf Coast following natural disasters.

Similar to commodity supply chains, disturbances in transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure and lower available capacities for energy transmission can increase prices in spot, day-ahead and contract electricity. Similarly, premiums are paid for renewable energy electricity due to higher generation costs and regulatory mechanisms like feed-in tariffs (FIT). Fuel costs can also drive up prices for electricity, particularly with gas turbines. Seasonal and daily demand spikes or load peaks greatly increase prices or rates for electricity.

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Pricing & Markets Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Costa Rica

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  • Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Ukraine

    ... June, from 3.7% y/y in May. But due to stronger growth in Q1, GDP reached a decent 4.1% y/y expansion in H1. Although we still expect GDP will climb by 3.8% this year, risks are ... Read More

  • United Kingdom Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2024

    ... major policies governing the renewable energy market in the country and provides information on renewable policies/developments at a regional/municipal level. The report discusses renewable energy targets and plans along with the present policy framework, giving ... Read More

  • Demand Response Management Systems (DRMS)

    ... is expected to reach US$11.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030. DRMS Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 9.2% ... Read More

  • Subsea Systems

    ... at a CAGR of 3.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030. SURF, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.8% CAGR and reach US$5.8 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Iran

    ... to slow in 2024 due to reduced oil exports and fixed investment. Growth is projected to slow in FY2024 to 2.9%, hindered by tighter sanctions affecting oil production and a decline in the non-oil sector. Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Kuwait

    Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Kuwait Industrial production (manufacturing, extraction and utilities) is forecast to lag economic growth in 2024, increasing by 0.3%, picking up to 1.9% growth in 2025. Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - United Arab Emirates

    Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - United Arab Emirates Industrial production (manufacturing, extraction and utilities) is forecast to outpace economic growth in 2024, increasing by 4.1%, picking up to 5.8% growth in 2025. Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Saudi Arabia

    Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Saudi Arabia Industrial production (manufacturing, extraction and utilities) is forecast to lag economic growth in 2024, falling by 0.3%, picking up to 9.7% growth in 2025. Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Europe

    ... forecast for Kyrgyzstan to 4% y/y, 0.2ppts down from the previous forecast. We expect that growth will drop to 3.2% y/y in 2025, but will then hover around 4% in the medium to long term. Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Albania

    ... with a strong finish to 2023 providing a healthy carryover for growth in 2024. Growth will moderate over this year as we estimate the economy is operating above potential, but quarterly momentum will be supported ... Read More

  • Clean Energy Markets in China

    ... maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, import & export, consumer consumption and capital investment for over two decades. This new study examines China's economic trends, ... Read More

  • Fossil Fuel Markets in China

    ... maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, import & export, consumer consumption and capital investment for over two decades. This new study examines China's economic trends, ... Read More

  • Oil and Gas Energy Markets in China

    ... grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, import & export, consumer consumption and capital investment for over two decades. This new study ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Oil Storages

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • Global Electricity Retailing Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The electricity retailing market includes net consumption of electricity by end-users. By end-use, the ... Read More

  • Analysis by Region - Europe

    ... raised our GDP growth forecasts for Turkmenistan by 0.1ppt to 3.1% y/y in 2023 and by 0.5ppts to 2.7% y/y in 2024, as we expect energy prices to rise due to an intensifying Israel-Hamas conflict. Read More

  • Southeast Asia Oil and Gas Upstream Development Trends and Forecast by Countries, Terrain, Facility Type and Companies, 2023-2027

    ... active fields of 476 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (mboed) from 4,861 mboed in 2023 to 4,385 mboed in 2027. This is most likely attributed to the natural decline in producing fields, coupled with the ... Read More

  • 2023 Electricity Marketing and Brokering Global Market Size & Growth Report with COVID-19 & Recession Risk Impact

    ... and share across 4 global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 216 countries. Figures are from 2014 through 2022, with forecasts for 2023 and 2027. The historical ... Read More

  • Global Energy Trading and Risk Management Market 2023-2027

    ... The report on the energy trading and risk management market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers ... Read More

  • New Economic Reality: Rising Energy Pressures

    ... for innovation and investments in renewables and green technologies. Timely and effective business strategy adjustments and contingency plans are key to cope with energy price fluctuations and cost pressures, and to address the changing consumer ... Read More

  • Analysis by Region - MENA - Saudi Arabia

    ... by a 5.4% y/y rise in non-oil activities last year, growth expanded by 3.9% y/y in Q1 2023. Oil activities were also 1.4% y/y higher in Q1, while government activities were much stronger than in ... Read More

  • United States (US) Renewable Energy Policy Handbook, 2023 Update

    ... offers comprehensive information on major policies governing the renewable energy market in the country and provides information on renewable policies/developments at a regional/municipal level. The report discusses renewable energy targets and plans along with the ... Read More

  • Asia Pacific (APAC) Renewable Energy Policy Handbook, 2023 Update

    ... covers 15 major countries in the Asia Pacific region - Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The report offers comprehensive information on major policies ... Read More

  • Trend Opportunity Profiles—Economic Trends (Second Edition)

    ... business and economic environment. These trends create direct opportunities for major sectors, such as technology, energy, food and agriculture, industrial, mobility, business and financial services, health and medicine, retail, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Included ... Read More

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