Speculators and increased fossil fuel use drive EUA prices higher
December EUA prices continued to increase for the second month, driven from longer positions from funds, despite the USA leaving the Paris Agreement. In addition, the EU emissio...
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EUA prices driven sharply up by TTF gas and contract shift – limited liquidity in December
December EUA prices were up due to higher TTF gas prices and an illiquid market in the holidays. Coal burning led to higher emissions and compliance buying increased. As no acti...
EUA prices still in range – shadowing gas prices in lack of news
November saw a rise in the EUA prices, mostly driven upwards by higher gas prices, as coal burning led to higher emissions and as the compliance buying increased. The market was...
EUA prices still under pressure but above key EUR60 level, awaiting US policies in 2025
Fluctuations in TTF gas prices and coal have been the main factors driving the market, where prices have now been ranging between EUR60-66. The US election result is expected to...
New EU Commission continues green focus – market testing to major support levels, driven down by energy complex
The newly appointed EU Commission has a greener focus but also prioritises EU competitiveness. The Danish Commissioner for Energy and Housing could focus on energy savings in bu...
Carbon price sees sharp falls, testing major support
The EUA price has been steadily falling in alignment with the lower energy complex. A rally towards EUR74 in mid-August, talking the market back in the long-term uptrend, was pu...
China to include cement in national carbon trading
China has announced its draft plan to expand the country’s carbon trading market by including cement as well as electrolytic aluminium and steel, seeking public feedback. The dr...
Carbon market trades within range, falling back with equity markets
By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark Following the French election the carbon market rose towards EUR71.50 and seemed to be back in the uptrend. However, the events in ...
Carbon market recovers from steep decline, supported by speculative buying and European and French election outcomes
By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The political influence in the EU ETS market was underlined during June, where the market fell sharply up to the 9 June parliamenta...
US considering carbon pricing for imports
The US is looking to a potential carbon pricing system for goods and services imported into the country as part of a wider carbon policy. The step is a key policy shift as it lo...