TTF Reaches February High as Weather and Gas-for-Power Demand Tighten the Market
European gas prices remained highly weather-sensitive in early February, with TTF reaching a monthly high of €35.7/MWh on 6 February. Low storage, colder forecasts and stronger gas-for-power demand kept the market exposed before later geopolitical shocks.
EU Russian Gas Phase-Out Becomes Law as Storage Falls to 2022-Like Levels
The EU’s formal approval of a stepwise Russian gas phase-out marks a structural turning point for European gas markets. However, the decision came as storage fell to 44%, highlighting the tension between long-term security policy and short-term supply risk.
Europe expected to import record LNG in 2026: structural reliance on global gas markets deepens
Europe is expected to import a record volume of liquefied natural gas in 2026, underlining the region’s deepening reliance on global LNG markets. Reuters reported, citing the International Energy Agency’s quarterly Gas Market Report, that European LNG imports are forecast to reach 185 billion cubic metres in 2026.
Why TTF & power prices jumped (week of 12–18 Jan 2026)
The week of 12–18 January 2026 reminded buyers how quickly winter risk can reprice Europe. TTF jumped about 30% on colder weather expectations and tight inventories: pulling power higher, especially in tight hours, with carbon adding extra uplift.
European Energy Paradox: Why Cheap Gas Won't Fix Power Volatility in 2026
While 2026 promises relief in natural gas prices due to a global LNG surplus, European businesses face a new challenge: structural electricity volatility.
Europe’s power markets in 2025: record renewables, record volatility - and a procurement reset
Europe’s 2025 power market is defined by record renewables, and record volatility. Midday oversupply, negative prices, and grid bottlenecks are changing what a “good” energy deal looks like. For buyers, the new edge is flexibility: smarter fixing/unfixing decisions, better contract optionality, diversified supply, and practical tools like batteries and demand shifting.