Overview

The Argus European Electricity service offers a comprehensive view of wholesale European electricity  markets, with a focus on bespoke insight and trusted price benchmarks.

The daily service contains price indexes across the continent, analysis of market dynamics, news and updates on regulatory developments — all available through a wide range of digital delivery mechanisms.

Key features

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Intra-day market

Intra-day market commentary.

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Market commentary

Market commentary filtered by European country.

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Indexes

Volume-weighted, transaction-based indexes.

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Exchange data

Price charts and European exchange data.

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Downloadable data files

More than 30 downloadable data files including EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) trading volumes, European operational power plants and power plant closures.

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Daily assessments

Daily over-the-counter (OTC) assessments for Europe.

Customers that benefit

The Argus European Electricity service provides deep insights to the everchanging market covering all key markets across the continent. It ensures that our client make better decisions based on trusted price benchmarks, live data feeds and independent market analysis.
  • Analysts

    Use Argus to look at the fundamentals of supply and demand in the power market, including the data and downloads feature with information on installed capacities, new plant projects, plant closures and interconnector projects.

  • Power producers

    use Argus indexes to settle spot and long-term sales contracts. The data is used to help them understand forthcoming trends so that they can follow good business practice.

  • Utilities

    need knowledge of long-term trends so that they can effectively manage their energy supply and demand. Argus is a reliable source for market trend analysis and as a basis for independent research.
  • Risk departments

    Use Argus to manage exposure, trading books and leverage.

  • Government officials and regulators

    Use Argus prices for market analysis and our news service to ensure that they are up to date on changes in European regulation and market practice.

Key price assessments

Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.