Argus Global Energy Certificates
Overview
The Argus Global Energy Certificates report delivers electricity and gas energy attribute certificate prices, news, analysis and other trade data, bringing transparency to voluntary renewables market for the energy transition.
Achieving net zero is a major consideration for all parts of the economy. Energy producers and traders, utilities, energy intensive consumers, retail energy customers and investors are considering means to mitigate exposure to fossil fuels and carbon-intensive energy.
Energy attributes certificates and associated schemes — including guarantees of origin in Europe, national renewable energy certificates schemes and globally traded International Renewable Energy Certificates — enable the documentation of renewable energy supply through the value chain. The certificate acts as a premium to the energy cost, guaranteeing supply originates from a desired non-carbon-emitting source.
Argus’ dedicated market research and access, and resulting price methodologies, mean robust price assessments and indexes, bringing transparency to the trade in green energy premiums.
Key features
Global coverage
Prices for energy certificates from all major trading hubs
Weekly updates
Commentaries and analysis of market fundamentals
Historical data
Access price history and charts through Argus Direct
Methodology
A well-established methodology to underpin all analysis and price discovery
Vintage analysis
Understand how market is pricing different vintages
Demand factor
Latest views on demand and underlying factors
Customers that benefit
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Renewable electricity and biomethane producers and sellers
Can use Argus’ prices to evaluate portfolios, for planning, and for benchmarking supply agreements.
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Guarantee of Origin traders and market analysts
Can manage risk, develop trading strategies and benchmark trades using Argus’ prices.
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Energy-intensive industrial consumers
Can develop GOO-backed feedstock strategies, manage risk and purchase supply linked to the price assessments.
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Independent references
Can help renewable investors and financial institutions portfolio development and management. The independent prices can aid informed decision-making during the energy transition.
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ESG-minded industrial and commercial businesses
Can track market developments and look to negotiate supply agreements with a view on current Argus-published GOO prices.
Product specifications
Weekly comprehensive coverage of energy certificates market with in-depth analysis, key market data and market-moving news.
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.