European power generation

TTF gas prices combine with lower wind output to lift European power prices

David Callanan
September 16, 2026

TTF gas prices rose sharply in the second week of September, with front-month futures reaching €82.05/MWh on September 10—their highest settlement since December 2022. Prices ended the week at €79.52/MWh, 11% higher than the previous Friday. Restricted LNG arrivals from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, combined with stronger European gas demand, maintained upward pressure on the market. Why we […]

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