EEX Achieves Higher 2025 Trading Volumes Driven by Power and Gas Derivatives
EEX Group Market Performance and Financial Highlights
Growth in Trading Volumes Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
April 29 (Reuters) - The European Energy Exchange (EEX) saw a significant increase in trading volumes on EEX Group markets during the first quarter of 2026, driven by heightened uncertainty on global energy markets.
European Power Market Expansion
"Compared to the first quarter of the previous year, European power spot markets at EPEX SPOT grew by 14%, while European power derivatives markets increased by 29%," EEX said in its annual results presentation on Wednesday.
Revenue Growth Driven by Power and Natural Gas
In 2025, the exchange's revenue rose by one-tenth to 737 million euros ($862 million), mainly driven by higher trading volumes in power and natural gas, its highest-revenue business segments.
Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans for 2026
New Product Launches and Market Expansion
For 2026, EEX said it planned to take a number of initiatives, including new short-term power futures in Belgium and Japan and additional maturities in gas derivatives trading.
Financial Performance Breakdown
Earnings and Revenue by Segment
Overall Earnings Growth
EEX, which grew out of a Germany-based electricity bourse founded 25 years ago and is part of Deutsche Boerse, said its earnings before interest and taxes rose 17% to 394 million euros last year.
European Power Derivatives and Spot Markets
Revenue from European power derivatives rose 9% to 211 million euros in 2025, while European spot power market revenue was up 4% at 106 million euros, the EEX reported.
U.S. Commodities and European Gas Derivatives
Revenue from U.S. commodities was up 11% at 46 million euros. Revenue from natural gas derivatives in Europe rose 24% to 38 million euros.
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(Reporting by Tristan Veyet in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
