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WHAT WILL THE ENERGY INDUSTRY LOOK LIKE IN 30-YEARS’ TIME?

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on September 30, 2013

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· Last updated: October 5, 2013

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Courtesy of Allegro Development

Energy commodity prices have been on a rollercoaster ride since the early 1980s. The next three decades promise even more dramatic change as factors like fuel efficiency, shale gas and unconventional fuels alter the market balance between current exporting and importing regions.

Allegro: energy market trends

Allegro: energy market trends

Courtesy of Allegro Development

Energy commodity prices have been on a rollercoaster ride since the early 1980s. The next three decades promise even more dramatic change as factors like fuel efficiency, shale gas and unconventional fuels alter the market balance between current exporting and importing regions.

Allegro: energy market trends

Allegro: energy market trends

Key Takeaways

  • Energy commodity markets have been volatile since the 1980s due to factors like shale gas and fuel efficiency.
  • Unconventional fuels and increased market granularity—from monthly to sub-hourly trading—are transforming energy trading dynamics.
  • Global shifts in exporter-importer balances will reshape regional energy markets and investment flows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What factors drove energy commodity volatility since the 1980s?
A mix of fuel efficiency gains, shale gas boom, and unconventional fuels disrupted traditional exporter-importer dynamics.
How is trading granularity evolving?
Markets are shifting from monthly or quarterly contracts to daily, hourly, and even sub-hourly settlements, increasing data demands.
What will alter importer-exporter balances?
Technological advances like shale, efficiency improvements, and new fuel sources will redefine global energy trade flows.

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