Your invite to our wholesale Summer Outlook 2021 webinar

We are delighted to invite you to our wholesale Summer Outlook webinar.

On 12 May, Cornwall Insight will be hosting an open webinar covering our independent views, analysis and outlook of the upcoming summer 2021 period.

As part of this session, we will explore a range of both historic and forward facing analysis on GB gas, power and global commodities markets and the role these could ultimately play in shaping GB pricing trends going forward. We will also cover topical market developments expected over the summer period.

Find out more about:

  • Review of recent pricing developments
  • Trends developing in the wholesale and commodities market
  • Summer demand outlook
  • Notable developments to watch out for 

If you are interested in attending to hear our views on these developments, please follow the link to registration here.

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