Argus North American Heat Rate Curves
Overview
When participating in the energy commodities markets, you need the most accurate forward prices from a source without distortion or bias. Our clients act with confidence because our forward curves are built from unbiased, industry-specific methodologies with undistorted, fair market values. You can trust Argus' forward curves to provide deep market insights and data to support precision in your risk management and bottom line.
Key features
Daily electricity heat rates curves
More than 70 major electricity hubs as a valued function of CME Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures.
Heat rate curves
Forward price curves for standard On Peak, Off Peak and Round-the-Clock (RTC) forward contracts.
Quotes relative to Nymex
Heat rate curves are quoted relative to Nymex natural gas plus over-the-counter (OTC) locations.
Robust methodology
Independent and transparent market-appropriate methodology.
Delivery options
Receive our forward curve data via data feed, third-party channel partners, our client portal or via email.
Customers that benefit
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Risk managers
Risk managers use our forward curves data for unbiased, third-party curve validation against counterparties and internal valuations.
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Traders
Traders rely on our extensive historical analysis when determining locational and temporal spread relationships and use prior-day curves on a daily basis as a reference when entering the market the following morning.
Product specifications
Our coverage of daily electricity forward curve assessments spans more than 70 locations, including all the major electricity hubs and relevant trading locations in North America.
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.
