Master Introduction to UK and European Energy Markets

One-Day Training Course, 5 Jun 2026

Gain a clear understanding of the key forces shaping UK and European gas and power pricing through Marex’s one-day training program. The course explores core market fundamentals alongside technical and regulatory influences.

Topics covered include the development of European energy supply, the globalization of gas markets, energy market liberalization, and upcoming regulatory pressures. It also examines market composition and liquidity, as well as the fundamental and technical factors that influence price formation.

Delivered by Marex’s Energy Markets Editor, the course uses real-world case studies to provide practical insight into how evolving energy markets operate. It is ideal for anyone new to the industry, or those seeking a refreshed perspective on current wholesale market trends.

Course details

Agenda

• UK gas and power market history
• The supply chain
• Trading – who trades, where they trade and how they trade
• Market structure – how it works
• A look at the live trading screens and a tour of the trading floor
• End-user-buying – the flexible revolution
• Market price drivers
• The European and global context. Oil, emissions and other adjacent markets
• Price outlook – what is set to influence prices over the next few weeks, months and years
• Market intelligence
• Q&A

The speaker

Ben Samuel has over 13 years of experience in gas and power markets
and became the editor of energy markets for Marex in January 2022.
Prior to this, he held senior editorial positions at a leading gas and
power markets reporting agency and a publication covering the clean
technology sector.

More info

• Date: Friday, 5 June 2026
• Duration: 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Venue: 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TQ
• Timings: 09:30 – 16:30 BST
• Cost: £695 + VAT per participant, £1145 + VAT for two (contact the team for group discounts)

Please note an online version of the course is also available. Please contact the team for more details.

Get in touch

To sign up or for more information please contact Ben Samuel: bsamuel@marex.com
+44 (0)20 7655 6320