Mind Energy said in its Q4 Nordic Energy Market Insight that available hydro generation is about 11 TWh below normal as the region enters the winter heating season, raising the risk of sharp price spikes during cold, low‑wind periods, especially in southern Nordic price zones. Tight European gas supply—low storage levels and LNG flow constraints linked to Middle East shipping disruptions—will increase the Nordic market’s exposure to continental price movements.

2026-11-09

Mind Energy said in its Q4 Nordic Energy Market Insight that available hydro generation is about 11 TWh below normal as the region enters the winter heating season, raising the risk of sharp price spikes during cold, low‑wind periods, especially in southern Nordic price zones. Tight European gas supply—low storage levels and LNG flow constraints linked to Middle East shipping disruptions—will increase the Nordic market’s exposure to continental price movements.