The Spark Spread & Power Plant Economics

Converting Gas to Electricity for Profit

FUNDAMENTALS

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Key Topics Covered

  • Spark Spread Basics: The margin between electricity price and the cost of gas to generate it.
  • Heat Rates: Understanding thermal efficiency and how it affects profitability.
  • Clean vs. Dark Spreads: Accounting for carbon costs in generation economics.
  • Trading Strategies: How to trade around power plant optionality and flexibility.