Market Timing Matters: Securing Value Amid SA Futures Volatility

Energy prices never sit still. They ebb and flow with the weather, international events, planned and unplanned generator outages, policy shifts and countless other forces. That’s why effective procurement isn’t a once‑every‑three‑years exercise—it’s a full‑time discipline that rewards insight, agility and timing.

Earlier this month our analysts spotted a sharp dip in South Australia’s 2026 Cal Base futures—an inflection point in an otherwise downward trend that was already showing signs of reversal. Acting immediately, we locked in supply for a South Australian client with a 5 GWh‑per‑year load hours before prices bounced back.

The result? Substantial savings and long‑term price certainty that simply wouldn’t have been available a day later. 

 This success illustrates a simple truth: it’s not just about going to market—it’s about knowing when. Energy procurement isn’t guesswork; it’s driven by data, experience and constant market vigilance.

Thinking about your next contract? Let’s talk strategy—before, during and long after the tender. Our team is watching the market so you don’t have to.