Steam Cost in Netherlands
The chart above illustrates Steam cost assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), from May 2022 through May 2023, as described below:
- Steam, MP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, Medium Pressure, Netherlands, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
- Steam, MP, contract price, exw: Steam, Medium Pressure, Netherlands, contract price, exw, formula
- Steam, HP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, High Pressure, Netherlands, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
- Steam, HP, contract price, exw: Steam, High Pressure, Netherlands, contract price, exw, formula
- Steam, LP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, Low Pressure, Netherlands, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
- Steam, LP, contract price, exw: Steam, Low Pressure, Netherlands, contract price, exw, formula
- Steam, LP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, Low Pressure, Netherlands, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
- Steam, HP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, High Pressure, Netherlands, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
- Steam, MP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, Medium Pressure, Netherlands, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
Medium Pressure Steam cash cost for on-site generation in Steam across Netherlands reached 30.40 USD/mt during May 2023, representing a 35% decrease compared to April 2023. Throughout the 12-month period, the cost of Steam in Netherlands declined by 68%. Medium Pressure Steam contract price on an ex-works basis in Steam within Netherlands was assessed at 28.50 USD/mt in May 2023, marking a 37% reduction from the prior month. Over the preceding year, Steam prices in Netherlands fell by 69%. High Pressure Steam cash cost for on-site generation in Steam within Netherlands was valued at 33.00 USD/mt in May 2023, showing a 35% decrease from April 2023. During the 12-month period, Steam costs in Netherlands experienced a 68% decline. High Pressure Steam contract price on an ex-works basis in Steam across Netherlands stood at 31.00 USD/mt during May 2023, reflecting a 36% drop from the previous month. Over the last year, Steam prices in Netherlands decreased by 69%.
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