Slot Availability

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The Access API allows you to import terminal slots availability data from the Access platform. Below is a typical step-by-step process of accessing specific datasets.

Access terminal slots are released at 00:00 GMT.

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Get Latest Terminal Slots Release

/beta/terminal-slots/releases/latest/

This endpoint allows you to import the latest terminal slots release for all terminals listed on the platform.

The output includes, for each terminal:

• The terminal name and code.
• The front-month and forward curve slot availability, caped to M+12.
• All slots coming after grouped into M>12.
• Month start dates.

This endpoint can return data in either JSON or CSV format (see header parameters).

See API Reference

Get Terminal Slots Release

/beta/terminal-slots/releases/{release_date}/

This endpoint allows you to import terminal slots releases at a specific date for all terminals listed on the platform.

The output includes, for each terminal:

• The terminal name and code.
• The front-month and forward curve slot availability, caped to M+12.
• All slots coming after grouped into M>12.
• Month start dates.

Note: New slots are released on weekdays, excluding UK public holidays.

This endpoint can return data in either JSON or CSV format (see header parameters).

See API Reference

List Terminals

/beta/terminal-slots/terminals/

List all terminals listed on the platform that support slots. Each terminal has its first and latest release date.

This endpoint can return data in either JSON or CSV format (see header parameters).

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Get Terminal Slots Per Terminal

/beta/terminal-slots/terminals/{terminal_uuid}/

This endpoint allows you to download terminal slots evolution. One should query /beta/terminal-slots/terminals/ first, to list all available terminals.

The output includes:

• The terminal name and code.
• The front-month and forward curve slot availability, capped to M+12.
• All slots coming after grouped into M>12.
• Month start dates.

This endpoint can return data in either JSON or CSV format (see header parameters).

See API Reference