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Constellation's ratings hit bodes ill for merchant energy players
Constellation Energy's excessive exposure to liquidity risk has contributed to a significant credit ratings downgrade for the firm, finds Jayne Jung
Martin Fraenkel
Martin Fraenkel, the global head of commodities at Calyon, talks to Katie Holliday about the commodity he values most highly – people
RGGI futures competition hots up
As the fledgling US Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative finds its feet, is there sufficient liquidity for two exchange-traded futures contracts? Katie Holliday finds out. Additional reporting by Roderick Bruce
Power struggle
Forward liquidity has been lacking in the UK power market since 2002, and attempts to improve the situation have met with little success. Roderick Bruce considers what the future may hold for UK power trading
A path for renewables
Renewable energy needs to become a bigger part of the US energy mix, but there are still a number of hurdles to clear, explains Richard McMahon of the Edison Electric Institute
Powerful ambition
Backed by the financial might of Russia's Renova Group, Avelar Energy is investing in conventional and renewable energy assets across western Europe. Avelar's CEO, Igor Akhmerov, tells Roderick Bruce about his company's strategy
Special Report: Energy-intensive corporations
The impact of fuel costs on the bottom line of energy-intensive companies has grown steadily over recent years, but when the price of crude oil spiked to $147 a barrel in mid-July, even the world’s largest industrial corporations began to feel the pinch.
Grabbing new business
Global exchanges are vying for a largerslice of the growing OTC market, just asincreasing US market regulation couldpush business towards regional exchanges.Catherine Lacoursière reports
Where to now?
Is risk management improving? Are thegas markets safe? Where are oil pricesgoing? Respondents give their opinionsin a survey conducted at Energy RiskUSA. Katie Holliday reports