Electricity
European power market coupling marches on
Market coupling projects continue to spread across Europe, bringing the market closer to achieving a single power price – but challenges still lie ahead. In the first article in a series focusing on European power markets, Gillian Carr looks at the next…
Turning points - Nord Pool Spot's Mikael Lundin
Nord Pool Spot’s chief executive, Mikael Lundin, talks to Gillian Carr about his wanderlust, the quest for greater power market integration in Europe and why everything is about people
Q&A – RWE npower's Volker Beckers
Vanya Dragomanovich talks to RWE npower’s chief executive Volker Beckers about his hopes and concerns for UK electricity market reform and his long-term vision for the UK power markets
Singapore looks to electricity futures market
Singapore is moving closer to the creation of an electricity futures market, according to comments made by the head of the national energy regulator.
UK power chiefs call for more clarity on UK’s Electricity Market Reform
With the UK's power sector estimated to need some £200 billion ($317 billion) worth of investment in the next 10-15 years, much is riding on the Electricity Market Reform, which so far lacks detail, say top power executives
RWE npower: Challenges to UK power sector could provide revenue source for end-users
A potential revenue stream will open up over the next few years for energy-intensive corporations in the UK to sell back-up power to fill supply gaps left by retired plants, says RWE npower
Video: European power market participants bullish on market coupling
Participants within Europe's electricity markets expect market coupling to continue apace in the next few years, making a European-wide integrated power market possible by 2014
Interview: Brix the new Brazilian power market
A new trading platform promises to bring greater transparency to the Brazilian power market. The people behind the venture explain how
US power – capacity
Power market players in the US PJM region remain locked in a stalemate over efforts to ensure reliability of future supply. Is this laying the foundations for price increases and shortages further down the line? Pauline McCallion reports
UK electricity market reform ‘could deter investment’
A recent proposal to implement a capacity mechanism in the UK has sparked concern that government intervention could stifle infrastructure development.
BritNed debut well-received; step to single market
Healthy trading volumes and auction interest bode well for the BritNed interconnector, say European power market participants. Anna Reitman looks at the prospect of a spot market
European power: the future of interconnectors
Ilesh Patel discusses current regulatory, market and financing challenges to international electricity trade, and proposes a plan of action for regulators and actors in the market
Market focus on summer reliability after outages
North American power supply expected to meet demand this summer as Texas system faces increased scrutiny after winter outages
Constellation/Exelon deal signals more power M&A fervour
Low power demand and gas prices drive further US power consolidation as companies try to increase margins through cost reductions
Turning Points: Larry Kellerman, CEO Quantum Utility Generation
A career so far spent pushing the boundaries of the US power market has lead Larry Kellerman of Quantum Utility Generation to the world of private equity. Pauline McCallion finds out more
UK-Netherlands electricity cable starts commercial operations
BritNed is the first electricity interconnector between the two countries and has a capacity of 1000MW which can flow in either direction depending on relative supply and demand.
MEFF launches central clearing for electricity derivatives
Increased liquidity in the Spanish market necessitates netting and reduction of counterparty risk, says managing director
Sponsored Q&A: APX-ENDEX
The BritNed joint venture aims to form electricity trade links between Great Britain and the Netherlands. APX-ENDEX Chief Executive Officer Bert den Ouden talks about the company’s role and how the project will impact positively on both markets
Steady progress for European power market coupling
Market coupling is widely regarded as one of the most important methods of improving efficiency in the European electricity markets. But can the various initiatives in place and in the pipeline – with their multitude of stakeholders and interests –…
Netherlands–Belgium cross-border intra-day electricity trading begins
Move will lead to alignment of intra-day fees in March
International banks to fight over ANZ and Westpac power trading experts
As the Australian power market grows, international investment banks will need to bag the local talent to capitalise on the opportunities presented, say experts
Video: Central and Eastern Europe Conference special report
Energy Risk traveled to Warsaw, Poland for the its Central and Eastern Europe Conference. High-profile market participants from the region attended the event and discussed the progress and potential going forward.