Financing
Ethanol in “hangover mode” as sector looks to restructure
The unbridled optimism which spurred the ethanol markets in 2006 has been replaced by fears over the sustainability of some corn-based projects, according analysts speaking at this week’s Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York.
RBS rumours rise on Sempra sale speculation
Sempra Energy is reportedly in talks with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) regarding the potential sale of its commodities arm, Sempra Commodities.
Nymex reportedly in sale talks
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), the world's leading energy exchange, is reportedly in talks regarding a possible sale to NYSE Euronext, Deutsche Boerse AG or Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.
CME sweetens Cbot offer
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has bolstered its offer for the Chicago Board of Trade (Cbot).
CCFE launches clean energy index
The Chicago Climate Futures Exchange (CCFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), announced today that it will launch a futures contract based on WilderHill Clean Energy Index (ECO) on July 13.
JP Morgan establishes alternative energy group
Investment bank JP Morgan has established an alternative energy investment banking group, bolstering its efforts to capitalize on the current growth of environmentally friendly technologies.
CME bolsters bid for CBOT by 16%
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has increased its offer for local counterpart CBOT Holdings, owner of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Lehman Brothers buys Eagle Energy
Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, has announced that it will buy the remaining two thirds of energy marketing and services company Eagle Energy Partners for an undisclosed fee.
UBS
Energy Finance House of the Year
Société Générale
Deal of the Year
Barclays Capital
Structured Products House of the Year
Swiss Re closes European Clean Energy Fund
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the successful close of the European Clean Energy Fund, one of the largest funds of this type in Europe.