Asia
Europe – Threat to long term oil supplies
European domestic reserves of crude oil are declining at a rapid pace and with European energy demand set to pick up, the region could be exposed to additional security of supply risks, reports Katie Holliday
Oil price outlook
Despite oil prices staying tightly within range over the past year, Lianna Brinded finds out that most analysts see prices becoming more closely correlated to supply and demand fundamentals and edging higher, with $100/bbl expected for 2012
Energy Risk Asia 2010 conference
With global regulation changes causing market concern and businesses tipped to move to Asia seen by analysts as a beacon of supply and demand growth, this year's Energy Risk Asia conference in Singapore couldn’t have come at a better time
Video: BNP Paribas's head of commodity derivatives Asia-Pacific
Frederic Hervouet, head of commodity derivatives for the Asia-Pacific at BNP Paribas, talks to Lianna Brinded about hedging strategies for energy and commodities
Evolving risks require new answers
The methods Asian energy and commodities companies use to finance and hedge projects have merged, says Natixis’s Asia-Pacific energy and commodities chief
Regulatory changes push OTC energy and commodities markets to Asia
The over-the-counter energy and commodities market is being pushed to Asia by fears over Western regulatory changes, says managing director of technology provider Trayport
China CDMs plummet by 30% on legality risk
The number of approved Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in China tumbles by 30% after investors voice concerns that the generated credits will not be legal under future emissions' regulation
Tocom relaxes market rules to ease foreign trade
The Tokyo Commodity Exchange has eased rules for foreign commodity brokers wanting to trade on its platform in a move that is expected to boost volumes, Katie Holliday reports
Platts’ new coal price assessment reflects Indian potential
Launch of Platts thermal coal price assessment for India highlights the country's growing importance as a leading coal producer and importer
Bumpy ride for freight market
The inherent volatility of the freight derivatives market is part of what makes it so appealing to hedgers and speculators. Katie Holliday takes a close look at what has driven recent extreme volatility in the Capesize market and speaks to analysts about…
A turning point for crude oil indexes
In the year since major producers in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait adopted the Argus sour crude index (ASCI) as a pricing benchmark for their imports into the US, Alex Davis examines the impact the new benchmark has had on global oil pricing mechanisms
Singapore bids to be Asian derivatives and clearing hub
As trading regulations and central counterparty (CCP) clearing becomes a reality for the global derivatives market, Lianna Brinded investigates whether US and European firms will take their energy and commodities business to Singapore
LCH.Clearnet in a raft of Asia deal talks
Clearing giant LCH.Clearnet strengthens its position in Asia as it looks to seal a number of clearing deals with a raft of exchanges and other market participants
China homes in on shale gas
China hopes to replicate the United States’ success in exploring and producing shale gas as the country looks to tap into new energy resources
Asian demand spurs commodities boom
Asian demand for commodities continues to be insatiable. Alex Davis looks at how western investment banks are looking to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the growth
European refineries face difficult times
European refining has been in the doldrums for the last few years. Alex Davis looks at the outlook for Europe’s refiners and at how this will affect hedging strategies
Container swap derivative clearing to boost market
LCH Clearnet's launch of a new over-the-counter (OTC) clearing service for container freight swap agreements is set to inject liquidity into the emerging market
Gazprom sees huge potential in Asian gas
Gazprom Marketing & Trading expands into Asia with the opening of its Singapore shipping unit
S&P to launch commodity sub-indexes amid US regulation fears
Ratings agency and financial research firm Standard & Poor’s (S&P) is to roll out two commodity-related sub-indexes that focus only on European and Asian contracts in response to fears the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will make further…
Energy Risk Asia Awards Ceremony 2009
The ceremony for Energy Risk’s Asia Awards 2009 was held in Singapore in September. Full coverage of the winners was featured in the October issue of Energy Risk
Energy Risk Asia 2009 conference
The second Energy Risk Asia conference provided trading professionals a platform for networking and discussing the latest industry trends in the region. Pauline McCallion reports
Volumes Soar at Asian Commodities Exchanges
Volumes on many Asian commodity exchanges soared last year despite the impact of the financial crisis on their US and European counterparts. With strong Asian commodity demand forecast, Katie Holliday looks at the outlook for Asian exchange trading