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Exclusive video: Impact of CO2 on power prices
Power risk managers may face previously unforeseen cost challenges in the next few years, as not enough research has been done to quantify the marginal effects carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions prices will have on the electricity generation sector, says…
Oil outlook revised down
Oil prices are not expected to top $100/bbl in 2010 as energy sector participants pare down their 2010 forecasts in light of supply issues
‘Revolutionary’ voluntary carbon platform won’t transform market, say experts
A new platform for electronic trading of voluntary carbon credits, claiming to revolutionise the market, has met a muted response from industry participants
Exclusive Credit Suisse video: energy price outlooks
Crude oil prices will stay range-bound over the next three years, due to substantial Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) spare capacity, growing global demand and significant financial flows, says Credit Suisse’s head of global…
Exclusive Kaminski Video: energy risk management challenges
The energy markets still face an unprecedented level of regulatory risk over the next year, as impending changes to the US financial system loom, while at the same time, BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill has presented major operational risk factors for the…
Special regulation report from Houston
With the US set to unveil the largest set of financial regulation reforms of the past 30 years, Lianna Brinded reports from Houston, Texas, on how these changes will effect the energy and commodities industry.
Tricorona purchase aimed at bolstering Barclays' CER portfolio
Barclays' $143 million bid for Tricorona should provide the bank with value all along the emissions supply chain
Industry calls for wider standardised baselines for CDM
CDM would be boosted by the introduction of standardised baselines, say experts
Singapore's SMX WTI contracts seen struggling against NYMEX and ICE
The Singapore Mercantile Exchange WTI contracts, which offer a WTI contract throughout the Asian time zone, are unlikely to challenge Nymex and ICE, say market players
FOA: Details of new infrastructure derivatives rules expected shortly
European Union regulators to clarify controversial new derivatives and central clearing rules in a new regulation rather than previously intended directive, avoiding lengthy and politically sensitive procedure
Trading positions – June 2010
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Senate energy bill expected to stifle carbon market
The long-awaited release of the American Power Act provoked little immediate market reaction but could curb future US carbon market participation. Pauline McCallion reports
Floor price may send UK carbon price through the roof
The cost of carbon is likely to become more expensive in the UK than elsewhere in Europe under changes proposed by the UK’s new coalition government. Alex Davis investigates
Gensler calls for end to financials’ information advantage
CFTC chairman supports trading requirements in both versions of the financial reform bill that would benefit derivatives users rather than Wall Street banks, but calls for tighter exemptions to prevent systemic risk
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Shell Energy chief on market challenges
Mark Quartermain, president of Shell Energy North America (US) talks exclusively to Lianna Brinded about major market challenges in oil, gas and carbon markets.
Kuwait OPEC Minister: Oil price to drop to $60/bbl
Kuwait’s Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil minister says oil prices are set to fall further amidst continuing concerns over the global economic recovery
Global crude benchmark WTI is flawed, according to expert
The global oil industry is increasingly turning away from WTI as a physical price benchmark, says industry consultant
Shell builds shale assets despite environmental concerns
Shell's $4.7 billion shale assets purchase today flies in the face of industry concerns about the impact of tighter regulations on future production
Cautious outlook from oil experts at industry event
A sharp increase in oil demand from non-OECD countries will compensate for peaking demand in OECD area
Commodity position limits could hurt entire market, experts warn
Proposals by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - now also proposed in the recently approved Senate Bill on Finanicial Reform - to limit larger energy traders' positions, could drive down liquidity in energy markets across the board, causing…
Carbon trading to rival crude markets: CCX head
Carbon trading set to become the biggest commodity market in the world
Reuters to buy Point Carbon
Thomson Reuters to acquire carbon emissions information provider Point Carbon
Lynda Clemmons: weather derivatives will benefit from regulation changes
The former Enron derivatives pioneer believes forcing trades on exchanges will benefit niche players and smaller companies
Power companies to be hit by US financial reforms: expert
Senate financial reform bill could leave power companies facing major collateral problems