Carbon compliance markets
Airlines face regulatory uncertainty in US-EU emissions standoff
Legislation that would stop US airlines from complying with the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) survived a key vote in Congress this week, casting further doubt on the EU’s efforts to bring non-EU airlines into the ETS and creating…
Australia’s carbon scheme subject to political risk
Australia’s carbon scheme takes it first step but future development remains uncertain due to political risk.
Emission trading scheme in Rio suffers setback
Signing of decree by Rio de Janeiro governor is delayed – causing some to suspect lobbying efforts by those opposed to the scheme may have worked
European Emissions House of the Year: EDF Trading
EDF Trading has been named Energy Risk’s 2012 European Emissions House of the Year after growing its presence in untapped markets through innovative carbon offset initiatives and also its collaboration with Mizuho to establish a presence in Japan
US Emissions House of the Year: JP Morgan
In a period marked by regulatory uncertainty, falling volumes and the withdrawal of some major players, JP Morgan’s commitment to the US emissions market has been recognised with Energy Risk’s award for 2012 US Emissions House of the Year
Emmanuel Fages departs SG CIB to join Roland Berger
Emmanuel Fages has left his role as head of European energy research at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking to join strategy consultants Roland Berger
EC data reinforces oversupply in carbon market
According to data published by the European Commission, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme was oversupplied with allowances in 2011
Increasing pessimism over European carbon market: survey
Participants are becoming increasingly bearish in their outlook for the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme according to this year's Point Carbon survey
New US EPA rules seek to dethrone old King Coal
Regulators are turning up the heat on US utilities with a pair of tough new air-quality rules likely to hasten the demise of older coal-fired plants. Alexander Osipovich examines the implications
Aviation allowances begin trading under EU ETS but outlook mixed
Carbon market analysts are cautious about the potential introduction of a range of European aviation allowances, which will have far-reaching implications for the market, finds Gillian Carr
EU ETS set-aside takes another step forward
The European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy has voted for the use of a set-aside under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme
IETA concern over set-aside implementation
The International Emissions Trading Association believes market credibility in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme could come under threat if a set-aside scheme is implemented
Energy Risk presents the Future of Carbon Trading Round Table
With carbon prices plunging both the Europe and the US as the fragile global economy takes place Energy Risk is speaking to key players within the industry regarding the future of the carbon markets and what developments are foreseen in the future
Special report: carbon trading
This month's special report looks at carbon trading with a particular focus on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
Will aviation give the EU ETS a lift next year?
With aviation falling under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme next year, European airlines are already hedging their exposure in the carbon markets. Vanya Dragomanovich looks at the potential impact on the emissions markets
Can the EU Emissions Trading Scheme survive Europe's debt crisis?
Carbon prices under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme have dropped dramatically this year and are widely expected to remain low for some time. Jay Maroo looks at the implications of this for the market as it approaches its third phase in 2013
Mixed opinion over compensation for energy intensive firms
The recently released autumn statement shows compensation will be offered to energy-intensive companies as a result of UK climate policy, but questions remain around the details of the initiative and the level of compensation on offer
EIB to sell 300 million carbon units
European Investment Bank plans to sell 300 million EU carbon allowances
Including global airlines in EU emissions scheme is legal, says EU court
Preliminary opinion of advocate-general says that US and Asian airlines cannot opt out of EU emissions trading next year
Airlines face 82-million tonne shortfall of carbon allowances in 2012
The commercial airline sector will have to buy 82 million tonnes of carbon allowances next year in addition to free allowances, according to an aviation consultancy
Carbon tax here to stay: Alberta energy minister
Alberta, Canada, home to the world’s third largest oil reserves, will await further federal government moves before upping its own emissions limits or developing a carbon cap-and-trade scheme
US cap-and-trade: efforts to standardise agreeements
California’s carbon cap-and-trade scheme is powering ahead despite early opposition and is now on course to begin in 2012. Pauline McCallion looks at efforts to standardise trading agreements and provide hedging capabilities ahead of the start date