carbon markets
Bidders in for Ecosecurities
A takeover battle has emerged between France's EDF Trading and Dutch company Guanabara Holdings for Irish environmental project developer EcoSecurities.
OTC carbon volumes increase by over 80%
The London Energy Brokers' Association (LEBA) has announced that over-the-counter (OTC) carbon volumes have grown by 82% during the first five months of 2009, compared to the same period last year.
To Copenhagen via Australia
The start of Australia's much talked-about carbon trading scheme has been put back a year to 2011. Andrew Petersen and Eros Artuso at PricewaterhouseCoopers discuss the details of the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Adaptation Fund sells first CERs
The World Bank's Adaptation Fund has sold its first Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) as part of its CER monetisation programme.
Ontario debates cap-and-trade scheme
Cap-and-trade legislation introduced this week by the Government of Ontario, Canada proposed a 6% cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 1990 levels by 2014.
Carbon industry calls for clarity on emission targets
Leading carbon market figures at the Carbon Expo conference in Barcelona have demanded increased clarity on four crucial issues ahead of the UN's COP 15 climate talks in Copenhagen in December.
House energy committee passes cap-and-trade bill
The Energy and Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives approved The American Clean Energy and Security Act by a vote of 33 to 25 yesterday.
Voluntary carbon market doubles in 2008
The voluntary carbon market is maturing fast and more than doubled in size last year, according to a new study from research firms Ecosystem Marketplace and New Carbon Finance.
Munich Stock Exchange to offer spot carbon trading
The Munich Stock Exchange plans to enter the carbon market with the introduction of spot trading for European Emission Allowances (EUAs) and Certified Emission Reduction units (CERs) in the summer.
Norway to sell 12.7 million EUAs in 2009
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has announced it will sell 12.7 million EUAs this year through Barclays Capital.
BlueNext and Markit announce new carbon index
Environmental exchange BlueNext has announced that it will form a strategic partnership with financial information provider Markit, to create a range of emission index products.
Regulator expands energy panel to examine carbon trading
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed 11 members to a newly expanded panel established to prepare the government for carbon trading.
CFTC prepares for carbon role
The CFTC expects to oversee derivatives products associated with carbon dioxide allowances under US federal cap-and-trade scheme
Beyond 2012
The EU ETS has been a key driver of CDM market growth. However, changes to CER import limits suggested for Phase III could jeopardise that, writes Miles Austin at EcoSecurities
BlueNext to move into US carbon market
European environmental exchange BlueNext has announced plans to open a New York office this summer and launch Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) products by the end of 2009.
Beyond compliance
Community-level emission reduction projects are in demand as compliance buyers diversify carbon offset portfolios and corporates seek out sustainable green projects. Voluntary and compliance market methodologies and pricing are therefore becoming…
Summer 2009
The latest on investment and finance within the environmental and renewables sectors. In-depth features on the VERs market, US solar power contracts, waste-to-energy and a Q&A with Earth Capital Partners
Carbon trading volumes up but market value down in 2009
Trading volumes in the global carbon market grew by 37% in the first quarter of 2009, compared to quarter four of 2008, according to New Carbon Finance.
Citi to trade CERs in Israel
Citi has confirmed details of a recent emissions deal for certified emissions reductions (CERs) from a clean development mechanism (CDM) project in Israel.
Swiss Re ceases carbon trading
Zurich-based reinsurer Swiss Re is closing its carbon emissions trading desk, according to a spokesperson.