Carbon risk
UK carbon fraud measures could impact market
The UK authorities' decision to introduce a reverse charge mechanism on carbon credits from November could increase costs and push trading on to exchanges, say market participants
China’s CDM trade threatened by uncertain carbon legislation
Investment in CDM carbon credits in China may slow because of the prolonged uncertainty over global climate change legislation, analysts say
US intensifies efforts to develop clean coal, carbon capture
The US Department of Energy has announced further funding for clean coal technology R&D as part of plan to maintain a diversified energy portfolio
Singapore’s commodities derivatives exchange to go live
Singapore’s central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) gives the green light for new commodity and currency derivatives bourse
Shale boom to continue out to 2020
New technology means the cost of shale gas production is more favourable than natural gas
Challenges for energy & commodities technology
Trayport chief speaks to Lianna Brinded about how energy and commodities trading risk management systems will cope with changes in regulation
US puts Canadian pipeline decision on hold
The US Department of State has extended an inquiry into a major crude oil pipeline expansion that could transport 1.1 million barrels per day from Alberta, Canada, to refineries on the US Gulf Coast
Q&A: Shell Gas Direct’s Mike Hogg
With major industrial and commercial end users bearing the brunt of global regulatory changes and more stringent carbon emissions requirements, Shell Gas Direct’s Mike Hogg speaks to Lianna Brinded how he sees the future and what companies can do to…
CantorCO2e’s carbon closure signals consolidation
As exchanges see a rise in carbon trade volumes, consolidation among brokers is expected. Katie Holliday looks at whether CantorCO2e’s closure could be the first of many
Interview: CCX’s Richard Sandor on carbon emissions
The Chicago Climate Exchange’s founder, Dr Richard Sandor – who played an instrumental role in the development of spot & futures markets under the US Acid Rain Program – speaks to Pauline McCallion about the similar role environmental markets can now…
States press on with emissions scheme as US Senate shelves cap-and-trade
US congressional gridlock over a federal cap-and-trade scheme has left regional programmes to continue the development of a nationwide patchwork of strategies to reduce carbon emissions
More than 2,500 UK end-users at risk of fines over carbon rules
More than 2,500 UK end-users could be stung with a hefty fine from the UK government, as a substantial number of executives at the country’s top firms admit they are unaware of the mandatory CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, reveals a new report
CantorCO2e’s UK carbon desk closure signals consolidation trend
As exchanges see a rise in carbon trade volumes, consolidation among brokers is expected.
The slow growth of the carbon offsets market
Despite the integral role played by forests in efforts to combat global warming, the market for forest-based carbon offsets has been slow to develop. Katie Holliday talks to experts about how this landscape is now changing
Risk managers debate at Energy Risk USA conference
Energy risk managers from across North America convened at Energy Risk’s annual US conference in May to discuss the many challenges currently facing the sector, including derivatives regulation and carbon market growth, as Pauline McCallion reports
IEA: world seeing an energy technology revolution
The world is seeing the first signs of an energy technology revolution with rising investment in low-carbon technologies, but more is needed, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
McKinnon & Clarke’s purchase of Encore signals M&A trend
The takeover of the risk management firm signals a potential trend for further consolidation in the energy services sector
Exclusive video: Power companies to be hit by US financial reforms
Senate financial reform bill could leave power companies facing major collateral problems
Senate upholds EPA carbon regulation powers
The US Senate voted against stripping the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its powers to regulate carbon emissions yesterday, and is now set to consider a new energy bill without a cap-and-trade element
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…
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.