Electricity futures
Power market flux creates threats and opportunities for exchanges
Financial regulation, low volatility, flattened prices and the integration of regional markets have put European electricity trading in a state of flux. That poses threats and opportunities for power exchanges – and some industry observers say it could…
Renewables push proves challenging for Germany
An abundance of renewables capacity in Germany has caused extreme price movements, pushing volatility and trading activity increasingly towards short-term markets – forcing physical and financial market players to rethink their approach to electricity…
Singapore looks to electricity futures market
Singapore is moving closer to the creation of an electricity futures market, according to comments made by the head of the national energy regulator.
MEFF launches central clearing for electricity derivatives
Increased liquidity in the Spanish market necessitates netting and reduction of counterparty risk, says managing director
International banks to fight over ANZ and Westpac power trading experts
As the Australian power market grows, international investment banks will need to bag the local talent to capitalise on the opportunities presented, say experts
Opportunities in Russia's power market
Russia’s energy markets are known for being closed off to Western involvement. But as the regulators prepare to finalise their liberalisation programme this month, is the landscape becoming ripe for Western participation? Katie Holliday examines the…
Video: Q&A with Trevor Morgan
Trevor Morgan of the International Energy Agency (IEA) talks to Energy Risk about phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, unconventional gas, why Copenhagen was a failure and the outlook for renewables.
Video: Central and Eastern Europe Conference special report
Energy Risk traveled to Warsaw, Poland for the its Central and Eastern Europe Conference. High-profile market participants from the region attended the event and discussed the progress and potential going forward.
Australia’s power market
Australian power is a hot topic among hedge funds and international investment banks in the energy trading space. Katie Holliday looks at the secret behind the attraction
Indian electricity market ‘not ready’ for derivatives
A reported ban on electricity derivatives trading by India’s commodities market regulator has sparked debate on whether the introduction of trading is premature. Katie Holliday investigates