Energy transition
The advance of analytics
Machine learning is coming to analytics but there are hurdles to overcome first, says Aiman El‑Ramly, chief operations officer at ZE PowerGroup
Making technology count in a C/ETRM world
As businesses grow, so does their need for modern, agile and cost-effective commodity/energy trading risk management (C/ETRM) solutions. Pioneer Solutions explores how its next-generation, highly configurable C/ETRM systems take advantage of the latest…
Electric vehicles: a slow-motion car crash for oil firms?
Could electric vehicles be as disruptive to oil and gas firms as renewables are to utilities, and are energy firms taking the risk seriously enough?
Q&A: Blockchain in commodities – a solution in search of a problem?
Competitors must work together if technology is to harness its potential, three industry leaders suggest
Finding potential in a volatile commodities market
Macquarie is uniquely positioned to offer clients a range of products, expertise and experience across the commodities space. Nick O’Kane discusses the bank’s approach to commodity markets and what he expects next
Energy Risk Commodity Rankings: the return of geopolitical risk
Geopolitical tensions introduced extreme volatility to many commodity markets in 2018, while environmental markets began to take off
Energy Risk Software Rankings: Powering up
This year’s Software Rankings reflect the increasing number of firms offering commodities software outside the core CTRM space
US-China trade war becomes focus again for commodities
As the end of the 90-day truce in US-China trade hostilities looms, commodity markets brace for uncertainty
AI moves into middle office at energy firms
Energy firms explore how artificial intelligence can boost returns
Wind firming caps found better than swaps at reducing risk
Wind firming deals claim to address intermittency and stabilise renewable generator cashflow, but how effective are they?
Shipping and energy firms revisit hedging on IMO 2020
Upcoming shipping rules set to impact fuel prices across the energy complex
Coal house of the year, Asia: Tata International Singapore
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Vietnamese deal puts Tata International Singapore on the map
Electricity house of the year, Asia: Engie
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: As Asian power markets flourish, Engie uses European expertise to its advantage
Commodity finance house of the year: Societe Generale
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: standout financing deals reflect growing appetite for renewables and new approach to risk
CTRM software house of the year, Asia: Ion: AspectCTRM
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: appealing to both large and small firms leads to impressive revenue growth for commodities software firm
Best commodity research, Asia: Refinitiv
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Shining a light into China’s opaque oil imports provides clients with valuable insight
Energy Risk Asia Awards 2018: The winners
BNP Paribas takes Derivatives house, BP wins Oil & products and BOCI and Engie scoop two awards each
Birchall to head LCH Asia, and more
Birchall to head LCH Asia, Govender leaves Eskom, and more
The aftershocks of Einar Aas
The €114m default of Nasdaq power trader Einar Aas will have consequences across markets - but energy could be particularly badly affected