Energy transition
Applied risk management series: modelling spreads in energy markets
The modelling of energy spreads, surprisingly, is one of the most overlooked areas in energy finance. Carlos Blanco, Michael Pierce and José Ramón Aragonés explore the most widely used one-factor and two-factor spread models for derivatives valuation and…
Book extract: Energy Markets by Vince Kaminski
Vincent Kaminski’s new book Energy Markets, published by Incisive Media, will be released on January 18 and is now available for pre-order. Below is an edited extract of the author’s introduction in which he explains the content and philosophy of the…
Growing pressure to de-link European oil and gas prices
Gazprom’s latest renegotiations of its long-term gas supply contracts resulted in lower prices for the buyers, but no attempt to move away from oil indexation. But with spot gas prices in Europe forecast to remain depressed, the pressure to de-link oil…
Energy companies increase weather hedging
As temperatures rise and extreme events grow more common, energy companies have stepped up their hedging of weather risk, according to market participants. Alexander Osipovich reports
European power market: CWE's next challenges
The central-western European market is at the heart of power trading in Europe and is something of a blueprint for plans to create a single European electricity market. With market coupling progressing well, other challenges now need to be addressed,…
The outlook for mobile energy trading
Could mobile technology revolutionise commodity trading and bring benefits to risk management, or is it more about offering convenience for individuals? And do the potential benefits outweigh the obvious risks? Jay Maroo investigates
Spotlight on post-trade reconciliation in energy markets
Advances in post-trade reconciliation processes have traditionally been slower in the commodity and energy markets than in other asset classes but are beginning to catch up due to improved technology and regulatory pressures, finds Gillian Carr
Some clarity on UK’s EMR but questions remain
UK energy companies have received clarity on some sections of the government's Electricity Market Reform but questions remain for other areas.
Corporate statement: energycredit
David Carruthers, managing director of energycredit, a Temenos company, discusses the raft of new reforms and regulation either proposed or recently implemented on both sides of the Atlantic. He covers the steps being taken by firms to prepare for this …
Reshuffle at RWE Supply & Trading
The management board at RWE Supply & Trading is set to undergo a shake-up following the resignation of Peter Kreuzberg, head of trading.
Lynda Clemmons joins NRG Energy
Lynda Clemmons, a pioneer in the field of weather derivatives and emissions trading, has been hired by NRG Energy to help run its green technology team
Turning points: OMV's Jeffrey Butrico
Expect a challenge in risk management but try not to be a nay-sayer when mitigating risk, Jeffrey Butrico, OMV’s head of corporate risk and insurance management, tells Gillian Carr
Special series risk management reporting: Where's the 'RM' in ETRM?
Energy trading and risk management (ETRM) systems tend to have far better ‘ET’ than ‘RM’ functionality, a problem that will only be magnified by the move towards increased regulatory oversight, writes Chris Strickland in the third article of this series
Special report: Renewables
This month's special report looks at the future for global renewables markets with a focus on the derivatives markets in European biodiesel and US ethanol and a look at funding challenges for US wind and solar projects.
Strategic portfolio analysis - a new approach
Jim Fitzgerald and Andreas Gertsch Grover describe a new technique that allows energy traders and risk managers to play an important role in asset investment decisions
Can innovative funding rescue US renewables?
US renewable energy developers are struggling to raise funding as government incentives expire and bank lending dries up. Could financial innovation provide the answer? Alexander Osipovich investigates
European biodiesel: a market on hold?
The European biodiesel market is currently dealing with a combination of falling prices, market supply shifts and regulatory uncertainty. Jay Maroo talks to market experts about their outlook for this challenging marketplace. Jay Maroo reports
The growing complexity of energy market risk
The recent evolution and increased complexity of market risk has brought greater challenges and responsibilities to the risk manager in charge of market risk mitigation, finds Gillian Carr
Brazil’s electricity & gas markets
In this exclusive interview, the chief finance officer of Brazilian utility Cemig, Luiz Fernando Rolla, speaks with Gillian Carr about the development of the emerging Brazilian power and gas markets, and his company’s future plans
Trading positions – July 2012
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Future of European shale gas market on shaky ground?
The withdrawal of oil major ExxonMobil from its Polish shale gas activities in June has sparked debate as to whether European shale has a commercially viable future. Jay Maroo reports
Duke-Progress deal a win for alliances, nuclear power
The megamerger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy paves the way for more consolidation of US utilities and could boost the ‘nuclear renaissance’. Alexander Osipovich reports