Energy transition
Exelon-Constellation merger edges closer to completion
On the back of further regulatory approvals, the creation of the largest competitive energy provider in the US is now looming ever closer
Off-take deal targets West coast REC demand
Long-term REC off-take deal hedges West coast renewable energy compliance needs out to 2030; RECs demand expected to increase
Regulation, credit are major challenges for energy traders in 2012: Trayport’s Davies
Regulation and credit are two of the biggest challenges facing energy trading companies in 2012, says James Davies at Trayport.
Gas users lock in low long-term prices
Long-term price risk management deals are becoming more popular with utilities and regulators as a way to lock in low natural gas prices
Energy Risk Environmental Rankings 2011
Carbon prices have plunged in both Europe and the US recently as the fragile global economy takes its toll. However, interest in green markets remains relatively unscathed, with voluntary emissions and biomass markets ones to watch in 2012, writes…
Profile: CME Group's Mike Prokop
With the use of some helpful props, CME Group’s Mike Prokop talks Pauline McCallion through a career spanning more than a quarter of a century in the world of energy trading
Regulation a concern for CEE power and gas traders
Regulation, market coupling and the drawback of import/export tariffs were some of the most pressing issues discussed at Energy Risk’s central and eastern Europe conference last month. Gillian Carr reports
Has the bubble burst for Italy's renewables market?
The recent legal changes relating to the renewables energy sector in Italy, which will retroactively cancel all industry incentives, has caused strong opposition from energy players. Catia Tomasetti and Gabriele Malgeri outline the changes
Q&A – RWE npower's Volker Beckers
Vanya Dragomanovich talks to RWE npower’s chief executive Volker Beckers about his hopes and concerns for UK electricity market reform and his long-term vision for the UK power markets
Outlook for UK natural gas
The traditional contango of the UK natural gas curve has smoothed out in recent weeks, with summer seasons now at parity and the winters either on a par or even dipping into backwardation. Tom Woolley investigates the trend and its likely impact on…
Energy traders await position limits with apprehension
Pauline McCallion reports on continued concerns about the CFTC’s final rule on position limits for energy traders, which is expected to come into effect in 2012
Mixed opinion over compensation for energy intensive firms
The recently released autumn statement shows compensation will be offered to energy-intensive companies as a result of UK climate policy, but questions remain around the details of the initiative and the level of compensation on offer
Renewable energy companies increase derivatives use: survey
Companies in the renewable energy industry are increasingly turning to financial derivatives to manage risk
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.
UK power chiefs call for more clarity on UK’s Electricity Market Reform
With the UK's power sector estimated to need some £200 billion ($317 billion) worth of investment in the next 10-15 years, much is riding on the Electricity Market Reform, which so far lacks detail, say top power executives
Energy experts debate merits of speculators and position limits
CFTC and Goldman Sachs executives discuss role of speculators in commodities markets during times of volatility
EC committed to providing clarity on supply and trade transparency rules, says DG Energy policy expert
Clarifications on two sets of data transparency rules for European energy markets are in the works, according to European Commission policy expert
RWE npower: Challenges to UK power sector could provide revenue source for end-users
A potential revenue stream will open up over the next few years for energy-intensive corporations in the UK to sell back-up power to fill supply gaps left by retired plants, says RWE npower
Energy risk manager outlines post-Dodd Frank reporting vision
Energy risk managers must develop a sustainable reporting system and not focus on finding "perfect technology", says ConocoPhillips risk manager
Turning points: Joseph Pokalsky
Pauline McCallion speaks to energy trading veteran Joseph Pokalsky about the early days of Enron, picking up the pieces in the energy sector after its collapse and new challenges facing the energy sector today
Cutting edge: valuing and dynamically hedging natural gas storage
Natural gas storages are integral parts of gas distribution systems and play a key role in managing demand variations. Risk managers need to value storages on a daily basis, while traders face the challenge of effectively hedging storages. Ali Sadeghi…
Ten years after its collapse, Enron lives on in energy markets
There is no doubt that the influence of Enron lives on in today’s energy markets. Energy Risk talks to ex-Enronites about how the company achieved what it did and what lessons it can still teach us today
Energy Risk Asia 2011 awards dinner photos
The Energy Risk Asia awards were presented in Singapore on September 29 at a dinner following our Asia conference
Regulatory concerns top agenda at Energy Risk Europe conference
Speakers at the annual Energy Risk Europe conference said the industry faces a range of serious challenges, including new legislation, supply constraints and volatility generated by renewables. Report by Gillian Carr and Jay Maroo