Energy transition
European power: the future of interconnectors
Ilesh Patel discusses current regulatory, market and financing challenges to international electricity trade, and proposes a plan of action for regulators and actors in the market
Stress testing under stress
The extreme market-moving events of this year are causing risk managers to revisit the basics of stress testing – how often, which factors to include, and how sensitive and specific to make them. Is there a set answer or must each firm decide its own…
Challenges ahead as US coal exports grow
The US coal market could be facing an about-turn with regards to exports and imports. Pauline McCallion looks at the potential implications for trading and risk management among US producers
Dodd-Frank puts market manipulation on the radar
Dodd-Frank regulation could usher in more market manipulation cases such as the recent CFTC case against Arcadia Petroleum, Arcadia Energy and Parnon Energy, say market experts
Market focus on summer reliability after outages
North American power supply expected to meet demand this summer as Texas system faces increased scrutiny after winter outages
Acquisition boosts awareness of carbon capture and storage
2Co takeover of Powerfuel could improve profile of carbon capture and storage
Energy companies warned on end-user status
Energy Risk USA speakers concerned about reliance on end-user status; urge energy companies to begin Dodd-Frank compliance planning
GDF Suez chooses bank status for new trading arm
European energy giant GDF Suez this week launched a new trading unit, choosing to obtain bank status that prepares it for potentially tougher European regulation of commodity trading
US energy speculation investigation begins anew
The latest effort by the US government to investigate the impact of speculation on oil prices has been met with cynicism by market participants. Pauline McCallion reports
Profile: Diana Higgins, Director Crediten
Assessing counterparty credit can require the skills of a private detective, says Diana Higgins, talking to Stella Farrington about her credit risk career and the changing role of the credit function
Sponsored Q&A: Accenture Risk Management
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Orders will dictate change in the wholesale electricity markets this year, requiring all regional transmission organisations, independent system operators and participants to respond. Executive Director at…
UK power execs debate $325 billion investment requirement
UK power demand is expected to double by 2050 while a quarter of its generation capacity will need replacing within 10 years. EU targets call for production from renewables to jump from 7% to 30% of total output. Vanya Dragomanovich talks to top industry…
The outlook for an LNG derivatives market
The first financially settled LNG swap was traded earlier this year. Could an active LNG swaps market now follow? Rebecca Hampson investigates
Are the days of oil/gas indexation numbered?
Will the unprecedented dislocation between oil and gas prices – forecast to last some time – finally mean a transition away from oil indexation for pricing gas contracts, and is the gas market mature enough to produce accurate price indicators? Ned…
Q&A: Marina Surzhenko, head of LNG export directorate at Gazprom Export
In this exclusive interview with Energy Risk, Gazprom sets out its views on the future of the gas markets in Asia and Europe, the rise of LNG and its recent deals with China. Alex Davis talks with Gazprom Export’s Marina Surzhenko and to the Gazprom…
Q&A: Tony Hall at Duet Commodities Fund
After turning one of the highest proprietary trading profits in the history of Credit Suisse Commodities in 2009, Tony Hall launched hedge fund Duet Commodities Fund last year. He will be delivering the keynote talk at Energy Risk’s Commodities and…
Estimating the impact of US energy efficiency programmes
Increased interest in energy efficiency and demand response programmes in the US power markets has led to the birth of the negawatt – a tradable resource now gaining prominence in the industry. But estimating the impact of these programmes is not easy,…
Can electricity demand response replace hedging?
How will greater use of demand response affect risk managers in the power sector? Pauline McCallion asks the experts
Q&A: Derren Geiger, chief operating officer of Caritas Royalty Funds
Derren Geiger, chief operating officer of the energy-focused Caritas Royalty Funds, speaks to Pauline McCallion about managing risks in a rising oil and gas price environment
Incentivising CDM private sector investment
The Clean Development Mechanism plays a pivotal role in emissions reduction by incentivising investment in developing nations. Much effort has been put into CDM project development, but more should be done to generate additional demand for CDM…
Valuing non-standard load profile products
Load profile products in the European OTC power markets are attracting increasing attention. However, valuations for these non-standard products can be difficult, as Cregor Janssen and Jan Lueddeke discuss
Constellation/Exelon deal signals more power M&A fervour
Low power demand and gas prices drive further US power consolidation as companies try to increase margins through cost reductions