Energy transition
CFTC mulls position limits rule, delays vote
US regulator fails to vote on position limits proposal; questions raised about data availability
US E&P to shift from gas to liquids in 2011
Liquids-rich plays attract attention as the low natural gas price outlook continues
Multi-pronged tack expected for US carbon cuts
Cap-and-trade to continue as part of portfolio of emission reduction tools for states and regions; scheme co-operation expected
IEA: Derivatives not to blame for oil's strength
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that supply and demand fundamentals are to blame for oil price strength, not speculative derivatives products
Positive outlook for 2011 commodity inflows: survey
Commodity investment to strengthen and become more active in 2011 as natural gas producers look to hedge low price expectations
EU quells dual-reporting fears over energy market proposals
EC makes sure dual reporting will not be an issue in latest energy market regulation proposals
Video: Q&A with Benedikt von Butler, Citigroup
Benedikt von Butler of Citigroup discusses how market participants in the central and eastern European markets can ensure they are fully prepared for the risk of new climate change legislation and manage their carbon risk accordingly
Hedge expiries to increase US power ratings risk in 2012: Moody’s
Favourable hedges protect unregulated power company ratings next year, but 2012 expiries could leave sector exposed
Energy Risk Environmental Rankings 2010
Energy Risk carried out its third annual Environmental Rankings survey this year in which respondents voted for their preferred players in the emissions & renewables markets. Katie Holliday analyses the results
Colombia: Opening a new chapter
Strides taken by two consecutive governments to address security risks and promote a pro-business stance have done much to boost Colombia’s oil and gas sector. Pauline McCallion reports on new opportunities in the market
Proprietary trading conundrum
With implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act due to start next year, Alex Davis examines how the commodities markets stand to be affected by the Volcker rule
Oil hedging strategies revised after Irish bail-out
Oil hedging strategies are being revised after Irish bail-out pushes up oil prices. Lianna Brinded investigates whethere recent oil price spikes will be sustainable over the long term
Overcoming power hedging constraints
With inherent hedging issues, gas prices set to rise and increased competition driving volatility, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how existing hedging strategies for power generation assets need to be reassessed
US: FERC renewables plan causes concern
Wind energy lobby group fears that FERC’s plan to create level playing field for renewables could ‘exacerbate discrimination’ within the sector. Pauline McCallion reports
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.
CME’s CCP to clear Middle East products and reduce 'black swans'
Clearport courts emerging market derivative exchange products in a bid to reduce systemic risk in commodity markets
UK wants to be global hub for green finance
The UK is hoping to re-fire momentum for international climate change agreements at Cancun to help it become the global centre for green finance
Irish bailout forces oil hedging strategies revision
Oil hedging strategies to be revised after Irish bailout pushes up oil prices
Major players show support for California carbon trading
First California Carbon Allowance forward underlines US interest in trading, contract standards to evolve as activity increases
Flexibility needed for risk management, say experts
Central and eastern European managers debate regional and global risk management strategies at Energy Risk's Central and East European conference in Warsaw
CEE power exchanges debate consolidation
Central and eastern European power officials debate prospects for a regional trading platform at Energy Risk's Central and East European conference in Warsaw.