Energy transition
Commodity markets face hedging activity boost
With commodity market conditions seemingly ripe for consumer hedging, Lianna Brinded looks at whether there has been a recent uptick in consumer hedging activity
Gap between PR on safety & reality hit BP
BP has been accused of negligence and arrogance following the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Alex Davis examines the central role energy sector reputational risk management must now play
Energy sector’s retirement timebomb poses major op risk
Up to 80% of the world’s current energy and commodities workforce are set to retire within 15 years according to recent data. Lianna Brinded investigates the operational risk implications
Knock-on effects of US drilling ban could be long-lasting
What longer-term implications could the moratorium on new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico have on production costs and supply amid uncertainty over new regulations asks Pauline McCallion
European refineries face difficult times
European refining has been in the doldrums for the last few years. Alex Davis looks at the outlook for Europe’s refiners and at how this will affect hedging strategies
US power markets switch to nodal trading
Several North American power market system operators have switched to a nodal system in recent years in search of greater market transparency, more granular and accurate pricing and the ability to manage congestion more precisely. Pauline McCallion looks…
Obstacles in the UK power market
An uncertain landscape for the UK power market is discouraging the participation of smaller electricity companies and preventing the development of healthy liquidity levels, say experts. Katie Holliday investigates the market’s prospects
Risk managers debate at Energy Risk USA conference
Energy risk managers from across North America convened at Energy Risk’s annual US conference in May to discuss the many challenges currently facing the sector, including derivatives regulation and carbon market growth, as Pauline McCallion reports
Managing change in energy markets
Adapting to change is essential for companies in the ever-evolving energy markets. Risk managers are well placed to take a leading role in change management. Jay Jayasuriya and Julie Shochat of Enite set out a change management plan
IEA: world seeing an energy technology revolution
The world is seeing the first signs of an energy technology revolution with rising investment in low-carbon technologies, but more is needed, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Reform bill forces energy risk management rethink
New US derivatives regulation is expected to compel companies to redefine their risk management strategies
New US derivatives rules to boost tech firms' energy business
The new US derivatives regulatory regime to raise transparency and reporting requirements for energy traders will present business opportunities for technology companies in the sector
Energy sector awaits regulatory clarity
Energy companies are looking to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for more clues about the future regulatory landscape after the US Congress set the stage last week for a wide-ranging overhaul of derivatives regulation
Brokerage expands renewable fuels capabilities
Evolution Markets expansion targeted to respond to growing demand for alternative energy sources
White House to appeal block on drilling moratorium
The US President will immediately appeal yesterday’s ruling by a Louisiana judge to block the six-month drilling moratorium put in place in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico
IEA warns over medium-term global crude oil markets
Despite improvements in investment outlook since 2009, the IEA still has reservations about supply concerns in the next five years
Experts examine US power clearing and netting needs
As the US Congress moves to boost derivatives clearing requirements, an industry panel has called for regulators to investigate a move towards clearing and netting across US power markets and to clarify the legal uncertainty in the area
Analysts quell crude supply fears from Gulf of Mexico spill
The effect on global crude supply in the short-term from the BP spill will be minimal, although production costs will rise, say analysts
Gazprom: European gas secure despite Belarus dispute
Gazprom quells market fears over a future European gas shortage by confirming its “readiness” to ensure additional gas deliveries to Europe in the event of Belarus shutting off Gazprom’s main gas transit system through the country
Markit moves into commodities valuation
Markit, the giant independent financial information services firm, will bring energy and commodities risk managers closer to assessing real market risk with its launch of a commodities derivatives valuation service that is set to create more transparency…
Russian exchanges energise market with power contract launch
Russia forges a stronger foothold in the global power markets, after two exchanges team up to launch a power futures contract
Energy Risk USA 2010
With the US set to unveil the largest set of financial regulation reforms of the past 30 years, Energy Risk USA's conference could not have come at a better time in order to gauge market concern