Energy transition
Oil market outlook: prices seen nudging higher
Despite recent falls in the oil price, most analysts see prices rising in the second half of the year, with spikes to $100 a barrel not ruled out, finds Lianna Brinded
European shale gas: can it replicate US success?
Shale gas has changed the dynamics of the US markets, but will exploration and production companies be able to replicate the same success in Europe? Lianna Brinded investigates how geological uncertainties and legal issues stand in the way
Senate energy bill expected to stifle carbon market
The long-awaited release of the American Power Act provoked little immediate market reaction but could curb future US carbon market participation. Pauline McCallion reports
Floor price may send UK carbon price through the roof
The cost of carbon is likely to become more expensive in the UK than elsewhere in Europe under changes proposed by the UK’s new coalition government. Alex Davis investigates
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Shell Energy chief on market challenges
Mark Quartermain, president of Shell Energy North America (US) talks exclusively to Lianna Brinded about major market challenges in oil, gas and carbon markets.
Kuwait OPEC Minister: Oil price to drop to $60/bbl
Kuwait’s Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil minister says oil prices are set to fall further amidst continuing concerns over the global economic recovery
Global crude benchmark WTI is flawed, according to expert
The global oil industry is increasingly turning away from WTI as a physical price benchmark, says industry consultant
Shell builds shale assets despite environmental concerns
Shell's $4.7 billion shale assets purchase today flies in the face of industry concerns about the impact of tighter regulations on future production
Cautious outlook from oil experts at industry event
A sharp increase in oil demand from non-OECD countries will compensate for peaking demand in OECD area
Commodity position limits could hurt entire market, experts warn
Proposals by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - now also proposed in the recently approved Senate Bill on Finanicial Reform - to limit larger energy traders' positions, could drive down liquidity in energy markets across the board, causing…
Carbon trading to rival crude markets: CCX head
Carbon trading set to become the biggest commodity market in the world
Power companies to be hit by US financial reforms: expert
Senate financial reform bill could leave power companies facing major collateral problems
Markets give backing to WTI as oil benchmark
Strong Q2 trading volumes reassert WTI's place as global pricing benchmark
Credit Suisse: Oil range-bound for next three years
Crude oil prices will stay range-bound over the next three years, due to substantial Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) spare capacity, growing global demand and significant financial flows, says Credit Suisse’s head of global…
Financial regulatory overhaul to impact energy trading more than any other sector
The current overhaul of financial regulation will have a more profound effect on energy trading than any other sector, as ongoing challenges in energy trade confirmation will be exacerbated, says market expert
Matthew Simmons: Oil markets face ‘Pearl Harbour’
The oil market is facing its own ‘Pearl Harbour’, as a number of factors, ranging from supply tightness, operational disasters such as the BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill, ageing refining capabilities and a diminishing oil sector workforce push the sector…
More research needed on price impact of CO2 on power: expert
Power risk managers may face previously unforeseen cost challenges in the next few years, as not enough research has been done to quantify the marginal effects carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions prices will have on the electricity generation sector, says…
Gazprom sees huge potential in Asian gas
Gazprom Marketing & Trading expands into Asia with the opening of its Singapore shipping unit
Shell Energy chief: US financial reform bill could dislocate energy prices
The newly approved US financial reform bill will have unintended consequences, which include a dislocation between supply/demand fundamentals and energy prices in the longer term, says Mark Quartermain, president of Shell Energy North America (US)
US financial overhaul, BP oil spill, augur huge changes for energy markets: Vincent Kaminski
The energy markets still face an unprecedented level of regulatory risk over the next year, as impending changes to the US financial system loom, while at the same time, BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill has presented major operational risk factors for the…
FERC inquiry to tackle price distortions
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched an inquiry into spot market price caps in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC)
Oil sands supply weighs on WTI prices
Canadian oil sands could become the top source of US crude oil imports this year, according to a report published on Wednesday (May 19), raising concerns that oversupply of US crude will continue to weigh on prices
E.ON Energy Trading enters US natural gas market
German power and gas company E.ON begins drive to expand presence in US gas market.