Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Spot market for Asian LNG gaining momentum, traders say
Changing market fundamentals are expected to transform the way LNG is traded in Asia in the next several years, fuelling the emergence of a regional spot index and derivatives market
SGX hopes to shake up LNG market with new index
Asian LNG traders voice cautious optimism about ‘Singapore Sling’ spot-market index and derivatives contracts
Asia energy dealer of the year: Citi
During the past 18 months, Citi has assisted Asian firms coping with the precipitous drop in crude oil prices, while continuing to build its impressive capabilities in LNG
Winds of change will continue to roar for energy markets
Ten years ago, economists were sanguine amid the ‘great moderation' and the energy industry was fretting about peaking worldwide oil supplies. There is no predicting the future, writes energy market veteran Vincent Kaminski, but it is sure to be a leap…
Singapore power and LNG ambitions face challenges
Singapore is seeking to supplement its position as Asia's oil trading powerhouse by promoting itself as a regional hub for power and liquefied natural gas. While these ambitions have met with modest success, they also face major challenges
Bringing foresight to Brazil's wholesale power market
There’s an awful lot of water in Brazil. Or perhaps not. The beauty of the country’s natural geography is that it can produce about 80% of its total power through hydrogeneration and other renewables – but not always. Stefan Söderberg, senior hydrologist…
Dealing with stressed contracts in the energy sector
The recent collapse of crude oil prices is inevitably putting many contracts in the energy sector under strain. Ashley Wright and Richard Steenhof of Norton Rose Fulbright explore the legal options available to energy companies that need to manage the…
Oil collapse fails to dent zeal for hub-based gas pricing
In recent years, European buyers of natural gas have pushed strongly in favour of contract pricing based on the continent's gas hubs, rather than more traditional formulas linked to the price of oil. Given the huge drop in crude prices, has this stance…
Quant ideas: Building a better LNG forward curve
A robust suite of liquefied natural gas (LNG) forward curves is an important prerequisite for the proper valuation and risk measurement of LNG portfolios. This article provides an overview of effective methods for constructing long-term LNG forward price…
Official support fails to help Japan LNG contract
The launch of a new forward contract linked to liquefied natural gas (LNG) had been welcomed by the Japanese government amid hopes it might help local buyers manage their risk. But the contract has failed to take off - a sign of the challenges involved…
LNG market participants shun Japanese forwards
Non-deliverable forwards on liquefied natural gas were launched by the Japan OTC Exchange in September, but the contracts are suffering from a lack of participation and concerns over pricing
European gas trading has bright future, panel says
Natural gas is staging a comeback in Europe after being squeezed out by coal during the past few years, according to a panel of market participants who spoke at Energy Risk Summit Europe
Energy Risk Asia Energy Finance House of the Year: SG CIB
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking is using its technical skills to win innovative and complex energy finance deals across Asia
EC's Ristori takes on Ukraine, subsidies and EU integration
Dominique Ristori was appointed as EC director-general for energy earlier this year. In an exclusive interview, he speaks to Mark Pengelly about energy security in the wake of Ukraine, European integration, energy subsidies and the development of shale…
Energy Finance House of the Year: SG CIB
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking has enjoyed a big 18 months in energy finance, completing a swath of bumper-sized transactions
Natural Gas House of the Year: Koch Supply & Trading
With a swift launch in European gas and global LNG, oil heavyweight Koch Supply & Trading becomes a global player in natural gas
Asian LNG buyers seek more flexible terms
Countries including Japan and India are venting their frustration at the hefty premiums and inflexible terms they face in the global liquefied natural gas market. While there are signs things are beginning to change, participants say any further shifts…
Onset of hub-based Asian LNG pricing likely to be slow
LNG importers hoping for quick move to flexible pricing mechanisms will be disappointed, say market participants
Asia Oil & Natural Gas House of the Year: Citi
Citi has worked hard to rebuild its oil business and is one of very few banks that remain active in physical LNG
Asia Deal of the Year: Goldman Sachs
Sydney-based Origin Energy was able to raise $500 million against non-core assets in two structured deals by Goldman Sachs
Asia Energy Finance House of the Year: SG CIB
SG CIB has been involved in a raft of eye-catching energy finance deals across Asia during the past year
Citi head of LNG origination departs
Rodney Malcolm replaced by Mike Curry, head of North American electricity sales