Market risk
Dealing with a volatile gas market
Eric Fishhaut explores the current state of volatility within the US natural gas market and outlines how hedging with 'strips' can be used to secure long-term prices that are variable, but known
Richest US state hedges to dodge blackouts
The US state of Connecticut is rolling out an innovative method of power contracting which it hopes will alleviate some of the state's energy woes. If effective, the model could spread to other states, writes Elisa Wood
Depending on Russia
Europe's increasing dependence on Russia for gas supplies throws up new risks that must be assessed. Understanding political risk is key, but the biggest risk to supply could be the lack of investment in the sector, finds Roderick Bruce
An uncertain future
European natural gas demand is expected to rise in the next three decades. But, as Anouk Honore finds, the overall picture is not easy to predict, and depends on what happens in individual countries – particularly Italy and Spain
The regulation debate
Following a series of price spikes, consumer groups in the US are rallying against the deregulation of electricity marketswith some success. David Watkins investigates
Successful networking
Germany's virtually non-existent gas market has been given a shot in the arm by the country's network regulator, which has banned anti-competitive grid access contracts. Could this be the start of a success story, asks Oliver Holtaway
Gas storage parking lot full
More US natural gas storage is needed if price spikes are to be alleviated in the coming months experts believe, but construction interest is limited, finds David Watkins
Nymex to offer soft commodities
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) has entered the soft commodity space with the launch of six new futures contracts on its ClearPort clearing and trading platform.
Nybot members support Ice merger
Members of the New York Board of Trade (Nybot) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposed merger with IntercontinentalExchange (Ice).
Head gas trader quits JPMorgan
The head natural gas trader for JPMorgan has resigned after being asked to leave the investment bank, sources close to the situation said Friday.