Market risk
Lessons for the next round of energy market regulation
More buy-in and more recognition of the commodity market's special features will make future regulation faster and smoother, argues energy expert
‘Trump digs coal’ – but is that enough?
Are recent efforts by President Trump to support US coal levelling the playing field for power generation fuel sources, or just flogging a dead horse?
Options pricing shows next few years crucial for US coal
Carbon trading outweighed by building and fuel cost, research finds
Power market set for 2019 blockchain boom
Blockchain could cut costs and bring in microgenerators, industry believes
Short term, LNG view
Excitement over fast-growing LNG markets shouldn't blind us to the potential risks
Rapid changes to UK power as gates open for smart consumers
Elexon’s proposed modifications to the UK’s Balancing and Settlement Code will have a huge impact on forecasting and risk management processes for UK and international suppliers
Slow reactions: the long road to smart demand response
Big data and analytics play an increasingly important role in balancing supply and demand as electricity grids around the world become more decentralized. Market participants are using these tools to improve forecasting and valuing capabilities, but…
Asian LNG derivatives trade surges on increased hedging
Volumes of Asian LNG derivatives have surged recently amid an increase in demand for hedging, fuelling speculation that a much-anticipated gas derivatives market for Asia is finally emerging
Newman: why commodities will stay OTC
As he retires, Icap Energy founder on his acid test for picking emerging markets, and the promise of LNG derivatives
Gas traders fear US winter price spike
Shale’s ability to step up production rapidly is being relied upon to shore-up under-supply, but low prices may limit production delivery until a shortage occurs
CVA pricing for commodities with WWR
A calculation of CVA integrating a commodity futures exposure with probability of an event under WWR and credit downgrades
No escape from climate change tail risks
Harsh decisions need to be made on the future of energy financing now, before we run out of time
Sanctions and renewables inform LME product plans
Metal exchange expansion focuses on effects of geopolitics and boom in demand for batteries
Air freight: a new frontier for hedging?
Soaring demand and risk of volatility opens way for air FFAs
UK balancing market opening up to industrials
Will efforts to open UK balancing market garner interest beyond suppliers and aggregators?
Energy Risk Awards 2018: The winners
BNP Paribas picks up three awards, while Macquarie takes the derivatives gong, amid a period of rapid change for the industry
Derivatives house of the year: Macquarie
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Cargill acquisition fuels growth for commodities-focused bank
Deal of the year: Engie
Energy Risk Awards 2018: By targeting smaller players in mature basins, Engie creates a structure ripe for replication
Natural gas house of the year: BP
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Reliability is key to BP’s ability to deliver across global gas markets, even in difficult conditions
Electricity house of the year: Engie
Energy Risk Awards 2018: For global energy firm focus is on anticipating client expectations, not just market trends
Coal house of the year: Javelin Global Commodities
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Bulk commodity trader helps US coal producers find new routes to growing markets in 2018
Emissions house of the year: Element Markets
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Established environmental business flourishes despite political uncertainty
Weather house of the year: Sompo Global Weather
Energy Risk Awards 2018: Weather derivatives provider launches innovative platform to serve clients transitioning from once-yearly purchases to granular hedging programmes