Natural gas
Report recommends ways to tackle energy market manipulation
A new report has suggested a framework for identifying market manipulation, arguing further clarity will boost market liquidity
California carbon scheme delay “prudent”: EDF
California's decision to delay carbon trading compliance until 2013 “will give the cap-and-trade programme it’s best chance of success”, says AB 32 co-sponsor
Growing global gas demand to end Asian LNG spot market?
Experts question whether the nascent spot market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asia could disappear if excess supply replaces nuclear in Germany and Japan
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LNG, shale impact on US nat gas: Rodney Malcolm, Citigroup
Citigroup commodities head Rodney Malcolm discusses the natural gas market, focusing on how liquefied natural gas (LNG) and shale gas production are likely to impact regional markets and the global gas market
US gas, nuclear outlook: EEI's Infante
The Edison Electric Institute’s Lola Infante discusses risks currently facing the US utility sector, including the potential impact of environmental concerns on natural gas prices and the outlook for nuclear power in the US
Q&A: Marina Surzhenko, head of LNG export directorate at Gazprom Export
In this exclusive interview with Energy Risk, Gazprom sets out its views on the future of the gas markets in Asia and Europe, the rise of LNG and its recent deals with China. Alex Davis talks with Gazprom Export’s Marina Surzhenko and to the Gazprom…
Q&A: Tony Hall at Duet Commodities Fund
After turning one of the highest proprietary trading profits in the history of Credit Suisse Commodities in 2009, Tony Hall launched hedge fund Duet Commodities Fund last year. He will be delivering the keynote talk at Energy Risk’s Commodities and…
Constellation/Exelon deal signals more power M&A fervour
Low power demand and gas prices drive further US power consolidation as companies try to increase margins through cost reductions
Experts question North American LNG exports
Price differentials make LNG exports viable but price future risk could hamper projects; credit-worthy partner is key
US: New shale gas options bring market changes and challenges
The shale production boom has changed the dynamics of the North American natural gas infrastructure grid. Pauline McCallion looks at the potential implications for hedging strategies
Q&A: Gary Germeroth, chief risk officer at Calpine
Gary Germeroth, chief risk officer at US independent power producer Calpine, speaks to Pauline McCallion about the company, Dodd-Frank regulation and managing the risks related to renewable energy generation
US: Natural gas push not expected to affect prices
Government boost to nat gas use could have longer-term price impact, or may not lower energy prices at all: analysts
S&P: Negative hedging outlook for nat gas producers
High natural gas supply, weak prices to continue; non-investment grade producers to suffer as current hedges roll off
Gas groups rethink regulatory issues
Global co-ordination needed between gas regulators and operators; international group to report on infrastructure and environment in 2012
Gazprom’s Medvedev compares shale to dotcom bubble
"Massive" shale production unsustainable at current prices; Gazprom has no plans to invest
Henry Hub futures activity surges
Volume in Nymex’s benchmark Henry Hub natural gas contract exceeds 500,000 contracts for first time
Brent-WTI spread broken: analyst
Brent-WTI spread causes concerns about oil benchmarks to resurface; Ice and Nymex defend use for futures contracts
CNOOC and Chesapeake announce second shale deal
Chinese E&P company CNOOC has announced a $1.3 billion deal to purchase a 33.3% stake in some of US producer Chesapeake's shale assets