Operational risk
Energy trading firms keen to improve ETRM reporting
Energy trading and risk management reporting, not always the most effective operation at energy trading firms, is undergoing an efficiency drive across the industry, finds Gillian Carr
Sponsored statement: APX-ENDEX
With more than 15 years of experience in energy trading in the UK, Derek Abernethy was appointed commercial director UK of APX-ENDEX in February this year. He discusses the developments of the UK power market and how APX-ENDEX is responding to these…
Corporate hedging strategies affected by banking regulations: survey
Despite ‘end-user’ exemptions, strengthened banking regulations are likely to impact energy corporates due to their reliance on banks and other financial firms to manage hedging programmes, says a survey by Greenwich Associates
Volcker rule to pummel US energy industry: IHS
The so-called 'Volcker rule', if carried out the way regulators have proposed, will make it more difficult for the US energy industry to access risk management services, harming oil and gas producers, refiners and utilities, according to a study released…
The long and winding road to Dodd-Frank
As the Dodd-Frank rule-making process drags on, US energy companies are wondering when they will finally have clarity about the law’s impact on their business. Alexander Osipovich examines some of the key issues being thrashed out in the months to come
Assessing cybersecurity of the US power grid
Threats to the cybersecurity of the US power grid are on the rise and the issue is now on the radars of chief risk officers at utilities, rather than just IT heads. Alexander Osipovich investigates how the industry is responding and assesses the odds of…
Middle distillates to strengthen on supply constraints?
Diesel and heating oil prices have risen on the back of crude oil gains this year, but they also have some unique supply and demand issues to consider, finds Jay Maroo
Multi-factor forward curve models for energy risk management
In the second article of this series, Carlos Blanco and Michael Pierce introduce the most common multi-factor models of the forward curve used for energy derivatives pricing and risk measurement
Are alpha commodity index products sustainable?
Investor interest in alpha commodity index products has surged over the past year and banks are hard at work creating more of them. Can these exotic new instruments really provide a sustainable source of absolute return? And is the market getting too…
Managing operational risk at commodity trading firms
Proactive management of operational risk is critical to ensuring an organisation responds effectively to ever-changing market conditions and regulatory environments. Julie Shochat and Kenzel Fallen outline how to align strategy, processes and…
Low US natural gas prices stir hedging talk
As the boom in North American shale gas production continues to feed an oversupplied market, US natural gas prices sank to 10-year lows last week. Gas consumers are taking a serious look at seizing the opportunity to lock in prices — but remain hesitant…
US energy firms lagging in Dodd-Frank readiness: survey
Two-thirds of upstream US energy companies have done nothing to comply with new regulations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act, according to a new survey
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012
In this special feature, Energy Risk highlights six deals that showcase the innovation currently present in energy financing, structuring and derivatives trading
Energy Risk's 2012 Software Survey and Rankings
Tighter budgets and looming regulation are key factors impacting decisions around energy trading and risk management software systems this year, according to Energy Risk’s Software Survey. David Wigan and Stella Farrington analyse the results
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012: SG CIB's Russian gas field financing
Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking arrange €1.1bn financing for gas field in northern Russia
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012: Lloyds's financing for Essar
Lloyds Bank organises $1.5bn secured borrowing base facility for Essar Energy
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012: Credit Suisse's Urals swap with JKX
Credit Suisse in $50m Urals Med swap with JKX Oil & Gas
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012: Carlyle's Plainfield funding
The Carlyle Group rescue Plainfield renewable energy plant with $125m senior debt funding
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012: BarCap's VPP deal with Chesapeake
Barclays Capital pioneers new volumetric payment deal with Chesapeake that allows more investors to take part
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2012: BAML's LNG deal with Gate
Bank of America Merrill Lynch becomes first investment bank to facilitate full commissioning services in its deal with Dutch Gate LNG terminal
Icap Energy acquires European biofuels broker
Icap Energy announce acquisition of biofuels broker Sun Commodities
Analysing common processes used to model energy prices
Choosing the appropriate process for modelling energy prices is essential for best calculating value, risk and hedging metrics for energy derivatives and assets. In this first article of a six-part series, Carlos Blanco and Michael Pierce discuss some…
How relevant is VAR for energy markets?
Despite its many limitations, value-at-risk (VAR) is still the most commonly used risk profile measuring tool in the energy industry. In this first article in a new series, Chris Strickland discusses why the energy industry’s love affair with VAR could…
Refiners seek innovative tools for risk management
Battered by tight margins and volatile oil markets, refiners are exploring a range of innovative tools to contain costs and improve risk management. Alexander Osipovich reports