Operational risk
Challenges ahead as US coal exports grow
The US coal market could be facing an about-turn with regards to exports and imports. Pauline McCallion looks at the potential implications for trading and risk management among US producers
Libya and beyond: legal implications of force majeure
Civil unrest in Libya continues to have a major impact on commodity traders with interests in the country. Andrew Ridings and Darren Wall discuss the issues facing traders and examine the legal implications
Energy Risk USA - 2011 conference highlights
The 2011 Energy Risk USA conference in Houston provided the chance to interact with industry peers and hear about the latest energy market developments.Ned Molloy and Pauline McCallion report
Dodd-Frank: Summary of rule-making progress so far
As regulators approach the end of the Dodd-Frank rule-making period, Energy Risk details the proposals so far and considers what lies ahead for the new regulatory regime. By Peter Madigan with additional reporting by Pauline McCallion
Turning points: Duke Energy’s CRO, Swati Daji
Nothing creates a good risk officer like challenging times, says Duke Energy’s CRO, Swati Daji. She talks to Pauline McCallion about managing risks through both the good and the bad
Dodd-Frank puts market manipulation on the radar
Dodd-Frank regulation could usher in more market manipulation cases such as the recent CFTC case against Arcadia Petroleum, Arcadia Energy and Parnon Energy, say market experts
Market focus on summer reliability after outages
North American power supply expected to meet demand this summer as Texas system faces increased scrutiny after winter outages
Energy Risk USA: could anti-manipulation rule curb energy activity?
Dodd-Frank manipulation rules could “chill” energy market and boost regulatory infrastructure costs: ER USA panel
Acquisition boosts awareness of carbon capture and storage
2Co takeover of Powerfuel could improve profile of carbon capture and storage
Energy companies warned on end-user status
Energy Risk USA speakers concerned about reliance on end-user status; urge energy companies to begin Dodd-Frank compliance planning
Trend towards in-house clearing could increase fees and admin
The LME is the latest exchange considering whether to build its own clearing business. If the trend continues, banks could face more fees and administration
GDF Suez chooses bank status for new trading arm
European energy giant GDF Suez this week launched a new trading unit, choosing to obtain bank status that prepares it for potentially tougher European regulation of commodity trading
Will ruling create agreement on regulatory jurisdiction?
The FERC’s $30m fine for former a Amaranth trader has set a strong precedent for market manipulation cases, but regulatory overall jurisdiction remains unclear. Pauline McCallion reports
US energy speculation investigation begins anew
The latest effort by the US government to investigate the impact of speculation on oil prices has been met with cynicism by market participants. Pauline McCallion reports
Trading positions - May 2011
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Profile: Diana Higgins, Director Crediten
Assessing counterparty credit can require the skills of a private detective, says Diana Higgins, talking to Stella Farrington about her credit risk career and the changing role of the credit function
Sponsored Q&A: Accenture Risk Management
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Orders will dictate change in the wholesale electricity markets this year, requiring all regional transmission organisations, independent system operators and participants to respond. Executive Director at…
Sponsored Q&A: LIM
The nature of data delivery has changed in recent years and prompted data management companies to offer more flexible delivery options in order to stay competitive. LIM, a Morningstar company, is developing its technological capabilities to provide a…
UK power execs debate $325 billion investment requirement
UK power demand is expected to double by 2050 while a quarter of its generation capacity will need replacing within 10 years. EU targets call for production from renewables to jump from 7% to 30% of total output. Vanya Dragomanovich talks to top industry…
Are the days of oil/gas indexation numbered?
Will the unprecedented dislocation between oil and gas prices – forecast to last some time – finally mean a transition away from oil indexation for pricing gas contracts, and is the gas market mature enough to produce accurate price indicators? Ned…
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…
Estimating the impact of US energy efficiency programmes
Increased interest in energy efficiency and demand response programmes in the US power markets has led to the birth of the negawatt – a tradable resource now gaining prominence in the industry. But estimating the impact of these programmes is not easy,…
Can electricity demand response replace hedging?
How will greater use of demand response affect risk managers in the power sector? Pauline McCallion asks the experts