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EU & Iraq pact will not boost energy supplies
Iraq will not boost the European Union’s (EU) oil, gas or power supply, or become a key supplier in the near future, say analysts, following the announcement that the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to secure the EU’s energy…
Sonatrach CEO probe not affecting exports
Market fears about an Algerian oil and gas export shutdown are unfounded, say analysts, following confirmation that the chief executive of state-owned energy company Sonatrach is now under judicial review.
Upstream deals boost oil and gas companies’ outlooks
The value of oil and gas deals announced last year increased by 10% from 2008 to $198 billion, although the total number of deals fell from 1,152 to 837, according to Ernst & Young’s third annual global oil and gas transactions review.
WEF: Oil price spikes remain top 10 risk for 2010
Oil price spikes remain one of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) top 10 economic risks for 2010, with the risk-rating moving up to medium risk from low risk in 2009.
Consultants’ outlook: 2010 Expert views
Energy Risk convened representatives from Ernst & Young, MRE Consulting, Sapient, The Structure Group and SunGard Consulting Services to discuss a number of topics on the outlook for 2010, including new regulation, future market developments, credit and…
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2010
In this extended feature, Energy Risk highlights 10 key deals that have helped to shape and advance the market over the past 12 months.
Deals of the Year: Ventyx
Ventyx partners with Xcel Energy in SmartGridCity initiative.
Deals of the Year: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley takes on troubled energy account.
Deals of the Year: Essent Trading
Essent Trading in bio-coal deal with Stramproy Green
Deals of the Year: European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
EBRD structures deal for Romania’s first lignite-fired power plant.
Deals of the Year: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank advises for Premier Oil acquisition of ONSL
Deals of the Year: Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse structures a crack-spread hedge for Alon USA refinery.
Deals of the Year: CE2 Carbon Capital
CE2 completes $10 million forestry aggregation project
Deals of the Year: Calyon & EDF Trading
Calyon and EDF Trading create trading partnership.
Deals of the Year: Barclays Capital
BarCap structures hedging facility for Chesapeake Energy
Deals of the Year: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of America Merrill Lynch's restructure of its credit facility with Reliant Energy enabled the smooth purchase of NRG by Reliant.
EIA: World will be more dependent on Opec oil
The world will become more dependent on Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil by the start of 2011, following sustained surplus production capacity and a forecasted decline in growth from countries outside the producer group, says…
Is there joined up thinking on Smart Grid?
The modernisation of the European power industry through smart grids could transform electricity supply and demand but there is still a long way to go. In the first of a two-part series, Rachel Morison looks behind the hype at what smart grid really means
Special report: Canada
Our special report this month takes an in-depth look at Canada's oil and gas markets.
Can pipeline system support Canada oill sands growth?
With Canadian oil sands production set to grow, albeit at a reduced rate, will the current and planned pipeline infrastructure in North America be fit for purpose? Pauline McCallion finds out
European power: Market coupling initiatives spread
In this introduction to Energy Risk’s series on European power markets, Rachel Morison and Katie Holliday look at cross-border integration in Europe, with a focus on the latest market coupling initiatives, asking what’s needed to extend the initiative…
Natural gas: a global market?
Greater correlation between UK and US natural gas prices is reflecting a shift in global supply and demand fundamentals, which could offer significant new arbitrage opportunities for traders. Pauline McCallion finds out if such a change could be permanent
The risk of getting compliance wrong
A wave of investigations and prosecutions in recent years has driven many top energy players from the business. With regulators’ power set to increase, getting compliance right is now more important than ever. In the first of a two-part series, Michael…