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A path for renewables
Renewable energy needs to become a bigger part of the US energy mix, but there are still a number of hurdles to clear, explains Richard McMahon of the Edison Electric Institute
Braemar and Tullett Prebon form FFA broking team
UK-based shipping company Braemar Seascope and global inter-dealer broker Tullett Prebon have initiated a joint-venture to concentrate on broking forward freight agreements (FFAs).
World Energy to host RGGI carbon allowance auction
US online exchange operator World Energy has signed a contract with RGGI Inc – an administrative subsidiary of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – to host its first auction for regional carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances.
Evolution launches catastrophe derivatives division
Environmental brokerage firm Evolution Markets has introduced a brokerage and transaction service to focus on the catastrophe derivatives market.
Carbon market associations join forces
A merger between the Carbon Markets Association (CMA) and International Carbon Investors (ICI) has brought together sixty banks, law firms and service providers that work within the carbon market, including Barclays Capital, JP Morgan and RBS Sempra.
Trading strategies - Walking a fine line
A worrying trend is emerging in the UK corporate world, with many companies adopting extremely risky strategies in a bid to reduce their exposure to energy price volatility, says Utilyx chief executive Chris Bowden
Early trade slow at Canada's carbon exchange
The first Canadian carbon emissions exchange has opened for trading, but may struggle to find traction amid regulatory uncertainty, finds Katie Holliday
EDF Trading’s Nordic office commences business
EDF Trading, the subsidiary of EDF responsible for wholesale energy market activity, announces the opening of its Nordic office in Oslo, Norway
Prices pose challenge for CFTC
The formation of the CFTC's new energy markets advisory committee (EMAC) has proven to be timely. David Watkins reports
European Commissioner backs power exchange merger
EU energy commissioner Andris Piebalgs has backed the merger of Germany’s European Energy Exchange (EEX) and France’s Powernext to create single Franco-German power spot and futures markets.