Renewables
A meeting of minds
Now in its 12th year, the Energy Risk USA conference in Houston once again brought together key figures in the energy industry to debate the hottest topics. The Energy Risk team reports
Brown calls for oil market transparency; reveals investment plans
UK prime minister Gordon Brown has today called for increased transparency in the global oil markets, and revealed a series of international energy investment initiatives.
Backlash against biofuels
Biofuels are facing not only the food versus fuel controversy, but also criticism that the growing biofuels industry produces a bigger carbon footprint than the savings made when using them. Eric Fishhaut of GlobalView Software looks at the arguments
Hedges are growing greener
Opportunities for hedge funds in traditional energy markets are not as common as a few years ago. As a result, some hedge funds are turning to green energy markets in search of price anomalies and arbitrage opportunities, William Rhode discovers…
Rising costs hinder new power plant builds
Costs of building new power plants in North America have surged dramatically since 2000 and will continue to rise, the IHS CERA Power Capital Costs Index (PCCI) has revealed. According to the index, the costs have escalated by 130% since 2000 and…
Investor confidence in renewable energy still strong
Investor confidence in renewable energy companies is still strong despite the credit crunch, according to an online poll conducted by advisory firm Ernst & Young.
Building for the future
As US electric utility companies strive to meet soaring power demand, they are also coming under increasing pressure to lower carbon emissions. Richard McMahon of the Edison Electric Institute looks at how firms plan to meet these two potentially…
Market split over Green Exchange
The Green Exchange launched its crusade into the environmental trading markets last month, but it will have a battle on its hands to gain critical liquidity, writes Andrew Holt
Suppliers fight for green
A shortage of green power in the US has left some states struggling to meet mandatory renewables supply targets. Long-term supply contracts could help producers build new plants, but utilities and competitive suppliers are feuding over who gets to sign…
EEX - An exchange of ideas
The European Energy Exchange is positioning itself as the key trading hub for Europe's energy and emissions markets. Roderick Bruce meets Tim Greenwood, head of UK operations at EEX, and Oliver Maibaum, sales and business development director, to discuss…
Goldman goes for Green
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has joined the Green Exchange as a "founding member," the exchange announced today.
Green Exchange begins trading
In keeping with the green theme of St. Patrick’s Day, The Green Exchange, a partnership that incorporates brokers, traders, venture capital firms and investment banks commenced trading today.
Green Exchange begins trading
In keeping with the green theme of St. Patrick’s Day, The Green Exchange, a partnership that incorporates brokers, traders, venture capital firms and investment banks commenced trading today.
Ethanol first for Tullett Prebon
Inter-dealer broker Tullett Prebon has completed the first European paper trade in fuel grade ethanol.
Tullett Prebon brokers first physical fuel grade ethanol trade
Inter-dealer broker Tullett Prebon’s biofuel desk has completed its first trade in physical fuel grade ethanol.
Green backing
The financing of renewable energy projects is becoming more attractive, as rising demand and prices make it a safer investment. The subprime crisis will tip the balance further in favour of green investment and open up opportunities for end-users to…
Transmission possible?
US grid operators are hoping that a new stance on transmission planning will act as a hedge against an uncertain energy future. Yet such a strategy comes with its own challenges, writes Elisa Wood