Energy Risk
The blame game
In the first of two articles on the effect of speculative traders on energy prices, Tom Matthews of Kinder Morgan argues that speculators do not cause price volatility and outlines research he has done on the subject
Nuclear fusion R&D
In 50 years, nuclear fusion may be a major source of energy, but until then extensive research and development is needed. To justify the current and future R&D expenditure, a cost-benefit analysis designed specially for this sector is required. David…
CDM reaches out
European firms are now aided in meeting their climate targets by being encouraged to invest in third world emissions reductions. But, as Oliver Holtaway discovers, not everyone is optimistic that the industry will participate
Survey - Positive feedback
Energy Risk's second annual emissions survey charts the development of emissions trading in Europe since the start of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme a year ago
Dr Faith Birol
The International Energy Agency is urging governments to decrease their reliance on oil. Stella Farrington talks with IEA chief economist Fatih Birol
Possible CME move for Nymex muddies the waters
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange's potential bid for a stake in the New York Mercantile Exchange could further heighten tensions at Nymex over the agreed deal with General Atlantic. That's if the CME comes up with a concrete proposal
FPL/Constellation merger could be tip of iceberg
High gas prices look set to usher in a wave of fresh consolidation in the utility sector, as companies strive to save costs
OpenLink, Triple Point sign more bank clients
Rival US-based energy trading software suppliers OpenLink and Triple Point Technology (TPT) both signed big new clients this year, increasing their dominance of the energy software market for the banking sector.