Energy Risk
Duke-Progress deal a win for alliances, nuclear power
Duke-Progress deal a win for alliances, nuclear power
Editor's letter – getting the bit in the middle right
Editor's letter – getting the middle-office systems right
JP Morgan probe highlights Ferc power trading crackdown
A lawsuit filed against JP Morgan by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is the latest example of the agency's tough, new enforcement stance
Assessing LNG market risk
All at sea
Australia’s carbon scheme subject to political risk
Australia’s carbon scheme takes it first step but future development remains uncertain due to political risk.
Weather study finds that hedging improves firm value
Hedging programmes have a positive effect on a company’s share price and financial performance, according to a new academic study that examines the use of weather derivatives by US utilities
DME appoints Fix as chief executive
The Dubai Mercantile Exchange appoints new chief executive from BNP Paribas
Energy Risk Canada: Low crude prices won’t stop oil sands development, experts say
The prospects for long-term development of the Canadian oil sands remain good, presenters at Energy Risk Canada say, dismissing concern about the recent plunge in crude oil prices
New head of commodities at Musi
Robert Forgrave has joined Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International as head of commodities
Emission trading scheme in Rio suffers setback
Signing of decree by Rio de Janeiro governor is delayed – causing some to suspect lobbying efforts by those opposed to the scheme may have worked
Fallout from JP Morgan loss will hit energy markets: IEA
JP Morgan’s recent $2 billion trading loss could toughen a trio of Dodd-Frank Act rules, potentially hurting energy markets, the International Energy Agency says
Brent crude seen at $50/bbl by Q3 in worst-case scenario: Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has released a research note today that highlights the potential for oil prices to fall to levels last seen during the 2008 crisis
Energy Risk USA 2012
Platform for discussion
GDF Suez Trading opens Singapore office
GDF Suez Trading, a division of French utility GDF Suez, has opened a trading office in Singapore
Turning points: Labhart Risk Advisors’ Glenn Labhart
Glenn Labhart
Report urges boosting Ercot price cap, restructuring Texas power market
A report commissioned by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (Ercot) has recommended that the state increase its maximum peak power price in order to spur investment in new generation capacity and lower the risk of blackouts
Applied risk management series
IFRS 9: Hedge effectiveness and optimal hedge ratios
Nordic power outlook
Going with the flow?
Trading positions – June 2012
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Boultwood steps down as CRO of Constellation Energy
Move follows merger with Exelon Corporation. Risk management at the combined company will now be run by Exelon CRO, Joseph Glace
Outlook for corporate hedging as banks pull back from energy markets
A shrinking pool
Energy Risk Europe and US awards 2012
A winning formula