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Carbon market buoyed by legislative outlook
While the value of the global carbon market fell by 21% in the third quarter, a recent report has forecast 107% growth in volume in 2009.
Power project could link US grids
A proposal to link the three US power grids could create the country’s first renewable energy trading hub.
Battling the benchmark
In 2007, investors demanded more active commodity indexes to capitalise on the bull run in the asset class. But benchmarks and beta offerings alike were hit by last year’s drawdown. Will this lead investors to abandon directional offerings in favour of…
Report notes potential of NGV demand
Natural gas demand could be boosted by two initiatives being debated in Congress that promote natural gas vehicles (NGVs).
Industry experts bearish on IEA oil demand
Industry experts at the annual Oil & Money Conference in London this week challenged International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts for demand growth.
Gazprom Marketing & Trading and ecolutions collaborate on CDM
Gazprom Marketing & Trading (GM&T), a subsidiary of Russian gas company Gazprom, has partnered with renewable energy firm ecolutions to develop emissions-reduction projects in China.
Gazprom and EDF announce transatlantic gas swap
Gazprom Marketing & Trading and EDF Trading have announced details of an agreement to swap natural gas between the US and European markets.
CME accepts gold as collateral for trades
The clearing house of global exchange CME Group - CME Clearing - has announced it will now accept gold as collateral for trades on the exchange.
International energy regulator launched
The creation of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER), a group of 12 regional energy regulatory associations, was announced by John Mogg, president of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), at the fourth World Forum of…
BlueNext launches outright spread contract
BlueNext has introduced an outright spread contract that will allow members to price the difference between spot European emission allowances (EUAs) and certified emission reduction (CER) contracts.
An audience with Bainton Capital
Steve Drummond from Bainton Capital discusses the potential outcome of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen in December.
$12m US carbon offset deal announced
Goldman Sachs, Blue Source and CE2 Carbon Capital have announced details of a $12 million US carbon offset transaction.
Citi sells Phibro to Occidental
Citi has announced the sale of commodities trading unit Phibro to Occidental Petroleum.
Corporate statement: The RICI® EnhancedSM indexes – attracting increasing interest from institutional investors
The Royal Bank of Scotland discusses the development of a series of indexes called the RICI® EnhancedSM Series. These indexes aim to avoid the negative roll yield in benchmark commodity indexes with lower volatility and optimised performance
Record high sugar prices hit ethanol market
Ethanol prices in Brazil have recently risen due to a decrease in production. According to experts, record high sugar prices in the region are encouraging mills to refine sugar over ethanol, which is giving a 50% better return.
Corporate profile: VTB Capital: A new entrant in the commodities market
Sergei Timokhovitch, Global Head of Commodities, discusses VTB Capital’s ambitious plans to develop its commodity business in these risky operating environments
Commodity focus: Eurex is Entering the Commodities Space
Ralf Huesmann, Product Strategy, discusses Eurex’s increased activity in alternative asset classes as market trends change and appetites increase