Energy Risk - Energy Risk January 2010 issue
Articles in this issue
Russian power futures to launch Q1 2010
Russian power exchange Arena is set to launch new power derivatives contracts by the end of Q1 2010. Rachel Morison reports on the expected implications for power risk hedging
Trading positions
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Is there joined up thinking on Smart Grid?
The modernisation of the European power industry through smart grids could transform electricity supply and demand but there is still a long way to go. In the first of a two-part series, Rachel Morison looks behind the hype at what smart grid really means
US natural gas shale plays threaten Canada export market
Natural gas shale plays in Canada and the US look set to skew the traditional supply and demand dynamics between the two countries. Pauline McCallion looks at the implications and potential alternative routes to market for Canada
Canada advances carbon capture and storage
In a bid to make Canada a global leader in emissions reduction technology, government support for carbon capture & storage research and development is beginning to bear fruit, finds Pauline McCallion
European power: Market coupling initiatives spread
In this introduction to Energy Risk’s series on European power markets, Rachel Morison and Katie Holliday look at cross-border integration in Europe, with a focus on the latest market coupling initiatives, asking what’s needed to extend the initiative…
Natural gas: a global market?
Greater correlation between UK and US natural gas prices is reflecting a shift in global supply and demand fundamentals, which could offer significant new arbitrage opportunities for traders. Pauline McCallion finds out if such a change could be permanent
The risk of getting compliance wrong
A wave of investigations and prosecutions in recent years has driven many top energy players from the business. With regulators’ power set to increase, getting compliance right is now more important than ever. In the first of a two-part series, Michael…
Turning points: John D’Agostino
In this new Profile series, John D’Agostino, energy hedge fund manager and former Nymex vice-president, talks to Rachel Morison about the defining moments in his career so far
Deals of the Year: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of America Merrill Lynch's restructure of its credit facility with Reliant Energy enabled the smooth purchase of NRG by Reliant.
Deals of the Year: Barclays Capital
BarCap structures hedging facility for Chesapeake Energy
Deals of the Year: Calyon & EDF Trading
Calyon and EDF Trading create trading partnership.
Deals of the Year: CE2 Carbon Capital
CE2 completes $10 million forestry aggregation project
Deals of the Year: Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse structures a crack-spread hedge for Alon USA refinery.
Deals of the Year: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank advises for Premier Oil acquisition of ONSL
Deals of the Year: European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
EBRD structures deal for Romania’s first lignite-fired power plant.
Deals of the Year: Essent Trading
Essent Trading in bio-coal deal with Stramproy Green
Deals of the Year: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley takes on troubled energy account.
Deals of the Year: Ventyx
Ventyx partners with Xcel Energy in SmartGridCity initiative.
Consultants’ outlook: 2010 Expert views
Energy Risk convened representatives from Ernst & Young, MRE Consulting, Sapient, The Structure Group and SunGard Consulting Services to discuss a number of topics on the outlook for 2010, including new regulation, future market developments, credit and…
Energy Risk Deals of the Year 2010
In this extended feature, Energy Risk highlights 10 key deals that have helped to shape and advance the market over the past 12 months.