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Moody’s: Oil will average $75 in 2010
Oil prices will average $75 per barrel (bbl) in 2010, following rising growth in global oil consumption, fuelled by buoyant demand in developing economies, led by China, says rating agency Moody’s.
WEF: Oil price spikes remain top 10 risk for 2010
Oil price spikes remain one of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) top 10 economic risks for 2010, with the risk-rating moving up to medium risk from low risk in 2009.
EIA: World will be more dependent on Opec oil
The world will become more dependent on Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil by the start of 2011, following sustained surplus production capacity and a forecasted decline in growth from countries outside the producer group, says…
Uncertainty over UK ROCs damages investor confidence
Recent changes to the allocation of Renewable Obligation Certificates by the UK DECC has left industry participants wary about their long-term value, finds Katie Holliday
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
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Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets