North America
Shale boom to continue out to 2020
New technology means the cost of shale gas production is more favourable than natural gas
Experts examine US power clearing and netting needs
As the US Congress moves to boost derivatives clearing requirements, an industry panel has called for regulators to investigate a move towards clearing and netting across US power markets and to clarify the legal uncertainty in the area
VIDEO: ICFA Americas Service Provider Awards 2011: winners interviews
Melanie White speaks to a selection of winners of the ICFA Americas Service Provider Awards (ASPAs) 2011 who give their comments on their evening wins, as well as their prospects for the year ahead.
JP Morgan LNG launch shows growing interest in market
JP Morgan’s move into liquefied natural gas (LNG) last week is indicative of growing interest and expectations for the future of the sector.
Morgan Stanley builds Canada power and gas team
Morgan Stanley has hired 10 local traders for a new power and gas desk in Vancouver, boosting its North American gas and power business.
Big bang: new dawn for CDS market
The 'big bang' protocol, which changes the way credit derivatives are quoted and traded, may have brought a CDS exchange one step closer