Energy Risk/News
Shale gas production could reduce Europe's dependence on Russia
Rising shale gas production in the US and Canada as well as potential natural gas supplies from Iraq could reduce European energy dependence on Russia, according to a new study released today by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Dow Jones-AIG Commodity renamed through UBS acquisition
UBS has announced that Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes have been renamed Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes following the completion of its acquisition of the commodity index business of AIG Financial Products.
OTC Global Holdings announces new crude options brokerage
New York based interdealer broker, OTC Global Holdings (OTCGH), has launched a new crude options brokerage called Riviera Commodities.
Australia's carbon scheme delayed to 2011
The Australian government has delayed the start of its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) to July 2011 and announced a more ambitious emissions reduction target for 2020.
CME to launch grain calendar spread options
The CME Group has announced calendar spread options for corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil futures will be available to trade on the exchange from June 1, 2009.
Biofuels get boost from clean energy revolution
The US Government has announced plans designed to boost the use of advanced biofuels through research, investment and the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Trading positions
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Japanese brokers face testing times
Plummeting volumes in Japan's commodity futures markets have forced many Japanese commodity brokerages out of business. Katie Holliday reports
Reliant completes sale and changes name to RRI
Reliant Energy today completed the sale of its Texas retail business to NRG Energy and announced it will change its name to RRI Energy, effective May 2, 2009.