Energy Risk/News
Carbon registry link-up to boost trading volumes
The long-awaited link up of the European Union's emissions trading scheme with the Kyoto Protocol's carbon credit registry could take emissions trading to a new level, finds Katie Holliday
Energy sector rivals banking for big bonuses
No longer banking’s poor relation, the energy sector is looking increasingly attractive to job seekers as salaries have increased by 12% and average bonuses have risen by a record 21% in 2008, according to consultancy group GRS.
EU aviation emission targets seen too low; reviewed 2013
The Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union has announced that aviation will be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from 1 January 2012, following a meeting in Luxembourg on October 24.
ICE Clear Europe goes live
London-based energy exchange ICE Futures Europe yesterday successfully switched its clearing operations from LCH.Clearnet to is own ICE Clear Europe clearing house.
44% drop in EU ETS shortfall predicted
The global recession will bring a 44% drop in EU ETS shortfall, according to a forecast on November 3 by IDEAcarbon, a carbon market and research firm
Essent gains Spanish trading license
Essent Trading announced today that it has been granted a license to trade natural gas on the Spanish market by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce.
Energy traders clash with regulators
In the wake of the credit crunch, energy trading executives have clashed with regulators over the potential imposition of what they see as onerous trade data reporting obligations.
VeraSun Bankruptcy Highlights Tough Ethanol Market Say Experts
VeraSun Energy’s latest financing package may have given it the necessary relief to continue operations, but its bankruptcy filing indicates times are extremely tough for the ethanol industry, with more casualties expected, experts say.
FCStone to post bad debt provision
FCStone Group, an integrated commodity risk management company, has announced it expects to incur a pre-tax bad debt provision of up to $25m due to losses by three domestic accounts, including an energy trading account.
Powernext gas futures to launch in November
Energy exchange Powernext is set to launch natural gas spot and futures contracts for the French market in the second half of this month.
Close of Constellation credit facility extended
Constellation Energy’s credit facility with UBS and RBS will now close on 26 November 2008 with commitments from the banks expected to total between $1bn and $1.25bn.
Short list of top five carbon management IT providers
Energy Insights, a energy consultancy company owned by global advisory firm IDC, has released an industry short list comparing IT companies who provide carbon management software to oil and gas companies, independent power producers, and utilities.
CME to launch new gasoil, natural gas liquids and plastics contracts
CME Group has announced the launch of new gasoil options and plastics futures contracts, as well new natural gas liquid swaps.
Goldman Sachs to market GHG emission reductions through strategic alliance with Blue Source
Goldman Sachs has bought an equity stake in Blue Source in a strategic alliance to market green house gas emission reductions in US.