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Top Eight Fuel Hedging & Risk Management Bloopers

As fuel hedging consultants, we're often asked: "What are the most common mistakes companies make when it comes to fuel hedging?" The following is our top eight list as well as our take on each: 8. "We quit hedging fuel because our hedging program...

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CME to List Heating Oil Futures Beyond April 2013

On Friday the CME announced that it is no longer going to de-list heating oil futures and options, which was set to occur at the expiration of the...

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Fundamentals of Global Fuel Risk Management

As crude oil and refined products prices once again seem to be on an upward trend, we've received several requests for more information on the basics...

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To Hedge or Not to Hedge Natural Gas At This Time?

The prompt month natural gas futures contract (April) settled yesterday at a ten year low, $2.281/MMbtu. The last time the prompt Henry Hub futures...

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International Petroleum Week Update

Update: Please visit the following link for information regarding IP Week 2013. We're currently in London for IP Week 2012. On Wednesday afternoon...

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Monte Carlo: The Ultimate Fuel Hedging Tool?

We've received several inquires about the article published last week on cfo.com, Is It Time to Hedge Against Oil Hikes?. More specifically, the...

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Hedging Strategies As Crude Oil Approaches $50 or $150

Crude oil prices once again traded above $100 today which has many asking, how high will it go, while others wondering if we may see prices collapse,...

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Dow Chemical To Begin Hedging Natural Gas Price Risk

According to an article published by Reuters on Friday, Dow Chemical is, "Considering a hedging program for the first time in a decade to lock in...

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Crude Oil Risk Management With Participating Swaps

At the request of one of our subscribers, this post addresses how E&P companies can hedge their crude oil price risk with participating swaps. A...

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Creative Producer Hedging Strategies In A $3.00 Natural Gas Market

As natural gas prices remain depressed, despite the recent bounce, we are receiving numerous inquiries from natural gas producers asking for hedging...

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