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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 contract settled below $2.30 was February 25, 2002. It appears safe to say that mother nature has...

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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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A "Zero Cost" Gasoline Hedging Strategy For End-Users

Given that more and more organizations with large fleets are seeking "low" or "zero" cost gasoline hedging strategies, which won't leave them...

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Jet Fuel Price Risk Management With Four-Way Collars

As many airlines are struggling to manage their exposure to volatile jet fuel prices, not to mention their ongoing struggles to turn a profit, one...

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