Ideas, strategies, and viewpoints on the global energy commodity markets.

End-User Energy Hedging with OTC Energy Derivatives

We just received word about a teleconference regarding end-user hedging under the Dodd-Frank bill that Mayer Brown is sponsoring this Thursday and thought we would pass it along as it will definitely be of interest to many... Global Financial...

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September Energy Hedging Q&A – Gasoline, Natural Gas & NGLs

Based on the positive feedback we received from the August Energy Hedging Q&A, we're going to make the hedging Q&A a permanent, monthly feature. The...

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Natural Gas Hedging In A "Low" Price Environment

Before we head out for the long weekend we thought we should address the current state of the natural gas market as it relates to hedging, for both...

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August Energy Hedging Q&A - Diesel Fuel & Natural Gas

A few weeks ago, we asked you, the wonderful readers of our blog, if you had any questions or issues related to energy hedging that you would like us...

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Our Thoughts on Developing an Energy Risk Management Policy

We've recently been engaged by a couple new clients which are going to be hedging their exposure to energy commodity prices for the first time in...

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Airline Fuel Hedging with Deferred Premium Options

What is a deferred premium option? Essentially, it is identical to a standard call or put option, except that the premium isn't paid until the...

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What Are Your Energy Hedging & Risk Management Challenges?

As we've just passed the six month mark of running our blog we wanted to take a moment to ask you, our faithful readers, what you would like us to...

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Energy Hedging in a "Reformed" Environment

While we tend to avoid spending much time addressing political issues, in recent weeks we've received numerous inquires from clients and others...

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The Layman's Guide to Natural Gas Options - Part IV

As we discussed in our last post, The Layman's Guide to Natural Gas Options - Part III, there are four primary variables that affect the premium or...

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