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

Energy (5)

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...

Read More
heating-oil-hedging-125700-edited

NYMEX-CME, ICE and DOE-EIA Holiday Schedules

For those of you who have hedging needs to take care of over holidays, the trading calendars for NYMEX-CME and ICE energy products as well as the...

Read More

An Update On Dodd-Frank And How It Will Impact Energy Markets

As we've expressed on more than one occasion, there is serious concern among energy "end-users" that Dodd-Frank will be implemented in a way, which...

Read More
nymex natural gas hedging chart 15 year history resized 600

Is Today An Ideal Day To Begin Hedging Your Energy Price Risk?

As energy hedging advisors we're asked on nearly a daily a basis whether now is a good time to begin hedging crude oil, electricity, gasoline, diesel...

Read More

Thanksgiving Special - The Energy Markets Never Sleep

While our office and most of the US markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to pass along some great holiday reading material that...

Read More
energy hedging price chart 093011 resized 600

Year To Date Reflections On The Global Energy Markets

As the third quarter of 2011 draws to a close it's time to take a look at the energy price roller coaster of the past year, and a roller coaster it...

Read More
historical energy hedging prices resized 600

The Case For Developing An Effective Energy Hedging Program

The argument for developing an effective energy hedging program has never been more compelling. As the following data shows (NYMEX and ICE futures),...

Read More
natural gas hedging 12 month strip

Energy Hedging: The Diversified Portfolio Approach

The concept of portfolio diversification is nothing new to anyone who has ever owned a stock, bond or mutual fund. One only has to "Google" the term...

Read More

How To Select An Appropriate Energy Hedging Instrument

While many companies know that they need to hedge their exposure to volatile energy prices, many struggle to understand the various hedging...

Read More