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ETRM System Cutover: Achieving a Successful Transition

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Cutting over to a new Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system is a significant undertaking. The process involves transitioning data, configurations, and business processes from your legacy system to the new one,...more

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House Agriculture Committee Completes Markup of 2024 Farm Bill

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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture completed its markup of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill) on May 24, 2024, and passed the proposed legislation 33-21, with four Democrats –...more

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Taking Stock of Commodity Derivatives Regulation in the UK and EU

In July 2021, HM Treasury published the Wholesale Markets Review consultation (WMR), which included proposals to reform the U.K.’s secondary markets framework. There was broad support for reforms to (a) modify the ancillary...more

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RightAngle Upgrade: Best Practices for a Successful…

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Upgrading critical applications has become a common challenge for corporate IT departments. Software vendors can deploy major releases more quickly because of improvements in coding and testing tools and some tie eligibility...more

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The Power of Automation & Customization in RightAngle…

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Maintaining a robust system is essential in the ever-evolving landscape of energy trading and risk management (ETRM). RightAngle, a flagship solution by ION, has been a linchpin for organizations navigating the complexities...more

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Efficient Systems Monitoring with RightAngle Database…

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In today's digital landscape, where data is often dubbed the "new oil," ensuring the smooth operation of databases is crucial for businesses. Regular oversight, including monitoring database metrics, is essential to optimize...more

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Modern Architecture for the Natural Gas ETRM Landscape

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Over the past few decades, the commodity and energy trading and risk management (C/ETRM) landscape for the natural gas industry has been stable, dominated by a select few big players in the market – namely, ION Endur or...more

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CFTC 2023 Enforcement Report Shows Uptick in Enforcement Actions

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) released its enforcement results for fiscal year 2023 on November 7, 2023. The CFTC’s Division of Enforcement filed 96 enforcement actions in 2023 charging a range...more

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2024 Energy Transition Outlook Survey Report

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Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD)’s 2024 Energy Transition Outlook Survey Report points to a new phase in the multi-generational journey to Net Zero. While 56% of our respondents are deepening their focus on their transition...more

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Impact of Global Price Volatility on Damages Calculations in International Arbitration

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The global energy and commodity sectors face unprecedented uncertainty. Increased global demand, coupled with supply chain constraints triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and China's COVID-19 restrictions and its...more

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Q&A: The State Of Oil & Gas M&A Activity & What To Expect In 2023

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The current landscape of M&A and A&D dealmaking in the U.S. oil and gas industry looks a lot different than what it did in the 2015-2019 period. During the pandemic, commodity prices sank to historically low levels (WTI crude...more

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The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation: Is WTI Crude Oil Recession Proof?

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How quickly things have changed. Just a year ago, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gave a picturesque view of the economy. Any inflation was transitory and would likely fall to 2% in 2022. The federal funds rate would...more

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Key Considerations For Improving Your Business Processes & ETRM System Implementation

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Business processes can get complicated over time in any organization. A fitting example of a core business process is the processing of payable invoices. The old-fashioned way of processing invoices is to receive the invoices...more

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The Energy Regulation and Markets Law Review - 11th Edition - France

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In our 11th year of writing and publishing The Energy Regulation and Markets Review, the most pressing global concerns are inflation, supply chain concerns, the Ukraine war and continuing effects from the covid-19 pandemic....more

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Oil & Gas Companies Continued To Hedge Before Price Spikes

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Hedging remains a mainstay activity for many oil and gas producers to protect cash flows and manage operating budgets. However, these hedge programs and coverage levels were in place before price increases that occurred in...more

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Mining & metals 2022: ESG and energy transition – the sector's biggest opportunity

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Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change. Will 2022 cement the mining &...more

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LatAm M&A rebounds

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M&A is back in Latin America. As COVID-19 hit the region hard in 2020, M&A volume and value in Latin America and the Caribbean slid 15% and 27% respectively year on year, together logging only 651 deals worth US$68 billon....more

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Asset Modeling: Understanding Value & Managing Risk

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Find out why an effective risk management strategy requires developing robust economic forecasting tools that simulate future cash flows. One such tool uses the “real-option” theory to model flexibility associated with energy...more

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Risky Business: Effective Commodity Risk Management

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John Echols, Greg Crowley, and Will Boozer from Opportune LLP offer a deeper perspective on why enterprises need to effectively manage and mitigate commodity price risk before and after unforeseen chaotic events occur....more

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What Could Go Wrong? Building Resiliency In The Face Of Chaos

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The winter storm that descended on Texas in February 2021 is a reminder of why organizations should assess their strategy and operations to manage and mitigate risk before chaos ensues....more

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A Discussion on Environmental Commodities with Bill Flederbach, President and CEO at ClimeCo

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This episode is another in our Energy and Environment Review series, in which Ballard’s energy and environmental lawyers will address the energy evolution driven by climate change, renewable energy innovation,...more

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Oil & Gas Companies Hedging Production Farther Into The Future

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A survey of how oil and gas producers hedge....more

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A Look Ahead at the Biden Administration’s Regulatory and Enforcement Priorities

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With the new administration poised to take office, public and private companies will need to consider how President Biden’s regulatory, enforcement, and legislative priorities will affect their businesses. During this...more

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3 Reasons Why ESG Is Here To Stay In The Oil & Gas Industry

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Find out why ESG and sustainability investing will likely be a permanent fixture among oil and gas companies, as well as their investors and stakeholders, for years to come....more

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Hydrogen Rising: A Sustainable Energy Source on the Brink of Commercial Scale Development

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Sandra Safro and David Wochner kick-off Hydrogen Rising with a discussion about how hydrogen is on the brink of commercial scale development, highlighting governmental incentives and potential challenges facing the industry....more

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