In the ever-evolving landscape of the energy sector, risk mitigation stands as the keystone for sustainable growth and stability. The “Navigating the Currents” panel brings together leading experts in energy procurement, hedging and trading to delve into surviving market volatility. This session will explore the latest methodologies in identifying, assessing, and managing the multifaceted risks inherent in the trading of natural gas and power.
Panelists will discuss advanced analytical tools and risk assessment models that forecast market movements and help shield their operations from potential disruptions and losses. Discussions will extend to risk management strategies and tactics, from the utilization of derivatives and hedging to innovative insurance products to maximize market opportunities and provide a blueprint for attendees to understand how leading firms navigate inevitable market uncertainties.
As the energy market continues to integrate renewable sources and digital technologies, the panel will also provide a forward-looking perspective on the impact of these shifts on risk profiles and trading strategies. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to turn risk management into a competitive advantage.
Join us for an illuminating discussion that promises to empower energy professionals with the knowledge and tools to master the art of risk mitigation.
Energy Marketing Conferences Announce Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South as its Keynote Speaker at EMC18 in New York City
/ by / EMC Newsletter, Press Release
Hundreds of Competitive Energy Executives Gather in NYC to Discuss “Accelerating the Energy Transition” Sept 14th-15th at the 18th Energy Marketing Conference. The sponsors and exhibitors at Energy Marketing Conferences are companies who have supported the growth and acceleration of the energy transition in the competitive energy industry for many years.” — Jack Doueck NEW […]
Read more
Digital Transformation – Customer Engagement, Information Technology
/ by / EMC Newsletter
Research carried out by MIT has found that organizations that achieve digital mastery can increase their profit margins by over 25%. Digital engagement, mastery, and empowerment are well-known buzzwords, but what does that mean for your business? We must reimagine our businesses in the digital age and strengthen the human touchpoints we have. You can use new […]
Read more
The Next Big Inflation Story
/ by / EMC Newsletter
We read a lot about inflation these days, and it’s not surprising. Consumers everywhere are feeling the pinch of rising costs. Although wages are increasing rapidly, the costs of many goods and services are growing even faster. So far this year alone, gasoline prices are up a whopping 18%, exacerbated by increased post-Covid demand, as […]
Read more
Alternative Ways to Post Security and Extend Credit to Customers
/ by / EMC Newsletter
Energy retailers face working capital squeezes and unsecured credit exposures TL;DR Energy retailers face increasingly stringent requirements to post security Energy retailers have limited options when securing and/or financing their own receivables Existing credit providers struggle to provide a comprehensive, streamlined solution Rising commodity prices and changing credit requirements mean energy retailers are required to […]
Read more
How Energy Retailers Can Increase Their Value
/ by / EMC Newsletter
Leading energy retailers are being proactive by offering compelling solutions to retain customers. TL;DR Energy retailers face growing competition, a crowded ecosystem, and high customer churn. Retaining customers means providing them with a suite of innovative solutions to help them manage their energy consumption. Retailers can’t do it all by themselves — they need to […]
Read more
As a Retail Energy Provider, Are You Ready for Energy (Hyper) Inflation?
/ by / EMC Newsletter
World events, policy changes, and dropping domestic energy production has led to the fastest growth in residential electricity rates since 2008. If this trend is consistent with previous inflationary periods, this may be just the beginning of a prolonged period of rising home electricity costs and living expenses. So what does this mean for retail […]
Read more
What is Cloud Native?
/ by / EMC Newsletter
Cloud-Native is an approach to software development based on cloud computing to make applications scalable and resilient in the face of rapid change. Cloud-Native applications are designed for elasticity, supporting a continuous delivery process that puts agility first. A well-designed Cloud Native application will scale up and down automatically, adapt to cloud provider conditions, utilize […]
Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions Are Risky Business for Technology Investment
/ by / EMC Newsletter
As we move into 2022, Merger and Acquisition Activity in the energy industry is at record levels and is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years, according to a recent study by Ernst and Young. Merger and Acquisition will be one of the major sources of competitive advantage and long-term profitability, and it will […]
Read more
The Texas Power Grid Fallout: View from a Risk Manager
/ by / EMC Newsletter
It was exactly a year ago this month that Texas experienced a power grid fallout due to severe winter weather – a total anomaly in the history of the state. Even though the Texas fallout wasn’t the first time we’ve seen weather anomalies cripple the power grid and spell financial doom for organizations that were […]
Read more
Keeping the Lights On Isn’t Only ERCOT’s Responsibility
/ by / EMC Newsletter
One year ago, Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic damage to Texas resulting in power loss for more than 4.5 million people and roughly 57 people died from hypothermia.1 The record-setting storm plunged the state into below-freezing temperatures for over a week. It’s estimated the economic toll Texas sustained ranged from $80-$130 billion due to power […]
Read more