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.
Alternative Ways to Post Security and Extend Credit to Customers
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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 […]
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Mergers and Acquisitions Are Risky Business for Technology Investment
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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 […]
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The Texas Power Grid Fallout: View from a Risk Manager
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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 […]
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Weather Forecast Accuracy, the Ever-Present Challenge for Suppliers
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How Probable is it That Your Load Forecast is Wrong? The past cold snap in Texas brought back a few memories of the winter and summer black swan events in ERCOT the past couple of years. The importance of weather norms and accurate forecasts are critical to the energy industry and energy suppliers have their […]
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Keeping the Lights On Isn’t Only ERCOT’s Responsibility
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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 […]
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FINDING THE RIGHT PATH FORWARD FOR ENERGY TRANSITION
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The ongoing global energy transition is, in its simplest form, a fundamental evolution in the way we produce, transport, store, and consume energy across the entire energy value chain. This transition is focused on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reduce climate change and is being driven by an evolving mix of institutional […]
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Key Reasons to Attend Live Energy Marketing Conferences by Jack Doueck
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Since I founded the company in 2013 with Larry Leikin, I have run the past 16 Energy Marketing Conferences. Attendees always tell me great stories about how they participated in our events and how it helped them grow their businesses. Long-time supporter and attendee, Peter Muzsi from Core Development Group (the Afternoon Break Sponsor at […]
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EMC Announces the Winner of the 2021 Leadership and Integrity Award!
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We would like to congratulate the winner of the 2021 EMC Leadership and Integrity Award! Bill Kinneary accepting the award on behalf of Georgia Natural Gas The nine nominees for the annual EMC Leadership and Integrity Award were companies who made remarkable contributions to their local communities and to the country. They have all shown […]
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Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC announced today the nominees for the “Leadership and Integrity Award”
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Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC announced today the nominees for the “Leadership and Integrity Award” that will be presented at its sixteenth semi-annual Energy Marketing Conference held at the Midtown Hilton Hotel in New York City on October 6th and 7th,2021 – iCrowdNewswire The theme of the Energy Marketing Conference will be ‘Getting Back to Normal.’ […]
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Future Ready Energy Billing in an Accelerating, Changing Sector
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The pace of change in the energy sector continues to accelerate – and with NetZero and new distributed technologies contributing to huge operational advances and expectations for energy retailers, it’s time to take the next step forward in retail energy platforms. As energy retail evolves, collaboration with customers to innovate new features and products is […]
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