How Montel Risk helps traders streamline pricing and save time

Who are you and what does your business do?

My name is Adam Ludyga and I have been working for Gelsenwasser for 15 years. Back when it started, I was involved in setting up the energy trading unit at the time. Gelsenwasser is one of Germany’s largest regional utility companies and we are active in both energy trading and infrastructure.

Today, I work as a Gas Trader. Our trading unit consists of around 20 people, of whom four to five actively use Montel’s products. We work with two Montel products: Energietag, which is a daily newsletter read by our gas and power traders and a custom PFC which we use for pricing sales inquiries.

What challenges do you face in energy markets?

Before implementing Montel’s solution, one of our biggest challenges was managing a live PFC that met our operational needs. We had previously developed an in-house solution, but it required a lot of internal resources and depended heavily on a few key employees. Given the critical importance of accurate and frequent pricing updates, we needed a solution that was both reliable and flexible.

What attracted Gelsenwasser to Montel?

When we looked for external PFC solutions, only a few providers could meet our requirements. One key criterion was real-time updates: we wanted a live PFC calculation every two minutes, a capability most vendors simply couldn’t offer.

Montel convinced us not only through its technology but also through its willingness to collaborate closely. We were able to tailor the solution exactly to our needs, co-developing key features with the Montel Risk team. That combination of flexibility and technical depth was decisive for us.

Can you identify a time where Montel really helped you?

Right from implementation, the transition to a live Montel PFC made a tangible difference. We automated pricing processes, cut manual effort, and reduced our analysis time by around 50%. The system now runs smoothly in the background, updating automatically and allowing us to focus on analysis and trading strategy instead of data handling. Having reliable, high-frequency prices gives us confidence and operational speed, essential in fast-moving markets.

What do you value most working with Montel?

What stands out most is the collaboration. The Montel team is highly responsive, open to new ideas, and easy to work with. We appreciate how quickly and competently they address our requests.
Today, we operate a PFC system that’s fully aligned with our requirements; saving time, increasing reliability and improving our overall trading efficiency. In addition, the Energietag newsletter provides a concise and valuable overview of daily developments in the gas and power markets.