Risk Management

Trading the forward curve: turning fundamentals into profitable positions

Forward markets are where power traders express long-term views, lock in value, and manage structural risk. The forward curve captures expectations, risk

From Forecast to Forward Curve: Building a Profitable Long-Term Trading View

Curve construction involves gathering and cleansing data for accurate reporting before it is indexed into a smooth, usable curve using algorithms. Drivers

Energy flexibility & procurement: how to buy power when you can shift load

Energy and procurement managers can reduce costs by integrating operational flexibility into their electricity procurement. Flexibility value comes from

Benchmarking power costs: is your supply contract good value?

Recent years have seen unprecedented price volatility in the energy market, particularly in regions such as the UK. So it's crucial that procurement

Negotiating power contracts: clauses that make or break value

Flexibility, risk management, and price are three key drivers of a value-led power contract, with some of the most material contract clauses for buyers

Energy procurement models: fixed, flexible, or hybrid?

Corporate procurement managers, energy managers and finance stakeholders may all be required to choose the right procurement models for their business.

Load forecasting for procurement: how better demand insight cuts costs

Preparation is always key when it comes to budgeting, and energy budgeting is no different. Thanks to the complex nature of the energy market, forecasting

Procurement in volatile markets: a playbook for buying through uncertainty

When participating in a market that experiences constant volatility, procurement managers, CFOs, and risk committees can all benefit from tactical

Managing shape and imbalance risk in power procurement

While drafting an energy procurement contract may seem straightforward, there are often hidden costs in corporate power contracts in relation to shape and