Talking OTC Commodities

One of the hottest topics in recent years is the rise of Power Purchase Agreements to fund renewables projects in Europe. This month’s podcast dives into the rise of PPAs, the impacts of COVID-19 and the resulting outlook from the perspective of key players in renewables and European Power trading.Listen to find out how they see the future of PPAs in a post-COVID world, and how managing risk through markets is crucial for sustainable growth.This month’s panel includes:Viviana Ciancibello (EEX) –viviana.ciancibello@eex.comJorge Arenillas (Sonnedix) –jorge.arenillas@sonnedix.comJay Rustulka (Uniper) –jay.rustulka1@uniper.energyMichael Mervyn-Jones (EEX) –michael.mervyn-jones@eex.com

In this month’s podcast, EEX Group’s Robert Seehawer discuss the aspects of sustainability and transparency in relation to Biomass with experts from Enviva (the largest global wood pellets producer) and Ørsted (the most sustainable company in the world as voted by Corporate Knights 2020 Global 100 index). Together, the panel explores why Biomass is often criticised in the media, what type of market is required to unlock the potential of Biomass as a commodity as well as discussing what needs to happen to sustainably integrate this global commodity into the mix of renewable energy sources.

Following EEX’s successful entry into the Japanese Power Derivatives market, this month’s podcast examines the potential of this dynamic market and explores what measures are required in order to grow liquidity. With expert opinion from key players in the Japan Power market, we ask the question; “how can the global trading community support the development of this new and exciting market?”.If you have any questions relating to this podcast, please contactsteffen.riediger@eex.comormichael.mervyn-jones@eex.com.Make sure to follow EEX Group on Twitter, Linkedin and InstagramSeeacast.com/privacyfor privacy and opt-out information.

As Japan continues to follow the course of ongoing deregulation in its Power market, the demand for cleared long-term contracts and further hedging instruments continues to grow. EEX Group, the largest power exchange group in the world, is committed to developing such a cleared long-term market for Japanese Power by combining best practices from 20 international power markets with domestic Japanese specifics.In this month’s podcast, EEX COO, Steffen Koehler and Power Derivatives Director, Steffen Riediger discuss EEX Group’s highly anticipated entry into the Japan Power market. In addition to their own personal experiences, “the Steffens” examine the dynamics of the Japan Power market, outline their future expectations and give a detailed insight on the work to date in preparation of the launch on the 18thMay.If you require any further information on the Japan Power initiative please contactsteffen.riediger@eex.comormichael.mervyn-jones@eex.com.Make sure to follow EEX Group on Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram

Following the recent announcement that EEX Group will acquire NFX’s freight business, Richard Heath (Group Strategy – EEX Group) gives a comprehensive overview of the agreement itself, the motivation behind the deal and what this means for EEX customers and the seaborne commodities sector as whole. Focusing on the specifics of the Freight OI transfer process- this episode explains how the migration will work in practice with detailed information on the upcoming matching sessions.Make sure to follow EEX Group on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

In this broad reaching episode Richard Heath (Group Strategy – EEX Group) takes the opportunity to discuss multiple topics effecting the shipping markets today with the experts at Simpson Spence Young,one of the world’s leading ship brokers.How is IMO 2020 impacting owners, operators and charterers now that there are just two months to go before implementation? What is the economic impact on the shipping market and could we see the development of new fuels? How are the derivative markets responding to this change and as we see a new freight derivative market developing in LNG FFAs, what opportunities does this present for traders, owners and charterers in that commodity?