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
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Spot and intraday optimisation: how traders monetise volatility
Intraday power trading has evolved from a niche activity into a rewarding strategy for active desks. As more renewables come online, volatility naturally
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How to build a winning power trading strategy across timeframes
Power markets reward traders who grasp the concept of time. Prices fluctuate across different horizons simultaneously: delivery within hours, settlement the
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Energy procurement across sites & countries: how to build a buying portfolio
Differing regions require different approaches to procurement, and with a complex grid network, diverse energy sources, and competing legislation, the energy