A concise and focused report that explains the concept of energy price hedging in an accessible format ideally tailored for busy practitioners.
Specifically written to save time and aid decision-making among busy senior executives and managers – and indeed any reader – who does not wish to be hampered by unnecessary technical detail while gaining a clear understanding of energy risk management issues.
Illustrates the purpose of energy derivatives, and evaluates their benefits and weaknesses.
More complex, quantitative material is present, but as an optional extra to your understanding – appearing only in technical appendices should you wish to deepen your appreciation of the subject and apply it to your own business.
Succinctly explains how energy derivative instruments are constructed and priced, as well how their risk can be understood and managed.
The report equips you with: - The ability to identify risks and their interactions. - Techniques to express these risks clearly. - An appreciation of trading activity and its role in risk management. - A thorough understanding of energy risk management (derivative) instruments and their relationship with physical supply and off take agreements. - Insight into how risk management solutions can be constructed to offer protection against market price movements. - The ability to identify flexibilities in physical operations and recognise their value.
