Oil and gas publications

Oil and Gas Global Deals Report

The last six months of 2012 saw the highest number of global oil and gas deals since 2008, with 524 recorded totalling $240.3 bn, the highest in value terms since 2010.
[01-05-2013]


Commodity risk - An over overview of the issues and opportunities

Paul Ward discusses the challenges for business of increased commodity risk and regulatory complexity and outlines why it is crucial for companies to take action.
[27-03-2013]


Commodity trading and risk management - Applying a successful approach to manage commodity risk in a volatile market

Significant commodity price volatility is a critical factor of business performance for users, producers and traders of commodities. Companies are setting up Commodity Trading Risk Management (CTRM) functions to respond to the challenges.
[27-03-2013]


Developing a coherent approach to managing commodity market regulation

Considers commodity companies approach to a range of new regulation designed for financial markets.
[20-03-2013]


Managing the risk of fraud in commodity trading

Considers how companies manage the risk of fraud within commodity trading.
[20-03-2013]


Managing the impact of regulation for commodity companies

Considers commodity companies approach to a range of new regulation designed for financial markets.
[18-03-2013]


Actively managing commodity risk for competitive advantage

Considers commodity risk for companies and how this is having a direct impact on company performance.
[18-03-2013]


Optimal control trading environment some key considerations for commodity trading

Optimal control environments for commodity trading including IT & cyber risks, rogue trading, reputation and regulatory risk and lessons learned from the banking sector
[18-03-2013]


Shale oil: the next energy revolution

Shale oil could revolutionise the world’s energy markets over the next 20 years, resulting in lower oil prices, higher UK GDP, changing geopolitics and shifting business models for oil and gas companies.
[11-02-2013]


Commodity trading and risk management

Companies should manage volatile commodity prices as it impacts financial performance, cash flows and margin and influences share price and market reputation.
[01-01-2013]