Power and utilities publications
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]
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]
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]
PwC’s annual Power and Renewables Deals report 2013
Our latest report finds that the sector is attracting a greater diversity of buyers and, after a 2012 low, conditions are right for a revival of power and renewables deal activity in 2013. In the UK and Europe, network deals have been a particular focus for institutional investors. They have continued to attract high premiums and will likely tempt existing asset owners to look closely at their options.
[29-01-2013]
Getting ready for the Asset Management Programme 6 (AMP6) – Delivering Capex Programmes in the Water Sector
Insight into the issues and challenges faced by the Industry in delivery of the AMP5 Capex programme and preparing for AMP6
[16-01-2013]
Watergroup news issue 22
Regular update for water industry specialists on the roadmap to regulatory reform, M&A, capital programmes, environmental issues.
[07-01-2013]
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]
Enterprise Asset Management | Managing assets effectively and efficiently
Enterprise asset management (EAM) related spend can be as much as 40% of the overall cost for an asset-intensive organisation. Improvement of asset performance and reduction in asset-related costs are critical challenges, and for those who get it right, is a source of significant value and advantage in the eyes of the regulator and ultimately the consumer.
[04-12-2012]
Living longer and spending less
Gaining better insight into the value and cost of your assets.
[04-12-2012]
Making the best decisions in an asset intensive business
Data is key for the effective management of any business as well as intrinsic to its overall strategy. Over time with progress in technology, systems, recording of information and automation, data can easily degrade in quality or become lost or incomplete.
[04-12-2012]
The fleet effect: The economic benefits of adopting a fleet approach to nuclear new build in the UK
The economic benefits of adopting a fleet approach to nuclear new build in the UK.
[08-11-2012]
Roadmap to reform of the UK power sector
Our fourth roadmap to UK electricity market reform highlights the key milestones in achieving reform across the whole energy value chain.
[29-10-2012]
Roadmap to reform of the UK water sector
A timeline of the government’s water reforms with key decision and actions for the water sector.
[16-10-2012]
The draft Water Bill: key themes and issues
Analysis of key commercial issues arising from the UK Government’s draft Water Bill.
[11-10-2012]
Roadmap to reform of the UK water sector - 1st edition
A timeline of the government’s water reforms with key decisions and actions for the water sector.
[11-09-2012]
Sustainable water services
Clean water is an essential resource to human life. We use it for personal consumption, for agriculture, and for industry. As consumption patterns continue to grow, the demand for clean water and costs for controlling pollution and protecting natural ecosystems increase as well. Current population growth and urbanisation trends mean water is increasingly scarce. At the same time, extreme weather conditions can also cause situations where excess water is a problem.
[27-08-2012]
