I have always been intrigued by hedge funds – especially those operating in commodities trading and twenty years ago even wrote a book on the topic for John Wiley along with Peter C. Fusaro. Funds have additional and incremental requirements though when it comes to ETRM that allow...
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AI is a key focus in today’s business landscape, with many companies exploring its applications across various domains. In the ETRM space, AI offers transformative potential. For instance, large language models (LLMs) are being adopted for enhanced reporting and streamlined data entry. Generative AI (GenAI) is increasingly applied...
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It’s not that often that existing vendors build new solutions so when Amphora announced a new metals CTRM called Alchemy, I was all ears and obtained a briefing and early demo. With an initial focus on concentrates, Amphora had a seed client for the product, and that customer...
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Now that VAKT has established its products through broader adoption, it has been able to establish some ROI’s and made these the focus of its new web presence. As its website states, “VAKT was formed in 2018 by a group of oil majors, traders, and trade finance providers....
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The demand for external risk systems, alongside the risk management capabilities of CTRMs, is growing steadily. There are several reasons for this trend. First, real-time capabilities have become increasingly important, yet many CTRMs lack sufficient support for real-time risk management. Second, there is a general shift toward using...
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New E/CTRM vendors continue to emerge. Often this is because people from the industry with experience believe that there is a better way, and they want to utilize new technologies to create that vision, so they start new entities. Aurora Systems is such a vendor. Founded in 2018,...
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When considering AI applications in the energy sector, use cases that come to mind normally include predictive analytics, reporting, and the automation of back-office processes and operations. Modern forecasting models now rely on machine learning (ML) techniques, while Generative AI (GenAI) supports middle-office tasks and market research. Natural...
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Compiling this report is a massive and time consuming task and its one that we are not compensated for – ie we do it as basic research every two years. Having said that, advertising is available in the report and that helps us defray the cost of the...
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It’s not very often I get visited in my hometown of Brno, Czechia by a client. In fact, I can count this rare occurrence on one hand and must give honorary mention to Shaun Ankers, CEO of Energy One and Simon Wheeler who have visited me here twice...
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Last week, I attended the annual FIS European Energy User Group meeting, held in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, near the FIS office. The two-day event was well-attended by FIS customers and partners, showcasing FIS’s ongoing developments for the energy sector. The conference centered on three key FIS...
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