Energy Price Risk Buying Energy Conservatively? For over a decade, large energy consumers have been using price risk management processes to support energy sourcing decisions. Still, these methods, while touted as risk management, are only useful if energy markets just

tility Budget Season is Here! As 2016 marches on, companies are focusing on budgets for 2017 and indirect procurement professionals, the impact utilities will have on their business. Unlike most other indirect categories, energy is a commodity that changes in value

Brexit Energy Brexit energy matters greatly. It was fascinating to watch the drama unfold as they counted the UK votes. As reality dawned that there would be a British exit (Brexit) from the European Union, the real picture of leaving

Predicting Recessions There has been much speculation recently about a recession in 2016, so we take a look at what the drivers could be. Are there signals from energy price movements, and how might this impact you. It would appear

Crude oil has Increased 80% Since February! – So What Action Did You Take? Since crude oil prices collapsed in February 2016 to their lowest point in recent years, crude has been making a very steady recovery. This morning WTI was

Energy Shorts In the last seven weeks, those who have been watching the oil markets would notice a 50% increase in cost. With a global market in oversupply, and crude stocks fast approaching their highest ever levels, it is right to wonder what