Interview with Paul Dawson, Head of Regulatory Affairs, RWE Supply & Trading [ETW EU 2023]

MOLECULE

Molecule is the modern and reliable ETRM/CTRM. Built in the cloud with an intuitive, easy-to-use experience at its core, Molecule is the alternative to the complex systems of the past. With near real-time reporting, 30-plus integrations, and headache-free implementations, Molecule gets your ETRM/CTRM out of your way – because you have more valuable things to do with your time.

Molecule provides next-generation P&L, and near real-time VaR and position reporting for companies that trade any kind of commodity. Molecule can be used for power, natural gas, crude oil, renewables, biofuels, liquids, metals, agricultural products, softs and FX futures/options.

cQuant.io

Founded in 2016, cQuant.io is an industry leader in analytic solutions for energy and commodity companies. Specializing in Total Portfolio Analysis, cQuant’s cloud-native SaaS platform simulates all risk factors, optimizes portfolio decisions, and includes dynamic reports and dashboards for better decision making. cQuant’s customers have greater insight into their financial forecasts and the drivers of value and risk in their business.

cQuant is a team of senior quantitative model developers, experienced energy analysts, software developers and cloud infrastructure experts. Leveraging decades of energy experience, cQuant is committed to serving the present and future analytic landscape with the most accurate models and highest performance in the industry. The field of analytics is changing rapidly and cQuant is dedicated to offering the latest advantages to their customers.

CAPSPIRE

capSpire is a global consulting and solutions company that creates, customizes, and implements value-driving technology for commodity-focused organizations. Fueled by direct industry experience in commodities trading, risk management and analytics, they offer expertise in business process advisory, managed services and operations consulting.

DIGITERRE

Digiterre is a software and data engineering consultancy that enables technological and organisational transformation for many of the world’s leading organisations. We envisage, design and deliver software and data engineering solutions that users want, need and love to use.

We deliver “Agility at Greater Velocity”, because we care about creating outstanding outcomes and because we take ownership for solving the toughest technical challenges. As a result of this approach, we typically deliver high-risk, high-profile and time-constrained projects in less time than competitors, often significantly so.

EMSYSVPP

emsys VPP is a pioneer in the development of Virtual Power Plants and ranks as a leading international provider. Our sophisticated technology is offered as a Software-as-a-Service solution and digitally connects decentralized power generators, storage facilities and controllable consumers via a common control room. It is used by numerous energy suppliers and aggregators to monitor, remotely control, and profitably market aggregated electricity production.

ENERGY & METEO SYSTEMS

With its precise wind and solar power forecasts and comprehensive consulting services, energy & meteo systems is one of the major international providers of forward-looking services and IT products for the market and grid integration of renewable energies. Power traders, aggregators, grid operators as well as solar and wind farm operators on all continents rely on our digital solutions and sound expertise to manage the energy transition.

FIS

FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets firms globally. Our more than 55,000 people are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests by applying our scale, deep expertise and data-driven insights. We help our clients use technology in innovative ways to solve business-critical challenges and deliver superior experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a Fortune 500® company and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.

MARKET DATA ANALYZER – ENERGY EDITION

FIS® Market Data Analyzer – Energy Edition (formerly MarketMap Energy) provides validated, aggregated market information in a flexible framework. It improves forecasting, reduces operational costs and increases efficiency in data management, storage and access, leveraging our robust data warehouse featuring over 1,000 high-quality feeds offering comprehensive coverage of global asset

classes. At the core of our solution is Forecasting, Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME), an analytic database management system (ADBMS). FAME is optimized for the storage and dissemination of time series. The platform is further extended with a series of application programming interfaces, toolkits, web services, connecting this big data time series container to downstream applications and desktop statistical packages. Our Clients Energy and commodity companies as well as utilities with a significant interest in energy benefit from Market Data Analyzer – Energy Edition solution. This empowers them to reduce data costs, reduce operational risk and modernize the data landscape.

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deltaconX

deltaconX regulatory platform is an innovative software service catering for European Financial & Energy Market participants enabling our customers to meet various regulatory requirements all over the globe such as EMIR, REMIT, MiFIR/MiFID II, FMIA, US-Dodd Frank, MAS, HKMA, ASIC, etc.

Through full automation and dynamic error handling, reporting processes are massively simplified, minimising manual workload and human errors.

At deltaconX we harness technology to make regulatory compliance processes fast, easy and cost effective.

Energy Exemplar

Energy Exemplar: Headquartered in Adelaide, Australia – with offices in the US, Europe, North and South America, and Asia – Energy Exemplar helps 500+ customers, comprising a large share of the world’s top energy market stakeholders across 73 countries, to analyse scenarios for the most accurate outcomes while supporting their organisational and digital transformation. Through their PLEXOS® platform, the market-leading integrated energy simulation software, Energy Exemplar supplies solutions across the electric, gas and renewable markets and supports infrastructure projects worldwide. 

Energy Exemplar also provides cutting-edge capabilities for energy trading companies. By leveraging PLEXOS®, users can digitally replicate real-world energy markets, incorporating comprehensive datasets related to electric power, water, and gas. This powerful simulation capability allows users to explore various scenarios and understand the potential risks and opportunities associated with different market conditions. The sophisticated capabilities of PLEXOS facilitate crucial tasks such as trading, generation scheduling, capacity expansion, and market analysis across multiple industry sectors. Energy market participants can gain valuable insights into price forecasting, market trends, and supply-demand dynamics, enhancing their ability to optimise trading strategies and mitigate risks.

REDEX

REDEX is a premier provider of sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is to drive the global transition to net zero by offering innovative technologies and expert services. With our core products REHash and RESuite, we are dedicated to reducing Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions and creating a greener future for generations to come.

ENERGY TRADERS ASSOCIATION

Energy Traders Association (ETD) was founded by leading energy trading companies holding Electricity Wholesale Licenses in 2010 to promote liberal energy trading and development of sustainable, transparent and liquid markets in Turkey.  The Istanbul-based Association currently has 54 members.  

ETD is mandated to facilitate and promote universal rules, regulations and standards enabling a fair trading environment towards a liberal energy market. ETD’s functions include not only the establishment of preliminary infrastructure ensuring transparent and accessible prices and market information for all, but also the introduction of a widely accepted standard contract and defining and establishment of an ethical code.  In order to fulfil its objectives, ETD cooperates with many national and international Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions.

In terms of national connections and works, ETD participates in and organizes joint working groups including both members of ETD and Institutions with Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Energy Markets Regulation Authority, Competition Board, TEİAŞ (Turkish System Operator), EPİAŞ (Energy Markets Operation Company), Istanbul Exchange etc. Main subjects of this joint work are liberalization and competition, standardization, legal infrastructure of both wholesale and retail trade issues, transparency. We are proud of being very active during process of foundation of EPİAŞ, structuring products transacted in Istanbul Exchange and development of volume and operational enhancement of OTC markets in Turkey.

In terms of international connections, ETD and EFET (European Federation of Energy Traders) organized multiple meetings introducing the EFET Agreement to market participants and created a working group on the adaptation of the EFET Agreement into the Turkish market. Finally, EFET General Agreement Turkey version (EFET TR) was launched on 22 July 2011, which was followed by the execution of the first agreement by two leading companies in Turkey. Our efforts and studies towards introducing demand response management to the Turkish energy market in cooperation with some European companies and institutions came to a visible level in regulatory frameworks. We are one of the energy sector organisations, which is invited to consultation meetings and interviews for various reports on the Turkish energy market, prepared by international organisations such as The World Bank Group and International Energy Agency.

STA

The Society of Technical Analysts (STA) www.technicalanalysts.com is one the largest not-for-profit Technical Analysis Society in the world. The STA’s main objective is to promote greater use and understanding of Technical Analysis and its role within behavioural finance as the most vital investment tool available. Joining us gains access to meetings, webinars, educational training, research and an international, professional network. Whether you are looking to boost your career or just your capabilities – the STA will be by your side equipping you with the tools and confidence to make better-informed trading and investment decisions in any asset class anywhere in the world. For more details email info@technicalanalysts.com or visit www.technicalanalysts.com

EUROPEAN ENERGY RETAILERS

The European Energy Retailers (EER) represent the voice of Independent Energy & Solution Providers in EU-wide policy discussions. In order to achieve a well-functioning retail energy market, new suppliers and service providers must be able to enter into and compete in the market on equal terms.

ENERGY TRADERS EUROPE

Energy Traders Europe promotes competition, transparency and open access in the European energy sector. We build trust in power and gas markets across Europe, so that they may underpin a sustainable and secure energy supply and enable the transition to a carbon neutral economy. We do this by; working to improve the functionality and design of European gas, electricity and associated markets for the benefit of the overall economy, society and especially end consumers; developing and maintaining standard wholesale supply contracts and standardising related transaction and business processes; and facilitating debate amongst TSOs, regulators, policy makers, traders and others in the value chain about the future of the European energy market. We represent more than 150 member companies, active in over 27 European countries.

AIGET

AIGET: Associazione Italiana di Grossisti di Energia e Trader / The Italian Association of Energy

Traders & Suppliers (www.aiget.org)

Created in 2000, with the beginning of the liberalization of the Italian energy markets, AIGET represents and promotes the interests of the Italian and foreign entrants in the supply, trading & shipping of electricity, natural gas and related services & certificates. The main targets of the Association are the promotion of competition, transparency and liquidity in the Italian energy markets & supporting the development and standardization of tradable energy products and contracts, including energy & weather derivatives.

CTRMCENTER

CTRMCenter™ is your source for everything ‘CTRM’. This online portal, managed by leading CTRM analysts – Commodity Technology Advisory LLC (ComTech), features the latest news, opinions, information, and insights on commodity markets technologies delivered by some of the industry’s leading experts and thought leaders. The site is visited by more than 1500 unique visitors per week. CTRMCenter also includes free access to all of ComTech’s research in the form of reports, white papers, interviews, videos, podcasts, blogs, and newsletters.

TRADE FINANCE GLOBAL

Trade Finance Global (TFG) is the leading trade finance platform. We assist companies to access trade and receivables finance facilities through our relationships with 270+ banks, funds and alternative finance houses.

TFG’s award winning educational resources serve an audience of 160k+ monthly readers (6.2m+ impressions) in print & digital formats across 187 countries, covering insights, guides, research, magazines, podcasts, tradecasts (webinars) and video.