Shipments of commodities are typically followed by the preparation of the documents required under a letter of credit (LC) to ensure payment. A number of different documents must be... continue reading
One vendor that I visited with at E-world was Aurora Systems. It’s a Nordic software company focused on energy trading and risk management (ETRM) and its core product is... continue reading
Recently, we were introduced to OrbicTrade, an AI-powered pre-deal and trade capture platform that has been built specifically to support physical and derivative commodity trading. Mr. Amir Soufizadeh kindly... continue reading
Over the last several weeks, I have had the pleasure of talking to Value Creed about firms entering North American power & gas markets and what to look out... continue reading
Automation of complex workflows is becoming essential for commodity companies. It reduces manual effort, decreases error rates, accelerates processes, and allows staff to focus on high-value activities. In today’s... continue reading
The trade life cycle and associated operational workflows are inherently vulnerable to operational risks. Critical processes such as confirmation management, invoicing, reconciliation, taxation, compliance with directives and sanctions, origination... continue reading
The handling of certificates has become increasingly critical in the era of energy transition technologies. With the rapid evolution of regulations and sustainability frameworks, new types of certificates are... continue reading
AI is being discussed, analyzed, and explored everywhere these days. Yet, it’s still rare to see AI-based software for commodity traders that features full-scale AI capabilities and is already... continue reading
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... continue reading
AI has become the key technology of our time, sparking debate among experts and policymakers about its potential benefits and risks. With the widespread availability of tools like ChatGPT,... continue reading
ComTech Advisory LLC is excited to announce the launch of the first survey focused on energy transition technologies. The survey aims to gather opinions and data on the adoption,... continue reading
The changes that we observe in the energy world today due to the energy transition remind me of other revolutionary periods that I have witnessed during my 30-year career... continue reading
Recent developments in the European energy system show a significant decrease in coal- and gas-based power generation and a concomitant increase in renewable energy sources. However, wind and solar... continue reading
E-World has always been the main event of the year for the energy software business. For over two decades, I have been participating in this event, representing leading software... continue reading
Hydrogen consistently garners attention in energy-related publications as a prospective substitute for fossil fuels, playing an indispensable role in achieving decarbonization goals. The technology for producing, transporting, and storing... continue reading
