Essent Trading conducts fundamental and statistical research, often in conjunction with respected university faculties, publishing academic studies on energy related subjects.

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Gas Portfolio and Transport Optimization: 1 March 2006 This research paper considers the question of how to balance a gas network such that operational costs are minimised.The extension of this approach into a software application won Essent Trading the ‘Energy Risk Award for Best In-House Software System' in 2006. Read the full report (PDF)

Anti-gaming policy: 8 June 2005

This paper examines the relationship between pricing in the day-ahead and the real-time markets for electricity in The Netherlands. Read the full report (PDF)

The nature of supply side effects on electricity prices: 20 April 2005

A link between water temperatures and electricity prices was observed across Europe during the summer of 2003.However, this research paper, completed in conjunction with the University of Twente, The Netherlands, demonstrates that a long-term link that has prevailed for many years.The research traces the source of this link to technological and regulatory constraints and draws lessons for future demand modeling. Read the full report (PDF) To read these reports you will need Adobe Reader. Download Adobe Reader FREE here.