Energy Markets (eBook)

Price Risk Management and Trading.

Energy risk management expert, Tom James, does it again. His latest
book is a timely addition to the rapidly developing energy trading
markets. This book should be on every energy trader, risk manager
and corporate planer's desk. it is an easy read as Tom goes into
great detail to explain the intricacies of this market and its
various unique elements. - Peter C. Fusaro, Chairman, Global Change
Associates Inc., Best-selling Author and Energy Expert

This sensible and practical guide is essential for those seeking an
understanding of commerce in energy derivatives. beyond merely
informative, this hand book for the practitioner details the finer
points of the use of derivatives as tools for price-risk
management. No energy trading desk should be without it. - Ethan L.
Cohen, Senior Director, Utility and Energy Technology, UtiliPoint
International Inc.

Energy markets are much more volatile than other commodity markets,
so risk mitigation is more of a concern. Energy prices, for
example, can be affected by weather, geopo9litical turmoil, changes
in tax and legal systems, OPEC decisions, analysis' reports,
transportation issues, and supply and demand - to name just a few
factors. Tom James's book is a practical guide to assessing and
managing these risks. It is a must-read for senior management as
well as risk and financial professionals.- Don Stowers, Editor, Oil
& Gas Financial Journal

This book is the most comprehensive on price risk
management-centric efforts. It provides the reader with a tangible
experience of derivatives in today's capital and energy markets.
The breadth and scope of the passages are immense, in that both
developed and developing countries' energy markets are considered
and examples applied. Terrific read! - Rashpal Bhatti, Marketing
Manager, Energy Trading Asia, Enron/BHP Billiton

Tom James has simplified the intricacies of a very complex market.
In this new market of "hot" commodities, he has been able to give a
fresh course to those who are new to the energy markets and a solid
review for those that are well seasoned. he covers everything
within the oil market from A to Z in this book and does it well.
Coming from a financial background myself, it's good to finally
find a book that can bring a better understanding to the field of
energy commodities. - Carl Larry, Vice President Citi Energy Global
Commodities