Richard Cockburn CV

PROFILE:
An experienced Energy Consultant with substantial knowledge of both trading and risk management across the Utilities Industry. Highly numerate, with strong interpersonal skills; an entrepreneurial, ambitious and personable individual who develops structured and risk products within energy markets.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Jan 03 - to date POWERISK - Set up own Consultancy: advise clients in energy risk management
Jul 04 - to date CEAG(Consilience Energy Advisory Group) - Senior Associate
Aug 03 - Nov 03 ECOTRICITY- Trading Manager
Jun 02 - Dec 02 ABB TREASURY & ENERGY SERVICES (UK) plc- Senior Trader
Oct 96 - Jun 02 INNOGY plc (formerly part of NATIONAL POWER plc)
Apr 01 - Jun 02 Power & Gas Options Trader -Trading & Marketing
Dec 99 - Apr 01 Power Trader - Trading & Marketing
Jan 99 - Dec 99 Commercial Power Operator – Power & Fuel Operations
Oct 98 - Jan 99 Project Team Member – Midlands Supply Acquisition
Oct 96 - Oct 98 Market Analyst - Retail
Aug 94 - Aug 95 ALLIED DOMEQ PLC (Energy Analyst-University sandwich year)


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CRC- What Price?  

03 February 2012


In November it was reported that traders in the UK energy markets were beginning to place bets that the Government will not go ahead with its controversial Carbon Floor Price. The Carbon Floor Price has relevance to the CRC, not least because some commentators have suggested that the fixed price levels could track the known Carbon Floor Price. Current EUA prices also seem vastly at odds to the proposed CRC price. British business is lobbying hard for a level and competitive playing field.  read more...

Monthly Review - Jan 2012  

01 February 2012


Weather, oil sanctions and European debt concerns were the pushers and pullers this month as energy markets responded to competing indicators. Volatility was the only constant.  read more...

Weather Forecasts and Iranian Threats  

27 January 2012


Forecast and outturn cold weather drove gas and coal prices this week which in turn had an impact on the power curve. Iran threatened to cut off crude supplies ahead of the EU's proposed July sanctions; a move that would impact EU nations as they seek to find alternative sources ahead of the import ban.  read more...

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