Protecting Margins in Volatile Commodity Markets with CTRM

Why CTRM Preparedness Wins Turning Volatility into Strategic Advantage Political uncertainty in Japan highlighted the sensitivity of global markets to geopolitical change. Within hours, the Japanese Yen weakened sharply, falling by nearly 0.7 percent. For commodity traders operating in USD-denominated contracts, such sudden currency swings are more than headlines. They directly affect margins, contracts, and […]
System and Strategic Enablement for EPEX’s 15-Minute Settlement

Preparing Your Systems and Strategy for the EPEX Transition Align your ETRM Capabilities with EPEX Requirements Effective October 1st, 2025, the European Power Exchange (EPEX) will transition from hourly to 15-minute market time unit (MTU), an operational shift impacting entities across Europe. Given EPEX’s central role across nearly every national market, this change mandates that […]
Modular Contract Design for Seamless PPA Management

From Complexity to Clarity Efficient and Scalable PPA Management for Growing Renewable Portfolios As renewable energy portfolios grow, managing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) becomes increasingly challenging. Manual processes and customizations often lead to inefficiency and scalability issues. Value Creed’s modular approach offers a solution by breaking contracts into standardized, reusable modules for consistent and scalable […]
Achieving Operational Efficiency with ETRM Consolidation

The Path to Operational Efficiency Achieve Operational Efficiency Through ETRM Consolidation As energy companies expand into new markets, regions, or commodities, they often face challenges managing multiple ETRM systems. The need for consolidation arises, but how can this be achieved efficiently while minimizing risks? Recognizing that ETRM consolidation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, adopting a tailored […]
Enhancing Your ETRM Landscape with a Modular Approach

Leveraging Data Management for Optimal Performance Monolithic vs Modular ETRM ETRM systems are game-changers for companies across the energy value chain; from upstream oil and gas producers to downstream retailers. To manage complex business operations effectively, organizations must choose between a monolithic ETRM system, which centralizes functions, or a modular approach with specialized tools. Each […]
CTRM Robotic Process Automation for Natural Gas Marketing

Manual Administrative Processes are Slowing You Down Slow data and manual processes obscure the data your natural gas enterprise needs to maximize revenues and optimize strategy. Time your traders and schedulers spend entering, transferring, and massaging data is time they cannot devote to locking in profits, mitigating risks, and generating insights. These business processes cause […]