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In the energy market, greater risk moves derivatives, collateral, and even stock exchange.

O mercado de comercialização de eletricidade ficou muito mais complexo – e arriscado. Com a recente onda de recuperações judiciais de tradings de energia, o aumento na volatilidade de preços, a menor liquidez no mercado e problemas como cortes na geração de usinas renováveis, as empresas do setor saíram em busca de novas formas de […] The post No mercado de energia, risco maior movimenta…

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The Brazilian electricity market is becoming increasingly complex and risky, with recent judicial recoveries of energy trading companies, price volatility, and reduced liquidity. In response, companies are seeking new ways to manage risk, driving demand for solutions inspired by the financial market, such as the use of collateral in trading operations and the creation of a stock exchange-like environment with a clearing house.

The BBCE platform, which has over 40 electric market companies as shareholders, including Engie, EDP, and Enel, is working with Bradesco to offer transactions with collateral, set to launch in early 2027. The platform has also seen a 300% surge in derivative contracts in the past 12 months, reaching a record R$ 10 billion. Another platform, N5X, is working to establish a clearing house and electric stock exchange, aiming to launch in the second half of 2027.

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