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17 March 2026

When Markets Price Risk: Understanding Volatility in Global Energy Markets

Energy markets have once again been jolted by geopolitical shock. The rapidly evolving conflict involving Iran has translated quickly into volatility across global energy markets. Just last week, Brent crude surged to near USD$120 per barrel, its highest level since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, before easing slightly on signs of possible de-escalation. Even so, prices […]

17 March 2026

AI-powered natural language search now available in the Lacima Help Centre

Supporting our customers to get the most out of their Lacima solutions remains central to our mission. That’s why we recently introduced AI-powered natural language search within the Lacima Help Centre. What’s New? Users can now ask a question in plain language to receive a concise, summarised response drawn directly from Help Centre content. The […]

17 March 2026

LNG Shipping Optimiser – Faster performance for complex portfolio decisions

Lacima has enhanced the performance of the LNG Shipping Optimiser, available within Lacima Analytics, enabling faster optimisation across larger and more complex LNG portfolios. LNG Shipping Optimiser helps determine optimal shipping schedules across: Cargo lifts and deliveries Vessel routing and scheduling Contractual and operational constraints Performance improvements allow users to run more scenarios and respond […]

17 March 2026

Lacima at E-world 2026 – Insights from Essen

E-world Energy & Water 2026 brought together 37,000 energy professionals from across global markets, creating a vibrant forum for discussion, collaboration and insight. As in previous years, Lacima joined the European Energy Exchange Group (EEX) at their booth, reconnecting with existing clients and engaging with new market participants from across Europe and beyond.   The […]

12 January 2026

Privacy Policy Update

We have updated our Privacy Policy, effective 12 January 2026, to provide clearer and more transparent information about how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information. What has changed? We have expanded and clarified the types of personal data we collect, including professional, technical, event, and interaction-related information. We have provided more detailed explanations […]

16 October 2025

October 2025 Newsletter – ETW 2025, new videos & insights from Japan’s evolving power markets

Welcome to Lacima’s October newsletter. A warm welcome to those joining us for the first time following Energy Trading Week Europe 2025, and to our long-time subscribers too. This edition brings together our latest updates, learning resources, and insights to help you navigate today’s dynamic energy markets with confidence. Here’s what’s new this month: ETW […]

29 September 2025

Great Conversations and Fresh Perspectives at Energy Trading Week Europe 2025

What a fantastic event!Energy Trading Week Europe 2025 brought together an exceptional community of professionals from across the energy trading and risk management sectors. The atmosphere was vibrant – from the busy exhibition floor to the lively discussions, reflecting an industry that continues to build on strong foundations of innovation and collaboration. It was a […]

19 August 2025

Navigating Japan Power Options – Part 4: Portfolio Valuation & Risk Analysis

So far in our series, we’ve: Built robust forward curves Simulated realistic market scenarios Priced individual Japan power options Now it’s time to bring it all together. In the final episode of Navigating Japan Power Options, we move from isolated instruments to portfolio-level valuation and risk analysis. Using Lacima Trader, we load a sample portfolio […]

12 August 2025

Navigating Japan Power Options – Part 3: Valuing Japan Power Options

With increasing interest in the EEX Japan Power Monthly Option, accurate valuation of power options has become a must-have skill for market participants. Watch the video below to see valuation in action and discover how Lacima Trader can support your option pricing workflows. In part 3 of our series, we walk through how Lacima Trader […]

05 August 2025

Navigating Japan Power Options – Part 2: Simulating Power Prices

Once your forward curve is in place, the next step is to understand the range of possible future prices – and the impact those prices might have on your positions. That’s where simulation comes in. Watch the video below to see how quickly Lacima Trader generates accurate, insightful simulations aligned to your forward curve and […]