ETRM & CTRM consulting · ETRM systems

ETRM systems consultants for power, gas and energy traders.

Independent experts who help utilities, generators and energy traders select, implement, upgrade and integrate ETRM software that fits the realities of energy markets.

What is an ETRM system?

Built for the operational realities of energy trading.

An ETRM (energy trading and risk management) system manages trades in power, natural gas, oil, refined products and emissions. Beyond deal capture and risk, it must handle scheduling and nominations, granular time-based products and energy-specific regulation.

As renewables, batteries and PPAs reshape energy portfolios, many ETRM systems are being stretched beyond what they were designed for. We help you decide whether to upgrade, extend or replace, and deliver the change.

Capabilities

What a modern ETRM system must cover.

Power and gas trading

Hourly and half-hourly products, shaped deals, options and structured contracts.

Scheduling and nominations

Integration with grid and pipeline operators, nominations and imbalance management.

Renewables, PPAs and storage

Shape and volume risk for wind, solar and PPAs, and battery storage optimisation.

Risk and valuation

Mark-to-market, VaR, credit exposure and scenario analysis with governed forward curves.

Regulatory reporting

REMIT, EMIR and MiFID II reporting and audit trails.

Forecast integration

Price curves and scenarios from market models flowing straight into valuation and risk.

FAQs

Common questions.

What is the difference between an ETRM and a CTRM system?

ETRM systems focus on energy commodities such as power, gas and oil, including scheduling, nominations and energy regulation. CTRM systems cover a broader range of commodities with strong physical logistics. Many platforms now serve both.

Should we upgrade or replace our ETRM?

It depends on fit, customisation debt and total cost of ownership. We compare upgrade, cloud and replacement options objectively using your own business scenarios.

Can an ETRM handle renewables and battery storage?

Modern ETRM systems increasingly support PPAs, renewable shape risk and storage, but capability varies widely. We test this specifically during selection.

How long does an ETRM implementation take?

A focused deployment can take a few months; enterprise, multi-commodity programmes with many integrations often take a year or more. A solid assessment and requirements phase sets a realistic plan.

Planning a trading system change or a modelling project?

Book a 30-minute review with a senior consultant. We'll discuss your landscape, your priorities and the options available, with no obligation and no vendor agenda.