Datawatch December 2014

In this month’s issue, the editorial letter discusses the how the US 2015 annual budget shows increased support for nuclear power and fossil fuels and waning investment in renewables and environmental initiatives. The “In Depth” article explores the implications of the broad-scale convergence of power and LNG markets in North America and Europe. The article explains how these shifting markets present new data management challenges. Numerous short articles provide updates on a stronger exchange relationship between the Middle East and China, the extension of EEX’s portfolio to include agriculture markets, and more.