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capSpire Appoints Duncan James as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Global Growth

POSTED BY capSpire ON June 26, 2025 IN Press Release

Appointment marks the beginning of capSpire’s next phase of global expansion, innovation, and operational scale in energy and commodities consulting. 26 June 2025 – capSpire, a global leader in technology consulting for the energy and commodities sector, today announces the appointment of Duncan James as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The leadership transition follows the ...

Why CFOs of Energy Trading Firms Choose capSpire

POSTED BY capSpire ON June 24, 2025 IN Blog

Colin Cooper, Business Development Director, capSpire As energy markets become more volatile and complex, the demands on CFOs are intensifying. With increased exposure to commodity price risk, regulatory change, and heightened scrutiny on performance and capital efficiency, finance leaders need more than just accurate reporting, they need data-driven insights that support well informed, timely decisions. ...

It’s Time to Rethink Project Impact — Here’s What You’re Overlooking

POSTED BY capSpire ON June 17, 2025 IN Blog

When companies embark on system implementations or major process changes, the primary focus is often on the obvious capital cost, timeline, and ROI. Stakeholders and project managers zero in on budget estimates, vendor fees, and delivery milestones. What often gets overlooked is the real cost to the people tasked with keeping the business running while ...

Turn Risk Into a Strategic Advantage: capSpire’s Formula for Openlink Commodities Success

POSTED BY capSpire ON June 12, 2025 IN Blog

Nowadays, risk isn’t just part of commodity trading - it’s the driving force behind every decision. With energy and commodity markets facing relentless disruption, firms are under immense pressure to stay ahead of: Geopolitical upheaval, from sanctions to shifting alliances and regional conflicts Climate-driven supply shocks and extreme weather volatility Constantly evolving regulations across the ...

Meet Yasmin: A Prime Example of the Houston Office’s ‘Go-To’ Person

POSTED BY capSpire ON June 3, 2025 IN Blog

Yasmin Pajouhafsar wasn’t new to consulting when she joined capSpire’s Houston team in 2023, but ETRM was a shift from her previous role focused on US sales and use taxes. “I wanted to make a pivot,” she says. After browsing her college’s career website, she found capSpire. “I knew nothing about the ETRM space. It ...

Maximizing PPA Value with Openlink Commodities*

POSTED BY capSpire ON May 27, 2025 IN Case Study

The Client As a leading European utility and global wind energy pioneer, the client is at the forefront of the energy transition. With rapid growth in renewables and a broad portfolio spanning power, gas, LNG, oil, coal, certificates, and derivatives, expanding into new markets heightened the complexity of trading and risk management - driving the ...

capSpire achieves 2025 Great Place to Work Certification for the 7th Consecutive Year

POSTED BY capSpire ON May 20, 2025 IN Press Release

Tulsa, Oklahoma – May 20th, 2025 – We are proud to announce that capSpire has once again earned Great Place to Work certification for 2025, marking our seventh consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. This achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to cultivating a supportive and empowering workplace, as reflected by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our ...

Supercharging Openlink Commodities with Grid Computing

POSTED BY capSpire ON May 15, 2025 IN Blog

How capSpire Unlocks Real-Time Performance and Scalability In today’s fast-paced energy and commodity markets, the ability to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately is not just a competitive advantage - it’s essential. Whether you're managing volatile power markets, complex derivative instruments, or intricate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), performance and responsiveness are critical. Grid ...

CASE STUDY: Ørsted

POSTED BY capSpire ON May 12, 2025 IN Case Study

The Client Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, sought to expand its operations by entering the Northern Ireland power market. With a strong history of collaboration and trust in capSpire, Ørsted’s Irish team turned to our expertise to navigate the complex accreditation process and secure its position as a commercial power supplier within an ...

Building a Smarter Future for European Energy Trading

POSTED BY capSpire ON May 1, 2025 IN Blog

By Dave Webb, Managing Partner, capSpire Europe European energy markets are in the midst of a significant shift. From geopolitical events to the rapid growth of renewables and evolving regulations, today’s trading environment is more complex, and more dynamic - than ever. In this space, success increasingly depends on having the right information, at the ...