Blog Archives - capSpire

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to Keep Your ETRM System Winning

POSTED BY capSpire ON April 24, 2025 IN Blog

Think about the timing and telemetry screens at a Formula 1 Grand Prix, one of the most critical and visible elements of the race. These screens flash lap times, sector splits, tire changes, pit stop durations, and driver positions in real time. Imagine how chaotic a race would be without this data, teams wouldn’t know ...

Mastering Risk Management in Multi-Commodity Trading: Unlocking the Full Potential of Openlink with capSpire

POSTED BY capSpire ON March 27, 2025 IN Blog

Risk management is a cornerstone of success for companies operating in multi-commodity trading. As energy, commodities, and financial markets become increasingly interconnected, firms must navigate a complex landscape of physical and financial risks. The Dual Challenge: Managing Physical and Financial Risks Modern trading desks must balance two critical types of risk, each with distinct challenges: ...

Good Governance and Human Creativity: Ralf Harmens’ Approach to Consulting

POSTED BY capSpire ON March 20, 2025 IN Blog

Based in Zurich but supporting clients across four continents, Ralf Harmens, Principal Consultant at capSpire, delivers strategic consulting in software and process solutions with a global finesse—leveraging people’s strengths, applying best practices, and drawing on the expertise of a highly skilled team of international C/ETRM professionals. With over fifteen years of experience in the global ...