The seemingly simple act of turning on a light unveils a complex interconnection between energy and currency markets, highlighting the European Union’s delicate position in the global landscape. This study explores these dynamics with a particular focus on risk management strategies in the electricity sector. The analysis underscores the EU’s energy vulnerability, marked by a 63% dependence on external imports and transactions predominantly denominated in US dollars (85%), exposing the sector to significant exchange rate risks. The discussion delves into the distinctive features of the electricity market, characterized by the impossibility of efficient storage and the need for a constant balance between supply and demand, resulting in price volatility and operational risks. Adopting a multifaceted approach, this research examines the implications of geopolitical shifts, the energy transition, and digital innovation. Through an in-depth analysis of derivative instruments and a case study on the ENI Group, it provides an empirical assessment of the effectiveness of risk management strategies within the Italian and European energy sectors. This dissertation seeks to bridge a gap in the existing literature by offering an original contribution to the understanding of risk management dynamics in an increasingly complex and sustainability-driven sector. The findings emphasize the crucial need for sophisticated risk management strategies, which are no longer an ancillary tool but an essential strategic response to multifaceted challenges.
L’atto quotidiano di accendere la luce cela una complessa interconnessione tra i mercati energetici e valutari, evidenziando la delicata posizione dell’Unione Europea nel panorama globale. La presente ricerca approfondisce tali dinamiche, con particolare attenzione alle strategie di gestione del rischio nel settore elettrico. L’analisi evidenzia la vulnerabilità energetica dell’UE, caratterizzata da una dipendenza del 63% dalle importazioni e da transazioni per l’85% denominate in dollari statunitensi, esponendo il settore a significativi rischi di cambio. La trattazione si sofferma sulle peculiarità del mercato elettrico, segnato dall’impossibilità di stoccaggio efficiente e dalla necessità di un costante equilibrio tra domanda e offerta, con ripercussioni sulla volatilità dei prezzi e sui rischi operativi. Lo studio adotta un approccio multifattoriale, considerando le implicazioni dei mutamenti geopolitici, della transizione energetica e dell’innovazione digitale. Attraverso un’analisi degli strumenti derivati e un case study sul gruppo ENI, viene fornita una valutazione empirica dell’efficacia delle strategie di gestione del rischio nel contesto energetico italiano ed europeo. L’elaborato si propone di colmare una lacuna nella letteratura esistente, offrendo un contributo originale alla comprensione delle dinamiche di risk management in un settore sempre più complesso e orientato verso la sostenibilità. I risultati della ricerca sottolineano la necessità imprescindibile di strategie sofisticate per affrontare le sfide emergenti, trasformando la gestione del rischio da elemento accessorio a fattore strategico fondamentale.
VOLTAGE and VALUE: An Analysis of Power Market Hedging dynamics with Empirical Insights from ENI - Analisi delle Metodologie di Copertura nel Mercato Power supportata da un caso studio su ENI
BOCCOLI, LETIZIA
2023/2024
Abstract
The seemingly simple act of turning on a light unveils a complex interconnection between energy and currency markets, highlighting the European Union’s delicate position in the global landscape. This study explores these dynamics with a particular focus on risk management strategies in the electricity sector. The analysis underscores the EU’s energy vulnerability, marked by a 63% dependence on external imports and transactions predominantly denominated in US dollars (85%), exposing the sector to significant exchange rate risks. The discussion delves into the distinctive features of the electricity market, characterized by the impossibility of efficient storage and the need for a constant balance between supply and demand, resulting in price volatility and operational risks. Adopting a multifaceted approach, this research examines the implications of geopolitical shifts, the energy transition, and digital innovation. Through an in-depth analysis of derivative instruments and a case study on the ENI Group, it provides an empirical assessment of the effectiveness of risk management strategies within the Italian and European energy sectors. This dissertation seeks to bridge a gap in the existing literature by offering an original contribution to the understanding of risk management dynamics in an increasingly complex and sustainability-driven sector. The findings emphasize the crucial need for sophisticated risk management strategies, which are no longer an ancillary tool but an essential strategic response to multifaceted challenges.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12075/21270