ETRM systems are typically the system of record for many energy organizations

They contain volumes of data that’s critical to manage the business and report results.   In volatile energy commodity markets, speed and accuracy of information are crucial in effective energy trading decision making for decisions made for the next hour as well as those longer term.  Harvesting and analyzing this wealth of data can be a challenge for any organization.

Many organizations spend more time gathering data than they do analyzing it.  From data gathering to data mining and storage, data management is essential in making key trading and risk management. 

How Can Structure Help with Energy Trading Decision Making

Our ETRM Practice Area has deep functional knowledge of all aspects of the energy vertical.  Our experts know the benefits and limitations of vendor software and can assist clients in implementing the right tools to manage data and use it effectively in managing their businesses.

Our expertise helps clients leverage their existing ETRM systems while designing and developing effective decision-support processes.   We have extensive experience in these areas:

• Reporting: using existing systems and/or developing reporting tools
• Regulatory Changes: incorporating regulatory changes without “starting over”
• Exposure Management: including market, operational, liquidity and credit risks

How is Structure Different

Structure focuses exclusively on the energy industry and has experience working with a wide variety of energy companies ranging from energy marketers to vertically integrated utilities.  Our differentiators include:

• We have unrivalled expertise in implementing the leading ETRM solutions, while adhering to strict vendor neutrality, unparalleled expertise in benefits and limitations of leading ETRM solutions, and deep knowledge of those database structures
• We know the capabilities and limitations of all leading offerings
• Clients trust us to help them select and implement the best system(s) for their specific needs
• A proven methodology that works
• A pragmatic and realistic approach
• Our clients always are willing to provide references and they enjoy working with us