EEX Discusses Extension of Trading Hours for Power Futures (1)

The world’s largest power exchange is in talks about an earlier morning start to trading in German futures, a key benchmark, in a move that could benefit its rapidly growing client base in Japan.

“That’s a discussion we’re having with all market participants at the moment — whether it would make sense to start these markets earlier,” said Peter Reitz, chief executive officer of European Energy Exchange AG, citing rising demand from Japan in particular.

The move comes as Europe’s gas benchmark on the Intercontinental Exchange prepares to trade close to round-the-clock, bringing it more in line with ...