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Powering the Future: A Modern Benchmark for a Multi-Polar World

Over the past two decades, the global energy market has experienced a significant transformation driven by three major forces: the U.S. shale revolution, Europe’s role as the balancing hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG), and Asia’s emergence as the primary center of demand growth. These shifts have decentralized pricing power, altering traditional energy flows and market dynamics. However, legacy benchmarks remain geographically concentrated, failing to accurately capture the breadth and complexity of today’s energy ecosystem.

To address this gap, the BCOM Global Energy Index has been introduced as a modernized benchmark. Unlike traditional indices, it incorporates a broader set of contracts from the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, creating a more globally representative basket. Download the white paper to learn more.

Key Research Topics

  • The decentralization of energy pricing power and its impact on global commodity benchmarks.
  • The role of diversified, rules-based indices in capturing structural shifts in energy markets.
  • How liquidity-driven methodologies enhance adaptability and resilience in benchmark design.
Powering the Future: A Modern Benchmark for a Multi-Polar World

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