Examine the fundamental characteristics of Murban that should make it a successful benchmark. In addition, we will cover some of the key technical aspects of how the futures contract works. We will also discuss the uses of ICE Murban crude oil futures, how it fits into the global oil market, and its trading dynamics since launch.

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Using price signals to navigate climate risk

Learn more about ICE’s two new LNG Futures Contracts, Spark30S Atlantic and Spark25S Pacific, both of which help lower volatility and manage risk of global supply lines.

The way liquefied natural gas (LNG) is bought and sold is changing. There are more sellers of LNG over a more diverse geography, and the threat of oversupply means that buyers are demanding more flexibility in the tenor of contracts.

The Murban Futures Contract is a physically delivered futures contract traded on ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (“IFAD”). The so-called “front-month” contract expires two months ahead. Going to expiry means that the “paper” contracts begin the process to become “wet” cargoes, which are physically delivered from the seller to the buyer.

A white paper from ICE and Platts

Gordon Bennett, ICE's managing director of utility markets, recently spoke with FIA's MarketVoice about changes in global energy markets.

The waterborne crude oil on which ICE’s Brent benchmark is based has access to global shipping, port and storage capacity. It is processed by refiners around the world. This confers an advantage over other crudes which are landlocked and regional.

Europe and Asia take center stage

The move to a net zero economy has far reaching implications for companies, investment, and the planet. Join us alongside industry experts for an interactive series of sessions focusing on big questions that exist within the discussion on the move to net zero.

In-depth analysis of global energy markets

The ICE Permian WTI crude futures contract (ICE: HOU) has been restructured and renamed the ICE Midland WTI American Gulf Coast (AGC) crude futures contract. Watch our webinar to learn how the restructured contract offers the market a strong alternative for pricing and managing U.S. crude price risk.

In this presentation from GEPEC 2021 hosted by Platts, Mike Wittner, ICE’s head of oil market research, examined the fundamental characteristics of Murban that should make it a successful benchmark.

Satisfying growing Asian demand

John Fry, Training Delivery Manager, ICE Education and Kenneth Foo, Asia LNG, Regional Manager, S&P Global Platts provided an in-depth analysis on the history of JKM, it’s rise as a benchmark and the importance of derivatives.

Energy expert, Daniel Yergin discusses the new geopolitics of oil and what’s in store with ICE’s Vice President of Global Oil Markets, Jeff Barbuto and Vice President of Communications, Josh King.

Listen as CEO and Principal Energy Consultant for RBN Energy, Rusty Braziel provided his analysis on the Natural Gas and NGL markets in response to COVID-19.

Head of Oil Market Research, Mike Wittner shares why ICE Brent didn’t follow the same negative pricing path as NYMEX WTI and the key differences between the two crudes.

ICE’s Head of Oil Market Research Mike Wittner, shares his insight on the negative oil prices, the difference between Brent and WTI and collapsing demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

S&P Global Platts and ICE Data Services demonstrate how to use Platts vessel tracking data to navigate global oil markets.

ESAI’s Head of Global NGLs/Naphtha, Andrew Reed, sat down with ICE’s Senior Director of NGLs and Petrochemicals, Kim Hurst, to discuss how the pandemic is impacting global supply and demand.