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At this year’s DC Days, we enjoyed a thought-provoking talk from Svend Brinkmann and had the opportunity to sit back and get to know our colleagues even better. The trip offered everything from…

Investing in renewables during the energy crisis

Ramping up on renewable energy plays an important role in making Europe less dependent on imported gas and in ensuring that we reach our climate targets. In this episode we invite Danske Commodities'…

It requires extreme dedication and the most sophisticated technology to be able to analyse the fundamentals that make up the foundation of a trade. But most of all, it requires remarkable people.

Meet Jakob Hauberg Møller

Meet Jakob. Every year, he helps his family with the summer harvest, processing more than 750 hectares of barley, wheat, rape, oats and beans.

Liquidity is key when energy prices soar

As the energy crisis drove prices of gas and power to extreme levels during 2022, market participants experienced an unprecedented pressure on liquidity. But how does it feel to be the one that has…

Meet Pernille Maibom Refsgaard

Meet Pernille. When she’s not assessing risk for our renewables portfolio, she’s jumping over sky-high obstacles on the back of a horse.

Brand launch video 2022

There’s a special energy at Danske Commodities. We are a collective of thinkers and doers, working together to make an impact. And we love every second of it.

Videos

Sustainable High Performance. Together.

High performance needs to be sustainable. We want you to deliver ambitious results for many years without growing tired. Without burning out. Having a great job is a big part of having a great life.…

At this year’s DC Days, we enjoyed a thought-provoking talk from Svend Brinkmann and had the opportunity to sit back and get to know our colleagues even better. The trip offered everything from…

It requires extreme dedication and the most sophisticated technology to be able to analyse the fundamentals that make up the foundation of a trade. But most of all, it requires remarkable people.

Meet Kim Bentzen

Meet Kim, who monitors weather conditions at and off work, where he braves the waves as an open water swimmer.

Meet Jakob Hauberg Møller

Meet Jakob. Every year, he helps his family with the summer harvest, processing more than 750 hectares of barley, wheat, rape, oats and beans.

Meet Mia Busk Hedegaard

Meet Mia, an amateur chef with a knack for project management and people development.

Meet Arne Højgaard

Meet Arne, who heads up some of our biggest IT projects and manages bees. 80,000 bees to be exact.

Meet Pernille Maibom Refsgaard

Meet Pernille. When she’s not assessing risk for our renewables portfolio, she’s jumping over sky-high obstacles on the back of a horse.

Meet Jakob Arendt Rasmussen

Meet Jakob, whose ability to immerse himself in complex assignments may stem from his PhD in theoretical physics, or his background in music, playing lead saxophone in a band.

Brand launch video 2022

There’s a special energy at Danske Commodities. We are a collective of thinkers and doers, working together to make an impact. And we love every second of it.

2021 annual results

2021 was a defining year for energy markets. Navigating unprecedented market volatility, we delivered a strong financial performance. CEO Helle Østergaard Kristiansen takes you through the results…

Meet Sandu Vallentin

Meet Sandu, who never backs down from a challenge, and loves to push himself to find the power zone — behind his screens and his kite.

Podcasts

Grenaa Heating Plant: A Model of Energy Flexibility

By integrating solar thermal panels and photovoltaic systems alongside their woodchip boiler, the district heating provider in the town of Grenaa, Denmark, has developed a versatile energy system…

Power-to‑X: Optimising a pivotal part of the green transition

With the ability to transform renewable energy into other types of energy, such as hydrogen or methanol, Power-to-X plays an important role in providing the flexibility needed in our energy system to…

Trading in Brazil: Liberalisation and decarbonisation

The Brazilian energy markets are moving towards liberalisation, and at the same time, the country is set to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. In this episode, Danske Commodities' Head…

Asia-Pacific: Green transition and trading opportunities

With the energy transition in the Asia-Pacific region, power markets move away from their dependency on oil, coal and gas, and that creates new opportunities for energy trading companies. On a line…

Going Global: Energy Trading in the US

Danske Commodities entered the US energy markets in 2019, and since then the US business has grown significantly. But what makes the US markets so attractive for a European energy trading company…

The Energy Crisis and the Role of the Energy Trading Companies

2022 was the year of the energy crisis with extreme prices and volatility in the energy markets. In this episode, we take a look back at causes and effects of the energy crisis - and the role that…

Liquidity is key when energy prices soar

As the energy crisis drove prices of gas and power to extreme levels during 2022, market participants experienced an unprecedented pressure on liquidity. But how does it feel to be the one that has…

Investing in renewables during the energy crisis

Ramping up on renewable energy plays an important role in making Europe less dependent on imported gas and in ensuring that we reach our climate targets. In this episode we invite Danske Commodities'…

How new technology will change the future of energy

From intelligent washing machines and green hydrogen to electrical vehicles and solar panels on your roof. In the coming years, new technology will forever change the way energy is produced and…

How Companies Go Green with Corporate Power Purchase Agreements

Climate awareness is growing among big companies - and consumers are expecting corporates to do their part in the fight against climate changes. One of the ways to make an impact is by sourcing green…

Why Gas is Vital for The Energy Transition

When we talk about the energy transition, we usually talk about wind farms and solar parks - but gas plays an increasingly important role in our common journey towards more green energy. In this…

Environmental products and the energy transition

How can you be sure that the power you consume is actually green? One way is through buying a certificate – the so-called Guarantees of Origin – that connects the power you use to a renewable energy…

The near future of world-wide energy markets

How will the global energy markets evolve in the coming years? We've invited our Head of Business Development, Andreas Schwarz Knudsen, into the studio to talk about the green transition,…

How COVID-19 affected the energy markets

The COVID-19 virus has affected the lives of people all around the world. And as our lives have changed, so has our consumption of energy. In this episode, our Head of Intraday Trading Anders Kring…

The Rise of Automated Trading

Algorithms and automated solutions are rapidly changing the world of energy trading. But what is automation exactly? Dive into the world of algorithms and automation in a guided tour by two of Danske…

How data is changing the trading world

Data has become a hot topic in energy trading – and for a good reason. Quality, speed and use of data in all processes and across the entire organisation is essential for the success of a trading…

The Past, Present and Future of Power Trading

We’re zooming out to give you the big picture of how the production, supply and consumption of power has changed radically over the past 50 years. You’ll be guided through the liberalisation of the…

Meteorologist on a Trading Floor

With the rise of wind farms and solar panels, the price of energy is increasingly dependent on the weather – and meteorologists become increasingly important for energy trading companies. In this…

Can you handle 15 screens at a time?

Every wondered what it’s like to be an energy trader? In the first episode of ‘Behind the screens’, two of Danske Commodities’ most experienced traders talk about life on a trading floor, how the job…

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