Flexible energy supply contracts
Trident has been managing flexible energy supply contracts since 2004 and has proven year after year to reduce cost and risk for our customers. We provide multiple buying, and selling, opportunities which allow you to develop a purchasing strategy that balances your appetite for risk, certainty and price optimisation.
There are many different strategies that could be applied and our risk management team will work with you to understand your objectives and match these to an appropriate strategy. We will negotiate the best supply contract that delivers the commercial terms you require and the flexibility needed to execute the strategy. Our energy trading team will keep you updated on market trends and advise on when energy should be traded based on the agreed strategy.
What our clients think
Trident’s flexible purchasing services help us to manage cost and risk, and they worked closely with us to develop and implement our strategy and approach to the market ... we would certainly recommend Trident to any company that is serious about managing energy costs.
IACFlexible purchasing strategy
A flexible energy procurement contract allows you to spread the risk of energy procurement by making a number of discrete purchases during the lifetime of your contract period, rather than placing undue pressure on a single buying decision. Exercising careful timing, it is possible to manage price volatility and reduce cost by making your purchases across a series of advantageous market conditions.
Our approach
Discovery workshop
Determine the right procurement strategy to provide for your budgetary requirements and attitude to risk.
Supply tender & evaluation
Issue full market tender to expansive supplier list and make recommendations prior to sign-off.
Portfolio trading
Use of fundamental and technical analysis along with dynamic ceilings to drive intelligent trading decisions according to your agreed strategy.
Performance review
Conduct performance review of your strategy, making adjustments to ensure it is aligned with your ongoing business requirements.
Reporting
On-going market advice, updates and commentary and access to our online energy management portal, Pulse.
Key features
- Bespoke risk management strategy customised to your objectives and risk appetite
- Multiple buying decisions throughout the year
- Up to four year trading horizon
- Trade seasons, quarters, months, balance of month and day ahead
- Access to highly experienced trading team and senior procurement specialist
- Sell back options available
- Various risk management tools available including caps, triggers and alerts
- Fix or pass through non commodity costs
- Position reports at your desired frequency
Benefits
- Provides budget visibility over a longer horizon
- Budget certainty via an agreed strategy
- Opportunity to reduce costs from market volatility
- Technical and fundamental market analysis is expertly applied to achieve best price
- Bespoke reporting created in line with your individual requirements
- Reduced supplier management fees and risk premiums
Our guide to flexible energy procurement
For more information please fill out the form below to download our helpful guide on flexible energy procurement.
Everton Football Club
Trident introduced a flexible procurement methodology, ensuring Everton buys its energy when costs are at their lowest.
Other procurement services
Fixed Energy Procurement
