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Are commodity markets facing a new reality for managing risk?

In an uncertain market environment, S&P Global Commodity Risk Solutions provides an independent and verifiable source of data to enhance your risk management capabilities. Our Americas Gas and Power Risk Market Data service offers over 600 forward curves and more than 46,000 individual daily forward prices published across the United States and Mexico.

We deliver comprehensive forward curve assessments for all locations in these countries, utilizing Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) settlement data. Platts publishes M2MS-Gas curves for 109 gas hubs and M2MS-Power curves for 74 power hubs, with daily publications extending up to 120 months and 240-month curves available twice a month. As the exclusive publisher of ICE-driven forward curves, Platts equips your business with the insights needed to navigate the complexities of the gas and power markets confidently.

Our Impact, by the Numbers

600+

Forward curves

46,000+

Individual daily forward prices published across the United States and Mexico

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Assessments extend to multiple calendar years including monthly, quarterly, and yearly granularity

Product Features

Get editorially assessed and quantitatively derived forward curves data and visualization for key trading hubs.

Monitor dynamic commodity markets with extensive price data, so you can confidently negotiate contracts, manage risk, and develop your trade and investment strategies.

Professionals across the industry trust our data every day.

Essential benefits of Platts Forward Curves

We deliver data in a way that is easy for you to embed into your daily workflow to effectively:

  • Calculate key risk metrics like Mark to Market and Value at Risk (VaR)
  • Manage Price Risk/Hedging
  • Budget and Forecast Future Cash Flows
  • Analyze Market Conditions
  • Properly Assign Assets Market Value
  • Validate Internally Derived Curves

All made easier with:

  • Availability of extensive historical data
  • Delivery via Platts Connect, API, FTP, CI Excel Add-In and channel partners

Key Americas Gas & Power Risk Solutions

Platts publishes M2MS-Gas curves based on Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) settlement data. The proprietary quantitative techniques combined with extensive spot price history provides natural gas forward curves for liquid and illiquid trading hubs.

Published daily from Balmo extending 120 months at 109 gas hubs, with 240-month curves published twice per month, and monthly price granularity.

Platts is the exclusive publisher of ICE-drive forward curves. 

Data & Distribution

Get the edge in today’s global markets with our Essential Intelligence® delivered through the providers and platforms which suit you.

API Solutions

Cloud

Data Feed

Desktop & Mobile

PLATTS PRICE ASSESSMENTS

Methodology

S&P Global Commodity Insights methodologies bring consistency and robustness to our price assessments through principles and parameters that guide our market specialists at every stage of the process.

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M2M Power

Specifications Guide

Platts methodologies are designed to produce forward curves that are representative of market value, and of the particular markets to which they relate.
M2M Gas

Specifications Guide

Platts methodologies are designed to produce forward curves that are representative of market value, and of the particular markets to which they relate.

Why Choose Us?

Unparalleled Experience

For 100+ years, we've delivered Platts price assessments for physical and forward markets. Customers count on us for news, pricing, and analytics, ensuring transparent, efficient markets for confident decisions.

Benchmark Prices

With 250+ Platts benchmarks, we're the industry standard for pricing negotiations and contracts. Our proven credibility in market transparency spans established and emerging markets.

Robust Methodology

Our robust methodology guarantees data integrity with stringent quality controls, diverse sources, and adherence to strict guidelines and IOSCO principles. We openly publish methodologies and price assessments to foster trust.

Data Your Way

Gain access to our essential intelligence direct and from multiple providers – from the established to the cutting edge – all via multiple platforms that can give you a decisive edge in today's global markets.

Pricing Experts

Globally, our extensive pricing experts, dedicated to each commodity ensure that pricing and methodology accuracy and that reflect the nuances and complexities of the markets, offering invaluable insights to clients.

Independent Source

Platts offers an independent and unbiased view. Our commitment to impartiality ensures that our assessments and insights are trusted by market participants.

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