Oil Price Information Service (OPIS),
a leading provider of gasoline, diesel and LPG spot pricing information,
today announces the introduction of four new futures contracts at ICE
Futures Europe, subject to the completion of applicable regulatory
processes.
Starting December 14, 2015, ICE Futures Europe will list the following
contracts for trading. All four contracts will be cleared at ICE Clear
Europe:
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Diesel Diff – Group 3 ULSD (OPIS) vs Heating Oil 1st Line Future
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Propane, OPIS Mt. Belvieu Other Non-TET Future
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Propane, OPIS Mt. Belvieu TET vs Propane, Argus Far East Index (AFEI)
Future
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Propane, OPIS Mt. Belvieu Non-TET vs Propane, Argus Far East Index
(AFEI) Future
“We are honored to be chosen by ICE as a pricing option in the oil and
natural gas liquids markets,” said Brian Crotty, OPIS President, in
announcing the selection.
The OPIS Group 3 numbers cited by ICE are made transparent on a daily
basis via the “OPIS Full-Day Refined Spots Report” but can also be
tracked through the trading day with the OPIS Spot Ticker, a real-time
interactive price display. This pricing option will be instrumental for
Midwest oil refiners, traders, wholesalers, and end-users who want to
buy, sell, trade or hedge based off OPIS Group 3 spot prices.
ICE’s addition of the new propane benchmarks into the international
arena recognizes the global reach of the OPIS Mont Belvieu benchmark and
its relevance to global markets both in Asia and in Europe.
“OPIS has long been the propane and NGL benchmark of choice in the
United States, and the availability of these contracts on ICE Futures
Europe now recognizes the importance of this benchmark to the
international propane market,” said Diane Miller, OPIS Global Director
of NGLs.
In 2015 OPIS was recognized by the International Organization of
Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for its high standards of market price
reporting that include daily market price assessments that are “fair,
efficient, and transparent.”
“Through a series of individual audits testing OPIS’ price methodology,
approach to market coverage, communications with customers, and price
authentication process, OPIS has fully met the high standards set by
IOSCO,” said Robert Gough, Director of Content, OPIS.
About OPIS
OPIS, a division of UCG, is the world's most comprehensive source for
petroleum, LPG/NGL, jet fuel and biofuels pricing and news information
with offices in the U.S., Europe and Singapore and is one of the most
widely accepted U.S. fuel price benchmark for supply contracts and
competitive positioning. (www.opisnet.com)
About UCG
Founded in 1977, UCG is one of America’s leading, privately held
providers of specialized business-to-business information. UCG’s
portfolio is composed of companies serving the information and software
needs of decision makers in health care, oil and energy, technology,
telecommunications, banking and finance, and the mortgage industry. The
company has received many awards for journalistic excellence and was
voted one of D.C.’s 50 Best Places to Work by Washingtonian Magazine.
About Intercontinental Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) operates the leading network of
regulated exchanges and clearing houses. ICE’s futures exchanges and
clearing houses serve global commodity and financial markets, providing
risk management and capital efficiency. The New York Stock Exchange is
the world leader in capital raising and equities trading.
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December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC on February 5, 2015.
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