Alpiq Trading is a leading force in the European energy markets. Our trading expertise is strengthened by the resources and reach of Alpiq, one of Europe’s largest energy companies.

Our partners in the energy business benefit from this powerful combination of primary capacity and commercial know-how. Our traders are active on all the major European exchanges and bilateral markets. We have built our leading position in Europe on the expert knowledge of highly experienced teams. We engage in bilateral trading with over 250 OTC counterparties in the wholesale power markets. Focusing on the most important markets, we contribute to managing generation from Alpiq’s power stations, securing electricity procurement and reducing risk.

Commodities and products

Our trading activities include gas, coal, oil products and fuels, as well as emissions allowances and green certificates. We offer a complete range of standardised products, including base, peak, off-peak, blocks and single hours. Alpiq Trading also manages structured products, e.g. swings, virtual power plants (VPPs), hourly options and spread options.