Integrated energy merchant value chain
AssigneeAccenture Global Services Limited
InventorAndrew S. Webster
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Abstract
Methods and systems for structuring and operating an integrated energy merchant enterprise are provided. Enterprise core value creation functions are first identified. The core value creation functions are those that are primary profit and loss drivers and are generally market facing entities. The core value creation functions are then integrated with one or more integration functions. The integration functions and core value creation functions are controlled with one or more governance functions.
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A method of structuring an integrated energy merchant enterprise, the method comprising:
- (a) identifying enterprise core value creation functions;
- (b) integrating the core value creation functions with one or more integration functions;
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- (c) controlling the core value creation functions and integration functions with one or more governance functions.
A method of operating an integrated energy merchant enterprise, the method comprising:
- (a) integrating a power generation function and a trading function with an asset optimization function;
- (b) integrating the trading function and an origination function with a price and structuring function;
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- (c) controlling the asset optimization and the price and structuring functions with a performance management function.
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