no 17/08 Launch of EUA spot contract


Lysaker, 14 March 2008

Nord Pool will list a EUA (European Union allowances) day-ahead contract for delivery of allowances for Compliance Period II (2008-2012) from 15 April 2008. 

The EUA spot contract and clearing will be opened for both exchange trading and OTC.

Information concerning changes to the existing margin rules for EUA spot for Compliance Period II will follow this exchange information. 

For further information about product specifications, please refer to our web site
/en/asa/Markets/Downloads-financial-market/Product-calendar/ www.nordpool.com  under the heading “markets” and “product specification” on the left hand side. 
For further information, please contact Nord Pool ASA:  

Magdalena Hubert, development, phone +47 6752 8057 / +47 9178 3078

Anne-Marit Rudby, head of emissions desk, phone +47 6752 8013/ +47 9158 0323