06/05/2003
Since the inception of clearing services for off-Exchange transactions on May 31, 2002, the equivalent of 25.7 million megawatt hours of electricity, 7.33 quadrillion British thermal units (Btus) of natural gas, and 3 million barrels of crude oil have been cleared through the Exchange clearinghouse, with a notional value of approximately $34.5 billion. More than 200 companies are registered to clear trades from a product slate of 60 energy contracts.
Open interest as of the close of business yesterday was 7.5 million megawatt hours of electricity, 1.88 quadrillion Btus of natural gas, and 1.8 million barrels of crude oil.