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48 results for energy futures

We test whether the futures prices of some commodity and energy markets are determined by stochastic rules or exhibit nonlinear deterministic endogenous fluctuations. As for the methodologies, we use the maximal Lyapunov exponents (MLE) and a determinism test, both based on the reconstruction of the phase space. In par…

2016-11-05abs ↗pdf ↗

We study the optimal trading policies for a wind energy producer who aims to sell the future production in the open forward, spot, intraday and adjustment markets, and who has access to imperfect dynamically updated forecasts of the future production. We construct a stochastic model for the forecast evolution and deter…

2016-09-07abs ↗pdf ↗

In this article we present a continuous time model for natural gas and crude oil future prices. Its main feature is the possibility to link both energies in the long term and in the short term. For each energy, the future returns are represented as the sum of volatility functions driven by motions. Under the risk neutr…

2007-12-20abs ↗pdf ↗

New order defined for conformal classes, impacts Bartnik's conjecture.

problem Bartnik's conjecture and its implications under different energy conditions.
method Defined a new order on conformal classes and analyzed implications under null energy condition.
result The null energy condition can lead to future complete metrics in any dimension.

We show that the causal-future-directed character of the energy-momentum vector of nn-dimensional asymptotically hyperbolic Riemannian manifolds with spherical conformal infinity, n3n\ge 3, can be traced back to that of asymptotically Euclidean general-relativistic initial data sets satisfying the dominant energy cond…

2019-01-16abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper shows that energy futures yield curves have an affine geometry.

problem Estimating dynamic behavior of yield curves from data while avoiding arbitrage.
method Finite dimensional models for yield curves, diffusion coefficients, and compatibility conditions.
result The compatibility of yield curves with diffusion coefficients forces an affine geometry.

Future autonomous systems need reliable world models and complex action sequences.

problem Current automated systems lack reliable world models and complex action sequences.
method Introduce energy-based and latent variable models combined in a hierarchical joint embedding predictive architecture (H-JEPA).
result Combining energy-based and latent variable models in H-JEPA can lead to reliable world models and complex action sequences.

In recent years there has been an advent of quanto options in energy markets. The structure of the payoff is rather a different type from other markets since it is written as a product of an underlying energy index and a measure of temperature. In the HJM framework, by adopting the futures energy dynamics, we use the M…

2018-10-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Second part of series studying charged scalar fields on Reissner--Nordström spacetimes.

problem Analyzing late-time behavior and stability of charged scalar fields on black hole backgrounds.
method Purely physical-space based methods, energy estimates, inverse-power laws.
result First pointwise decay estimates for charged scalar fields on black hole backgrounds.

The paper models natural gas futures prices and volatility, using Monte Carlo and reinforcement learning.

problem Hedging and selecting delivery strategies in natural gas markets.
method Dynamical model for futures prices, least-square Monte Carlo simulation, reinforcement learning.
result Calibrated futures price quotes and implied volatility smiles for different delivery periods.

We establish a Penrose-Like Inequality for general (not necessarily time symmetric) initial data sets of the Einstein equations which satisfy the dominant energy condition. More precisely, it is shown that the ADM energy is bounded below by an expression which is proportional to the square root of the area of the outer…

2009-10-27abs ↗pdf ↗

Framework uses RL and simulation for optimal microgrid energy storage planning.

problem Optimal investment in diverse energy storage technologies for microgrids.
method Combines reinforcement learning with simulation-based optimization for long-term planning.
result Derives better engineering solutions for future microgrid applications.

This paper optimizes a power-to-heat system using reinforcement learning for cost minimization under uncertain conditions.

problem Optimizing a power-to-heat system with fluctuating renewable energy sources.
method Stochastic optimal control, reinforcement learning (Q-learning).
result Reinforcement learning provides an efficient solution to the optimization problem.

New relation found between ADM mass and generalized Komar energy for dynamical spacetimes.

problem Finding equality between ADM mass and Komar energy in dynamical spacetimes.
method Constructing a generalized Komar energy from the normal evolution vector and proving equality under specific conditions.
result Equality between ADM mass and generalized Komar energy for dynamical asymptotically-flat spacetimes.

Calibrates historical and implied correlations in energy markets.

problem Challenges in aligning historical correlations of futures contracts with implied volatility smiles.
method Multiplicative multi-factor Heath-Jarrow-Morton model combined with stochastic volatility from lifted Heston model, using Kemna-Vorst approximation and Fourier-based techniques.
result Remarkable joint historical and implied calibration fits on the German power market.

The paper improves energy contract pricing models by incorporating jumps and varying parameters.

problem Inaccurate pricing of energy contracts using the Black-Scholes-Merton model.
method Integrates regime switching and time-changed Levy processes with a two-state Markov chain.
result Improved accuracy in pricing energy contracts through a new model.

We analyze the market efficiency of 25 commodity futures across various groups -- metals, energies, softs, grains and other agricultural commodities. To do so, we utilize recently proposed Efficiency Index to find that the most efficient of all the analyzed commodities is heating oil, closely followed by WTI crude oil,…

2013-09-05abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep reinforcement learning improves trading performance in volatile energy markets.

problem Volatility and low signal-to-noise ratios in energy markets.
method Formalized trading as a stochastic system, developed reactive and adaptive algorithms, used deep neural networks.
result Deep reinforcement learning models outperform buy-and-hold strategy with an 83% higher Sharpe ratio.

We develop a definitive physical-space scattering theory for the scalar wave equation on Kerr exterior backgrounds in the general subextremal case |a|<M. In particular, we prove results corresponding to "existence and uniqueness of scattering states" and "asymptotic completeness" and we show moreover that the resulting…

2014-12-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Future stability of FLRW solutions in expanding 3D space is shown for compact perturbations.

problem Future stability of expanding FLRW solutions with spatial topology R^3.
method Nonlinear stability analysis of spherically symmetric perturbations.
result Decay rates of energy momentum tensor components compared to Minkowski space.

Zero-energy orbits in the Kepler-Heisenberg problem are self-similar and stratify into three families.

problem Determining the motion of a planet around a sun in the Heisenberg group.
method Analysis of the sub-Riemannian Hamiltonian and sub-Laplacian dynamics.
result Zero-energy orbits are self-similar and stratify into future collision, past collision, and quasi-periodic families.

Scattering theory for linearised gravity on Schwarzschild black hole exterior.

problem Constructing a scattering theory for linearised gravity equations on Schwarzschild background.
method Building on previous work, constructing Hilbert space-isomorphisms for finite energy initial data and scattering states.
result Past and future linear memories are related by an antipodal map for Bondi-normalised solutions.

In this paper we test for the sensitive dependence on initial conditions (the so called "butterfly effect") of energy futures time series (heating oil, natural gas), and thus the determinism of those series. This paper is distinguished from previous studies in the following points: first, we reread existent works in th…

2016-08-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Proves compact Cauchy horizons have constant surface gravity under null energy condition.

problem Proving compact Cauchy horizons have constant surface gravity.
method Combines ergodic theory, Hodge theory, and Riemannian flow theory.
result Compact Cauchy horizons admit a smooth lightlike tangent vector field of constant surface gravity.

In this article, we study the small sphere limit of the Wang-Yau quasi-local energy defined in [18,19]. Given a point pp in a spacetime NN, we consider a canonical family of surfaces approaching pp along its future null cone and evaluate the limit of the Wang-Yau quasi-local energy. The evaluation relies on solving …

2015-10-04abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper introduces a new approach to active inference using constrained Bethe Free Energy.

problem Tackling the limitations of existing epistemic behavior models in active inference.
method Introducing a constrained Bethe Free Energy (CBFE) perspective to optimize epistemic behavior in generative models.
result CBFE optimization leads to more robust and flexible epistemic behavior compared to existing methods.

The paper establishes scattering theory for wave equations on Schwarzschild spacetime.

problem Defocusing semilinear wave equations on Schwarzschild spacetime.
method Combining energy and pointwise decay results with Sobolev embedding, constructing scattering operator.
result Construction of a scattering operator mapping past to future scattering data.

Study examines barriers to grid-connected battery systems in Spain, finding high cycle cost remains main obstacle.

problem Barriers to grid-connected battery systems in Spain's deregulated electricity market.
method Utilization analysis and concept of 'potentially profitable utilization time' introduced.
result High cycle cost remains the main barrier for grid-connected battery systems in Spain.

New CMC existence result for expanding cosmological spacetimes.

problem Establishing a new constant mean curvature (CMC) existence result for cosmological spacetimes.
method Construction of barriers in the support sense and asymptotic limit of mean curvature flow.
result The existence of a CMC Cauchy surface in expanding cosmological spacetimes.

In commodity markets the convergence of futures towards spot prices, at the expiration of the contract, is usually justified by no-arbitrage arguments. In this article, we propose an alternative approach that relies on the expected profit maximization problem of an agent, producing and storing a commodity while trading…

2015-01-01abs ↗pdf ↗

We propose a comprehensive treatment of the leverage effect, i.e. the relationship between returns and volatility of a specific asset, focusing on energy commodities futures, namely Brent and WTI crude oils, natural gas and heating oil. After estimating the volatility process without assuming any specific form of its b…

2014-03-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep Learning is applied to energy markets to predict extreme loads observed in energy grids. Forecasting energy loads and prices is challenging due to sharp peaks and troughs that arise due to supply and demand fluctuations from intraday system constraints. We propose deep spatio-temporal models and extreme value theo…

2018-08-16abs ↗pdf ↗

Survey of reinforcement learning for sustainable energy challenges.

problem Sequential decision-making challenges in sustainable energy.
method Reinforcement learning applied to energy production, storage, transmission, and consumption.
result Survey identifies various reinforcement learning themes and potential future directions.