The Italian Power Exchange (IPEX), managed by {{Proper name, Gestore del Mercato Elettrico (GME in
Italian
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) is the exchange for
electricity
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and
natural gas
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spot trading in
Italy
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.
History
It was established by the
Italian legislature on 16 March 1999 and issued general rules on 8 May 2001.
Markets
IPEX comprises the following spot markets:
* Day Ahead (In Italian Mercato del Giorno Prima, MGP)
* Intra Day (In Italian Mercato Infragiornaliero, MI), which since 10 February 2015 is composed of seven sessions (MI1, MI2, MI3, MI4, MI5, MI6 and MI7).
See also
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European Energy Exchange
European Energy Exchange (EEX) AG is a central European electric power and related commodities exchange located in Leipzig, Germany. It develops, operates and connects secure, liquid and transparent markets for energy and related products, incl ...
(EEX) in
Germany
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Powernext
Powernext SA, incorporated in 2001, is a regulated market operating under AMF supervision. Based in Paris, Powernext manages the natural gas activities of the EEX Group under the PEGAS brand throughout Europe, and operates the National Registry f ...
in
France
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External links
EXAA - Energy Exchange AustriaMercato Elettrico - English home pageGestore dei Mercati EnergeticiEnergy forecasting of price and demand for IPEX
Energy in Italy