European Energy Exchange

European exchange EEXEuropean Energy Exchange AGTypePhysical commodity and derivates exchange (energy)LocationLeipzig, GermanyCoordinates51°20′17″N 12°22′45″E / 51.3379628°N 12.3790781°E / 51.3379628; 12.3790781Founded2002Key peopleTobias Paulun (CEO)Götz Dittrich (COO)Steffen Köhler (CCO)Jens Rick (CIO)Anja Kiessling (CFO)CurrencyEURCommoditiesElectric powerNatural gasCO2 Emission AllowancesGuarantees of OriginWebsitewww.eex.com European Energy Exchange (EEX) AG is a central European electric power and related commodities exchange located in Leipzig, Germany. It develops, operates and connects markets for energy and related products, including power derivative contracts, emission allowances, agricultural and freight products. History The EEX emerged as a result of a merger between LPX Leipzig Power Exchange and the Frankfurt-based EEX in 2002. Deutsche Börse Group's derivatives business unit Eurex acquired the majority share in the EEX in March 2011. Ownership and subsidiaries EEX AG is majority owned by Deutsche Börse. It holds shares in the following companies: EEX Asia, Cleartech (Cleartrade Exchange Pte Ltd.) (100%) EEX CEGH Gas Exchange Services GmbH