Price Forecasting (ETRM)
AI-driven forecasts for global coal benchmarks and regional demand.
- Benchmark curve modeling (API2, Newcastle, Richards Bay)
- Demand-driven forecasting for power utilities
Coal
Modernize Coal Trading & Supply with ETRM & CTRM Expertise
Manage physical coal trading, power plant supply, and global logistics with advanced ETRM platforms and CTRM-enabled supply chain integration.
Coal Market Expertise
Softobotics provides ETRM and CTRM solutions for coal trading and supply, powering utilities, producers, and traders with risk analytics, logistics optimization, and regulatory compliance.
$40B+
Annual coal trades processed
15+
Coal trading hubs & benchmarks supported
24/7
Support for power plant fuel supply operations
99.99%
Uptime across coal ETRM/CTRM deployments
- End-to-end coverage of physical coal trading and supply contracts
- CTRM integration for logistics, inventory, and shipping
- Advanced risk analytics and compliance automation
Market Capabilities & Trends
Gain actionable insights into global coal markets, from benchmark pricing and risk management to physical trading and power plant supply. Our ETRM and CTRM solutions provide advanced forecasting, portfolio risk analytics, supply chain optimization, and regulatory compliance to help coal traders and power utilities operate efficiently and sustainably.
Risk Analytics (ETRM/CTRM)
Comprehensive visibility into price, counterparty, and credit risks.
- Real-time P&L and VaR tracking
- Stress testing for market volatility
Physical Coal Trading (ETRM)
Seamless management of coal trade lifecycle from mine to port.
- Trade capture & settlement
- Contract & derivatives management
Power Plant Supply (CTRM)
Streamline fuel supply and scheduling for coal-fired power plants.
- Inventory & stockpile optimization
- Rail, barge, and shipping logistics management
Volatility Management (ETRM)
Mitigate price swings from supply disruptions and geopolitical factors.
- Advanced hedging strategies
- Scenario simulations
Regulatory Compliance (ETRM/CTRM)
Ensure adherence to environmental and trade reporting requirements.
- Emissions reporting & sustainability compliance
- Regional energy market regulations
Conventional vs Sustainable Coal Trading
Compare conventional and sustainable coal trading practices to understand how ETRM and CTRM systems optimize operations. From managing physical and derivatives trades to integrating ESG-focused practices like carbon footprint tracking and blended fuels, our solutions help coal traders and power utilities operate efficiently while supporting the energy transition.
Conventional Coal Trading (ETRM)
Traditional Coal Market Operations
Core Capabilities
- Manage physical and derivatives trading with advanced ETRM coverage
Market Focus
Spot & Forward Trading for Thermal & Metallurgical CoalP&L Reporting & Hedging StrategiesContract Lifecycle Management
Sustainable Practices (CTRM)
ESG-Focused Coal Operations
ESG Integration
- Support the energy transition with compliance-ready CTRM solutions
Innovation Areas
Carbon Footprint Tracking in Coal Supply ChainsBlended Fuel & Biomass Integration
Coal Trading FAQs
Get answers to common questions about our Coal ETRM solutions and implementation approach.