If reading about Greek derivatives and math jargon bores you- don’t worry. Many people feel the same way when the topic of financial options comes up. In Hedging 301, we want to explore what financial options are, how they can be used, and how your business can integrate them into your financial planning.
Westlark Advisors is adding a new feature to our blog in 2025. We will be looking at current events that have the ability to impact the global energy markets. To kick off this feature, we are reviewing Ukraine’s recent decision to stop the flow of Russian gas to several European countries.
Beginning a new calendar year always ushers in predictions about what will occur over the coming 12 months. For the energy industry, and specifically the propane/LPG market, there are several possible issues that could impact 2025. Read on to see a few of the things Westlark Advisors is watching for 2025.
Spreads help "tell a commodity’s story" sharing important information about that commodity that can help a business assess their hedging risks.
The success of any team relies heavily on the performance of its individual members. A great way to influence your team toward exceptional performance, is to extend to them the same generosity of spirit you expect them to show your customers.
"Change is the only constant." This phrase opened Westlark Advisors’ first blog post in our carbon neutrality series in 2023. That phrase still applies in today’s market. Read on for some of the possibilities we see for carbon credits in today’s changing energy market.
In our first Hedging 201 post we looked at how the structure of a forward curve helps tell a commodity’s story. Now, we want to explore the role a spread plays in helping to interpret that story. What is a spread, and what do they do?
As commodity advisors in the energy market, our goal is to help our clients make smart decisions every day. This is why Westlark Advisors watches market movements closely, and why we participate in events like the OPIS Global LPG Conference. Check out this review of important South American energy markets and look us up if you are headed to the OPIS LPG Conference!
Continuing our lessons inspired by Will Guidara’s bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, this week we dive into the practice of hospitality with your customers. Prioritizing a memorable customer experience can have a positive impact on your business, setting you apart from others in your industry.
Argentina’s increasing production of oil, natural gas, and LPG have enabled the country to meet its growing domestic energy demand and to export significant amounts of LPG to nearby countries.
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Westlark Advisors has taken the burden of the everyday supply logistics off our plate and allowed us to focus on our operations in the critical times of the year. They have educated our team along the way and helped us brainstorm options/risks that fit our business model. Westlark Advisors has allowed the Tevis organization to explore opportunities within the supply and hedging arena that we would not have been exposed to without the relationship.
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They not only taught us how to plan and diversify our supply, but also new ways to protect the price. They have been great at negotiating supply deals and putting plans in place to know we will be secure when the market is not. I am confident that if things get tight we will be in a better position than our competitors.
We can’t say enough about the high level of service the entire team provided us. We relied on them and they came through for us over and over. They are complete professionals and a pleasure to do business with.
It has been one of the best decisions that our company has ever made. The Westlark Advisors team have looked after our interests since day one, and have executed the plan each year very well.
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