The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has selected EDF Trading as a new market maker for trading on the derivatives market for natural gas. EDF will now put forward quotes for the first two front months and front quarters in the Net-Connect Germany market areas. The exchange seeks to increase the liquidity of the derivatives market and raise the acceptance of the EGIX gas price index through regular bids in the front month contracts. The EEX Group includes European Commodity Clearing, EPEX Spot SE and EEX Power Derivatives.

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