European Commodity Clearing AG (ECC)
European Commodity Clearing AG (ECC) operates a clearing house specialising in European and Asian energy and commodity markets. As part of EEX Group, ECC provides clearing and settlement services for transactions concluded on EEX Group trading venues and a range of partner exchanges. By acting as the central counterparty, ECC contributes to secure and efficient wholesale trading and supports the stability of commodity markets.
ECC supports the development of energy, environmental and commodity markets and builds customer networks. With emphasis on comprehensive customer service, ECC expands its presence globally with the aim to develop detailed knowledge and deep expertise in local commodity markets. As an integral part of EEX Group, ECC’s strategy focuses on supporting the strategic pathway of EEX Group to build secure, successful, and sustainable commodity markets worldwide – together with its customers.
What ECC does
ECC helps market participants to:
- Mitigate counterparty risk
- Access multiple exchanges through one clearing house
- Benefit from cross-margining efficiencies
- Facilitate commodity delivery and payment
ECC Corporate Structure
ECC is part of EEX Group and operates alongside other group entities to provide clearing and post-trade services across European and Asian commodity markets.
ECC Lux S.àr.l.
The Luxembourg-based ECC subsidiary European Commodity Clearing Luxembourg S.àr.l. started operations on 1 October 2009. It steps into the delivery process as an additional contractual partner in respect to settlement of deliveries of commodities from transactions in power, natural gas and emission allowances which are settled by ECC.
Contact ECC Lux S.àr.l.:
European Commodity Clearing Luxembourg S.àr.l.
The Square
42 Avenue JF Kennedy
L-1855 Luxembourg
Phone: +352 / 243-36120
Fax: +352 / 243-38276
E-mail: info@ecc-lux.com
Managing Director: François Bourgon, Martin Hermanns-Couturier
Court of company registration: Registre de Commerce et de Sociétés Luxembourg
Company registration number: R.C. Luxembourg B 134195
VAT/Sales Tax ID No.: LU 234 188 29
Membership and Industry Engagement
ECC contributes to the development of clearing services for energy and commodity markets through its participation in relevant industry associations.