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All the latest developments in initiatives and publications from Energy LEAP
Revised Version of Draft Compliance Clauses for Article 3ma of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 Published
15 Jul 2026Energy LEAP has updated its draft compliance clauses addressing the EU’s import ban on refined products derived from Russian-origin crude oil under Article 3ma of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014, reflecting the European Commission’s 15 June 2026 FAQ amendments on segregated refineries, including a form of attestation.
Draft compliance clauses for EU LNG import authorization published
19 Jun 2026Energy LEAP has published draft compliance clauses addressing the EU’s phase-out of Russian natural gas imports, supporting market participants required to obtain prior authorization for LNG imports during the transition period under Regulation (EU) 2026/261.
Draft Compliance Clauses for UK Refined Product Import Ban Published
17 Jun 2026Energy LEAP has published draft compliance clauses addressing the UK’s amended import ban on refined products derived from Russian-origin crude oil, including the General Trade Licence for sanctioned processed oil products that took effect 20 May 2026.
20 Years In: What’s Driving the Agenda in 2026
15 May 2026Christie Shepard reflects on the January 2026 Board meeting and the priorities shaping the year ahead.
CommodityAI joins Energy LEAP
11 May 2026Energy LEAP welcomes CommodityAI, a Y Combinator-backed company building automation systems for the operational back office of physical commodity trading.
The Deal Recap Problem
07 May 2026Deal recaps are the first record of every trade. There is no standard for how they are written.
Emissions, Costs & the Data Problem the Industry Hasn’t Solved
04 May 2026Shipping emissions now carry a direct financial cost. The data infrastructure to manage them hasn’t kept pace.
Energy LEAP is pleased to announce NEW Draft Compliance Clauses for Article 3ma of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014
10 Dec 2025Energy LEAP is pleased to publish additional draft compliance clauses in response to EU implementation of an import ban on refined products (CN code 2710) obtained from Russian origin crude oil (CN code 2709) as reflected in Article 3ma of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014.
Energy LEAP is pleased to publish Contractual Clauses for Trader Communications Recording
23 Sep 2025Energy LEAP is pleased to publish a set of clauses to assist market participants with complying with regulatory requirements related to recording and retaining electronic voice communications of staff (TCR).
These regulations may include Dodd Frank in the US, MiFID II and REMIT II in the EU, and FCA rules in the UK.
Energy LEAP shares white paper on vision for Shipping Data Exchange Dated `14 Jul 2025
14 Jul 2025Energy LEAP is pleased to share a white paper on a vision for Shipping Data Exchange providing thought leadership to stimulate engagement.
Energy LEAP is pleased to publish a Counterparty Due Diligence Questionnaire (CDDQ)
14 May 2025Energy LEAP is pleased to publish a simple Questionnaire, to support the initial capture of basic “Know Your Counterparty” (KYC) information in a standard way, facilitate efficiency of company interactions, whilst empowering industry participants to each manage their own risk appetite.
Energy LEAP publishes EUMER Contractual Clause and Annex IX Template
14 Apr 2025Energy LEAP is pleased to publish for consultation an EU Methane Contract Clause and Annex IX Template.
