Danish Energy Trader InCommodities Plans US Gas Market Expansion Despite Earnings Plunge
InCommodities' Strategic Moves and Financial Performance
By Nora Buli
Expansion Plans in the US Gas Market
OSLO, June 15 (Reuters) - Danish energy trader InCommodites, backed by Goldman Sachs, plans to expand into U.S. physical gas markets, the company's founder and chairman said as the group announced a sharp decline in earnings for 2025.
Financial Results for 2025
The company on Monday reported a profit before tax for 2025 of €2.95 million ($3.41 million), down from €72.5 million the previous year and falling far short of a stated forecast of €85 million-195 million.
Factors Behind the Earnings Decline
The drop in earnings came from lower volatility and tighter trading margins, as well as from investments into its trading infrastructure and expansion in the United States and Asia, a process that will continue, Jesper Johanson told Reuters.
Impact of Geopolitical Events on Market Dynamics
In 2026, the war in the Middle East has increased uncertainty and changed market dynamics, raising the earnings potential but also creating new risks, he added.
Future Growth and Market Opportunities
"This year and ahead, we are looking to expand into physical gas trading in North America. That's a big one for us," Johanson said.
Importance of Global Energy Flows
With global energy flows becoming more interlinked, especially driven by liquefied natural gas (LNG), having a physical market presence was important, he added.
Expansion in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
"On the power side, we are looking to expand our power purchase agreement (PPA) offerings for wind, solar and batteries in Europe. We also see Asia Pacific - Australia, New Zealand and Japan - as important markets for us on the PPA side," he said.
Ownership Structure
Goldman Sachs and some other investors jointly own a 15% stake in InCommodites.
Additional Information
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(Reporting by Nora Buli, editing by Terje Solsvik)
