INTEGRATED ENERGY MERCHANT VALUE CHAIN
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
- (a) identifying by a computer enterprise core value creation functions of an energy merchant enterprise comprising a plurality of business units;
(b) integrating by the computer the core value creation functions with one or more integration functions, wherein the one or more integration functions comprises an asset optimization function that optimizes maintenance plans; and
(c) controlling by the computer the core value creation functions and integration functions with one or more governance functions.
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Methods and systems for structuring and operating an integrated energy merchant enterprise are provided. Enterprise core value creation functions are first identified. The core value creation functions are those that are primary profit and loss drivers and are generally market facing entities. The core value creation functions are then integrated with one or more integration functions. The integration functions and core value creation functions are controlled with one or more governance functions.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
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(a) identifying by a computer enterprise core value creation functions of an energy merchant enterprise comprising a plurality of business units; (b) integrating by the computer the core value creation functions with one or more integration functions, wherein the one or more integration functions comprises an asset optimization function that optimizes maintenance plans; and (c) controlling by the computer the core value creation functions and integration functions with one or more governance functions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer implemented method comprising:
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(a) integrating by a computer a power generation function and a trading function with an asset optimization function, wherein the power generation function and trading function are core value creation functions of an energy merchant enterprise comprising a plurality of business units, wherein the assert optimization function optimizes maintenance plans; (b) integrating by the computer the trading function and an origination function with a price and structuring function, wherein the origination function is a core value creation function of the energy merchant enterprise; and (c) controlling by the computer the asset optimization and the price and structuring functions with a performance management function. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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