European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) is a regulated marketplace for energy and related commodities, headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. Part of Deutsche Börse Group, EEX offers spot and derivatives trading as well as auctions for electricity, natural gas, and emission allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System. Clearing services are provided via its subsidiary European Commodity Clearing (ECC). Through the EEX Group network, the exchange supports participants across multiple regions and provides benchmark price indices and market data services.
EEX’s markets play a central role in price formation for power, gas, and carbon, which are key cost drivers for energy-intensive industries, including chemicals. Its trading and clearing infrastructure underpins hedging, risk management, and compliance activities for utilities, industrials, financial institutions, and other market participants.
Also known as EEX AG and European Energy Exchange.
EU selects fourth common auction platform for its emissions trading system; auctions begin 2027 and ETS2 auctioning starts January 2027 while ETS2 operations start in 2028.
