CME · News · 20260826N
Wind Power Futures Launch
CME GROUP INC. · 2026-08-26 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42 · In source text
CME Group plans to launch financially settled Wind Power futures and options in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory review. The contracts are designed to help market participants hedge risks associated with wind power generation. The launch expands CME Group’s existing energy-products suite into renewable-energy hedging.
Key facts
- CME GROUP INC. announced the planned launch timing for Wind Power futures and options in the fourth quarter of 2026. source
- CME GROUP INC. announced plans to launch financially-settled Wind Power futures and options. source
- CME GROUP INC.'s planned Wind Power futures and options are pending regulatory review. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | probable | — | CME GROUP INC. announced the planned launch timing for Wind Power futures and options in the fourth quarter of 2026. |