Nowcasting: Introduction & user deep-dive

Discover how an advanced analytical approach can used in energy markets, explaining both the conceptual framework and practical applications.


This paper outlines how cutting-edge technologies like satellite imagery and machine learning are transforming traditional market analysis methods.


You will gain insight into how real-time data collection and processing techniques can enhance market intelligence, particularly for professionals seeking to overcome the limitations of traditional, lagged reporting systems in commodity markets.


What you'll learn: 


  • What nowcasting is and how it differs from traditional forecasting in oil markets.
  • How nowcasting combines satellite imagery, vessel tracking and machine learning to create real-time oil market insights.
  • The practical applications of nowcasting for making timely decisions in volatile oil markets.
  • How nowcasting provides a more accurate starting point for forecasting than traditional methods.



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