Overview of the credit line

Due to the unprecedented turmoil on the European energy markets and the unpredictable further developments, the Swiss government, at Axpo's request, granted a credit line of up to CHF 4 billion at the beginning of September. The credit line is subordinated to existing financings and does not require any security. It ensures that, should the situation intensify further, Axpo is in a position to cover the collateral requirements of long-term power supply contracts concluded with its customers, and continue contributing to Switzerland’s security of energy supply. Axpo has not made any drawdowns to date.

On this page you will find interviews and background information on the credit line and the mechanisms in energy trading.

About the credit line
About energy trading and hedging
Interviews

Ad hoc announcement 06.09.2022

Swiss government grants Axpo a subordinated credit line of up to CHF 4 billion

Energy market 30.09.2022

Bailout funds in Europe

Ad hoc announcement 24.10.2022

Axpo increases unsecured committed syndicated credit lines with banks to EUR 6.0 billion

Additional material & downloads

Federal Council media release, dated 7.9.22 (German only)

Presentation: media conference 6.9.2022 (German only) View Send email Download
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Power price development chart (German only) Send email Download
Chart power price development Send email Download

Supply security: a combination of production, trade and market

Switzerland’s current energy supply has grown historically. The system has been continuously adapted and improved due to technological and social changes. The interaction between trade and production is of fundamental importance. An analysis by Polynomics has come to the conclusion that trading increases not only efficiency, but ultimately also supply security.