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Note 7 - Derivative Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Notes to Financial Statements  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 7Derivative Instruments

 

The primary risk managed by the Company using derivative instruments is commodity price risk, which is accounted for in accordance with ASC 815 — Derivatives and Hedging. Natural gas and electricity put and call options and swaps are entered into as hedges against unfavorable fluctuations in market prices of natural gas and electricity. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these options or swaps; therefore the changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. By using derivative instruments to mitigate exposures to changes in commodity prices, the Company exposes itself to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes the Company, which creates credit risk. The Company minimizes the credit or repayment risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties. At June 30, 2026, GRE’s swaps and options were traded on the Intercontinental Exchange.

 

The summarized volume of GRE’s outstanding contracts and options at June 30, 2026 was as follows (MWh – Megawatt hour and Dth – Decatherm):

 

Settlement Dates

 

Volume

 
  

Electricity (in MWH)

  

Gas (in Dth)

 

Third quarter of 2026

  8,960    

Fourth quarter of 2026

  1,240    

First quarter of 2027

  6,400    

Second quarter of 2027

      

Third quarter of 2027

  3,440    

Fourth quarter of 2027

      

First quarter of 2028

      

 

The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

 

    

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

Asset Derivatives

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

2026

  

2025

 
    

(in thousands)

 

Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments:

          

Energy contracts and options1

 

Other current assets

 $436  $357 

Energy contracts and options

 

Other assets

  47   204 

Total derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments — Assets

   $483  $561 

 

    

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

2026

  

2025

 
    

(in thousands)

 

Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments:

          

Energy contracts and options1

 

Other current liabilities

 $212  $1,484 

Energy contracts and options

 

Other liabilities

  42   78 

Total derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments — Liabilities

 $254  $1,562 

 

(1) The Company classifies derivative assets and liabilities as current based on the cash flows expected to be incurred within the following 12 months.

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows:

 

    

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

 

Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

hedging instruments

 

Recognized on Derivatives

 

2026

  

2025

  

2026

  

2025

 
    

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 

Energy contracts and options

 

Cost of revenues

 $(1,597) $(3,992) $1,697  $(818)