Bluence Trading solidifies its position as a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula by Integrating Terre and Terciaria

Bluence Trading continues to stand out in managing energy markets across Iberia. With the recent integration of the Terre and Terciaria markets, the platform reinforces its position as the only SaaS solution capable of operating across Terre, Terciaria, MI, MD, and XBID from a single interface. This expansion not only increases trading opportunities for our clients but also optimizes profitability by enabling them to access more markets quickly and automatically.

We spoke with David Garrido, Bluence Trading's Product Manager, about the impact of these new integrations, the technological advancements implemented, and the strategy for staying ahead in the sector.

Bluence Trading is the only SaaS platform in the Iberian market that operates across Terre, Terciaria, MI, MD, and XBID. What does this mean for our clients, and what competitive advantage does it offer?

Accessing more markets means multiplying trading opportunities and optimizing profitability. By integrating Terre and Terciaria, our clients can sell their energy in markets closer to the delivery period, allowing them to make last-minute adjustments and earn extra income. Bluence Trading enables them to operate centrally across all these markets, providing a key competitive advantage in a sector where agility and automation make all the difference.

What have been the main technical challenges in integrating Terre and Terciaria, and how have we overcome them?

The main challenge was adapting the product to different offer granularities that had to coexist. At the time, all OMIE markets operated on an hourly basis, while TERRE and Terciaria followed a quarter-hourly schedule. Adopting this change last year allowed us to transition smoothly to MTU15. After that, the remaining work focused on developing the REE connector, which enables bid submissions, assignment and price file downloads, and full communication management with the system operator. The interesting part is that this workflow is reusable, allowing us to accelerate the integration of new markets in the future with less effort.

How does this expansion impact energy trading efficiency and profitability for our clients?

These markets are particularly attractive for technologies with manageable energy, such as biomass and cogeneration. By operating across all of them from a single platform, traders can optimize their strategy without switching systems or performing repetitive manual tasks. Automation reduces operational risks and improves responsiveness to price or demand changes, resulting in more informed decisions and higher profitability.

Looking ahead, how will Bluence Trading evolve, and what new opportunities do you see in the Iberian market?

We have three main areas of focus: completing the integration of all domestic markets, advancing simulation and backtesting tools, and expanding Bluence Trading internationally. Our next step is to take the platform beyond Iberia. We are currently evaluating several countries for product expansion.