It said it had completed the integration of Norwegianclearing house NOS Clearing into its own clearing division.

NOS was bought by Nasdaq OMX in 2012 to continues its pushinto new markets.

Nasdaq OMX said NOS is the leading clearing housefor tanker derivatives since 2001.

"We are delightedthat we have reached this milestone,” said Bjorn Sibbern, head of Nasdaq OMXCommodities.

"The product set fits perfectly with our strategy to expandour presence in the global commodities and energy space, considering thatfreight is a key part of the energy supply chain."