Montel no-reply@webinar.montel.energy https://video.montel.energy en-us Visualplatform http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Montel episodic no https://video.montel.energy/files/rv4.146/sitelogo.gif https://video.montel.energy http://video.montel.energy/grids-easing-bottlenecks <p><p>Europe has made remarkable progress in developing renewable energy, but grids – both at distribution and transmission level, are struggling to keep up. Congestion, long connection queues and ageing infrastructure are holding back the energy transition. So, is the answer simply building more grid infrastructure; or making better use of the network we already have?<br></p><p>In this third episode of the <em>Plugged In Summer Series</em>, host Richard is joined by experts from across the electricity sector to explore how Europe can ease its growing grid bottlenecks. Frank Boerman-Lima shares insights from the front line of transmission system operation and cross-border electricity markets. Luuk Veeken explains how AI, forecasting and automated trading are helping integrate more renewable power, while Brian Lonn discusses the growing role of battery storage and flexibility markets in supporting the grid.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Together, they explore how smarter market design, flexibility and digital innovation can unlock more capacity from Europe's electricity networks and keep the energy transition moving.<br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News<br></p><p>Guests:</p><p>Frank Boerman-Lima, Flow-Based Capacity Calculation Expert</p><p>Luuk Veeken, CEO, Dexter Energy</p><p>Brian Lonn, Head of UK Flexibility, Statkraft<br></p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon</p><p>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p><p></p><p>#EnergyTransition #PowerGrids #RenewableEnergy #GridFlexibility #ElectricityMarkets #EnergyTransition #PowerGrids #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #AI #EnergyTransition #ElectricityMarkets #PowerGrids #GridFlexibility #Renewables</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/grids-easing-bottlenecks"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/129689353/7b5380c4b5fca2669d833ee7b29d18f3/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/129689353 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:16:21 GMT Grids – Easing bottlenecks Europe has made remarkable progress in developing renewable energy, but grids – both at distribution and transmission level, are struggling to keep up. Congestion, long connection queues and ageing infrastructure are holding back the energy transition. So, is the answer simply building more grid infrastructure; or making better use of the network we already have?In this third episode of the Plugged In Summer Series, host Richard is joined by experts from across the electricity sector to explore how Europe can ease its growing grid bottlenecks. Frank Boerman-Lima shares insights from the front line of transmission system operation and cross-border electricity markets. Luuk Veeken explains how AI, forecasting and automated trading are helping integrate more renewable power, while Brian Lonn discusses the growing role of battery storage and flexibility markets in supporting the grid.Together, they explore how smarter market design, flexibility and digital innovation can unlock more capacity from Europe's electricity networks and keep the energy transition moving.Host:Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Frank Boerman-Lima, Flow-Based Capacity Calculation ExpertLuuk Veeken, CEO, Dexter EnergyBrian Lonn, Head of UK Flexibility, StatkraftProducer: Alexandra CarlonEditor: Alexandra Carlon#EnergyTransition #PowerGrids #RenewableEnergy #GridFlexibility #ElectricityMarkets #EnergyTransition #PowerGrids #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #AI #EnergyTransition #ElectricityMarkets #PowerGrids #GridFlexibility #Renewables Europe has made remarkable progress in developing renewable energy, but grids – both at distribution and transmission level, are struggling to keep up. Congestion, long connection queues and ageing infrastructure are holding back the energy... Montel 35:58 <p><p>Europe has made remarkable progress in developing renewable energy, but grids – both at distribution and transmission level, are struggling to keep up. Congestion, long connection queues and ageing infrastructure are holding back the energy transition. So, is the answer simply building more grid infrastructure; or making better use of the network we already have?<br></p><p>In this third episode of the <em>Plugged In Summer Series</em>, host Richard is joined by experts from across the electricity sector to explore how Europe can ease its growing grid bottlenecks. Frank Boerman-Lima shares insights from the front line of transmission system operation and cross-border electricity markets. Luuk Veeken explains how AI, forecasting and automated trading are helping integrate more renewable power, while Brian Lonn discusses the growing role of battery storage and flexibility markets in supporting the grid.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Together, they explore how smarter market design, flexibility and digital innovation can unlock more capacity from Europe's electricity networks and keep the energy transition moving.<br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News<br></p><p>Guests:</p><p>Frank Boerman-Lima, Flow-Based Capacity Calculation Expert</p><p>Luuk Veeken, CEO, Dexter Energy</p><p>Brian Lonn, Head of UK Flexibility, Statkraft<br></p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon</p><p>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p><p></p><p>#EnergyTransition #PowerGrids #RenewableEnergy #GridFlexibility #ElectricityMarkets #EnergyTransition #PowerGrids #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #AI #EnergyTransition #ElectricityMarkets #PowerGrids #GridFlexibility #Renewables</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/grids-easing-bottlenecks"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/129689353/7b5380c4b5fca2669d833ee7b29d18f3/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/can-ppas-survive-europes-negative <p><p>With negative-price hours multiplying across Europe and zero-price clearing spreading through Italy's day-ahead market, the long-term contracts underpinning the renewables build-out are under pressure. How do you make a PPA bankable when the underlying price keeps collapsing?</p><p>Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributor: Alessandro Marangoni, CEO, Althesys.</p><p>This is a rerun. This video was originally published on&nbsp;26 May 2026.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/can-ppas-survive-europes-negative"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/127751813/60e7bcfa116c8f89c2ff0543a85bdb68/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127751813 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:40:23 GMT Can PPAs survive Europe's negative- and zero-price era? With negative-price hours multiplying across Europe and zero-price clearing spreading through Italy's day-ahead market, the long-term contracts underpinning the renewables build-out are under pressure. How do you make a PPA bankable when the underlying price keeps collapsing?Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributor: Alessandro Marangoni, CEO, Althesys.This is a rerun. This video was originally published on26 May 2026. With negative-price hours multiplying across Europe and zero-price clearing spreading through Italy's day-ahead market, the long-term contracts underpinning the renewables build-out are under pressure. How do you make a PPA bankable when the... Montel 01:54 <p><p>With negative-price hours multiplying across Europe and zero-price clearing spreading through Italy's day-ahead market, the long-term contracts underpinning the renewables build-out are under pressure. How do you make a PPA bankable when the underlying price keeps collapsing?</p><p>Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributor: Alessandro Marangoni, CEO, Althesys.</p><p>This is a rerun. This video was originally published on&nbsp;26 May 2026.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/can-ppas-survive-europes-negative"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/127751813/60e7bcfa116c8f89c2ff0543a85bdb68/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/renewables-roll-out-reaching <p><p>Europe is developing green energy at lighting speed.&nbsp; But as solar and wind generation reaches record levels, new challenges are emerging across the electricity system. Negative prices, grid congestion, curtailment and falling capture prices are raising a fundamental question: has renewable deployment reached its limits, or is the rest of the energy system failing to keep pace?</p><p>In this episode of the Plugged In Summer Series, we explore whether Europe's next challenge is no longer building renewable generation, but integrating it.</p><p>Host Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief of Montel News, is joined by Dr Lion Hirth, one of Europe's leading energy market economists and Professor of Energy Policy at the Hertie School; Luca Pedretti, Chief Product Officer &amp; Co-Founder of Pexapark; and Professor Jan Rosenow, one of Europe's foremost experts on energy efficiency and electrification, and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford.</p><p>Together they examine whether current market structures, grids and policy frameworks are fit for a predominantly green energy system,, how investors are responding to growing merchant risk, and why flexibility, storage and electrification could determine whether Europe's energy transition continues to accelerate…or begins to slow down.</p><p>Host:<strong><br></strong>Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Guests:</p><p>Dr Lion Hirth, Professor of Energy Policy, Hertie School</p><p>Luca Pedretti, Chief Product Officer &amp; Co-Founder, Pexapark</p><p>Jan Rosenow, Energy Programme Leader and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford</p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon&nbsp;</p><p>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/renewables-roll-out-reaching"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/129413022/4f6d66c34fe909e03e84fdaeabf020ae/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/129413022 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:26:36 GMT Renewables roll-out: Reaching saturation? Europe is developing green energy at lighting speed. But as solar and wind generation reaches record levels, new challenges are emerging across the electricity system. Negative prices, grid congestion, curtailment and falling capture prices are raising a fundamental question: has renewable deployment reached its limits, or is the rest of the energy system failing to keep pace?In this episode of the Plugged In Summer Series, we explore whether Europe's next challenge is no longer building renewable generation, but integrating it.Host Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief of Montel News, is joined by Dr Lion Hirth, one of Europe's leading energy market economists and Professor of Energy Policy at the Hertie School; Luca Pedretti, Chief Product Officer Co-Founder of Pexapark; and Professor Jan Rosenow, one of Europe's foremost experts on energy efficiency and electrification, and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford.Together they examine whether current market structures, grids and policy frameworks are fit for a predominantly green energy system,, how investors are responding to growing merchant risk, and why flexibility, storage and electrification could determine whether Europe's energy transition continues to accelerate…or begins to slow down.Host:Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Dr Lion Hirth, Professor of Energy Policy, Hertie SchoolLuca Pedretti, Chief Product Officer Co-Founder, PexaparkJan Rosenow, Energy Programme Leader and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of OxfordProducer: Alexandra CarlonEditor: Alexandra Carlon Europe is developing green energy at lighting speed. But as solar and wind generation reaches record levels, new challenges are emerging across the electricity system. Negative prices, grid congestion, curtailment and falling capture prices are... Montel 37:18 <p><p>Europe is developing green energy at lighting speed.&nbsp; But as solar and wind generation reaches record levels, new challenges are emerging across the electricity system. Negative prices, grid congestion, curtailment and falling capture prices are raising a fundamental question: has renewable deployment reached its limits, or is the rest of the energy system failing to keep pace?</p><p>In this episode of the Plugged In Summer Series, we explore whether Europe's next challenge is no longer building renewable generation, but integrating it.</p><p>Host Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief of Montel News, is joined by Dr Lion Hirth, one of Europe's leading energy market economists and Professor of Energy Policy at the Hertie School; Luca Pedretti, Chief Product Officer &amp; Co-Founder of Pexapark; and Professor Jan Rosenow, one of Europe's foremost experts on energy efficiency and electrification, and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford.</p><p>Together they examine whether current market structures, grids and policy frameworks are fit for a predominantly green energy system,, how investors are responding to growing merchant risk, and why flexibility, storage and electrification could determine whether Europe's energy transition continues to accelerate…or begins to slow down.</p><p>Host:<strong><br></strong>Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Guests:</p><p>Dr Lion Hirth, Professor of Energy Policy, Hertie School</p><p>Luca Pedretti, Chief Product Officer &amp; Co-Founder, Pexapark</p><p>Jan Rosenow, Energy Programme Leader and Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford</p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon&nbsp;</p><p>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/renewables-roll-out-reaching"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/129413022/4f6d66c34fe909e03e84fdaeabf020ae/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/too-much-power-too-little-demand <p><p>Germany’s energy transition has advanced rapidly, but the power market is struggling to keep up, as flexibility is lacking. With more renewable generation entering the system, periods of oversupply are driving extreme negative prices and putting pressure on transmission system operators to maintain grid stability in real time - often at significant cost.</p><p></p><p>Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, reporter, Montel News, Germany.</p><p>Contributors: Ann-Katrin Marten, Head of System Operations Management at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; and Claudia Günther, Research Lead, Aurora Energy Research.<br><br>This is a rerun. This video was originally published on 19 May 2026.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/too-much-power-too-little-demand"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/127336726/13a94f6098a764c894cbc124b0a873aa/standard/download-40-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127336726 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:03:11 GMT Too Much Power, Too Little Demand – Germany’s electricity system under pressure Germany’s energy transition has advanced rapidly, but the power market is struggling to keep up, as flexibility is lacking. With more renewable generation entering the system, periods of oversupply are driving extreme negative prices and putting pressure on transmission system operators to maintain grid stability in real time - often at significant cost.Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, reporter, Montel News, Germany.Contributors: Ann-Katrin Marten, Head of System Operations Management at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; and Claudia Günther, Research Lead, Aurora Energy Research.This is a rerun. This video was originally published on 19 May 2026. Germany’s energy transition has advanced rapidly, but the power market is struggling to keep up, as flexibility is lacking. With more renewable generation entering the system, periods of oversupply are driving extreme negative prices and putting... Montel 02:40 <p><p>Germany’s energy transition has advanced rapidly, but the power market is struggling to keep up, as flexibility is lacking. With more renewable generation entering the system, periods of oversupply are driving extreme negative prices and putting pressure on transmission system operators to maintain grid stability in real time - often at significant cost.</p><p></p><p>Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, reporter, Montel News, Germany.</p><p>Contributors: Ann-Katrin Marten, Head of System Operations Management at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; and Claudia Günther, Research Lead, Aurora Energy Research.<br><br>This is a rerun. This video was originally published on 19 May 2026.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/too-much-power-too-little-demand"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/127336726/13a94f6098a764c894cbc124b0a873aa/standard/download-40-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/state-of-play-where-are-we-now <p><p>Europe's energy transition has delivered record renewable deployment and significant emissions reductions, but a new wave of geopolitical instability is once again putting the resilience of the energy system to the test.</p><p>This episode launches the <em>Plugged In Summer Series</em>, where we'll be asking one overarching question throughout: is the energy transition slowing down, or speeding up? Across six episodes, we'll explore the market, policy and technology trends shaping the answer.</p><p>To kick off the series, we're joined by three of the sector's leading voices: Professor Jan Rosenow of the University of Oxford, one of Europe's foremost experts on energy policy and the energy transition; Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie and one of the industry's most respected market commentators; and Saul Kavonic, Head of Energy Research at MST Marquee, internationally recognised for his analysis of global energy markets and geopolitical risk.</p><p>Together, they explore how conflict, energy security and volatile gas markets are reshaping policy, investment and market dynamics across Europe. They discuss whether Europe has learned the lessons of previous energy crises and why politics, not technology, may now be the biggest barrier to progress.</p><p>This opening episode sets the scene for the rest of the series, asking a simple but critical question: can Europe's energy transition stay on course when the world around it becomes more unstable; and is this latest period of disruption ultimately slowing the transition down, or speeding it up?</p><p></p><p>#PluggedInPodcast #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics #GasMarkets #PowerMarkets #NetZero #EuropeanEnergy #Renewables #EnergyPolicy</p><p></p><p>Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Guests:&nbsp;</p><p>Simon Flowers, Chairman, Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie</p><p>Saul Kavonic -&nbsp; Head of Energy Research, MST Marquee</p><p>Jan Rosenow - Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford&nbsp;</p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon&nbsp;<br>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/state-of-play-where-are-we-now"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/129152408/e28069caabe61c3f6e48bd2ae6057d77/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/129152408 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:18:56 GMT State of Play: Where Are We Now? Europe's energy transition has delivered record renewable deployment and significant emissions reductions, but a new wave of geopolitical instability is once again putting the resilience of the energy system to the test.This episode launches the Plugged In Summer Series, where we'll be asking one overarching question throughout: is the energy transition slowing down, or speeding up? Across six episodes, we'll explore the market, policy and technology trends shaping the answer.To kick off the series, we're joined by three of the sector's leading voices: Professor Jan Rosenow of the University of Oxford, one of Europe's foremost experts on energy policy and the energy transition; Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie and one of the industry's most respected market commentators; and Saul Kavonic, Head of Energy Research at MST Marquee, internationally recognised for his analysis of global energy markets and geopolitical risk.Together, they explore how conflict, energy security and volatile gas markets are reshaping policy, investment and market dynamics across Europe. They discuss whether Europe has learned the lessons of previous energy crises and why politics, not technology, may now be the biggest barrier to progress.This opening episode sets the scene for the rest of the series, asking a simple but critical question: can Europe's energy transition stay on course when the world around it becomes more unstable; and is this latest period of disruption ultimately slowing the transition down, or speeding it up?#PluggedInPodcast #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics #GasMarkets #PowerMarkets #NetZero #EuropeanEnergy #Renewables #EnergyPolicyHost: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Simon Flowers, Chairman, Chief Analyst at Wood MackenzieSaul Kavonic - Head of Energy Research, MST MarqueeJan Rosenow - Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of OxfordProducer: Alexandra CarlonEditor: Alexandra Carlon Europe's energy transition has delivered record renewable deployment and significant emissions reductions, but a new wave of geopolitical instability is once again putting the resilience of the energy system to the test.This episode launches the... Montel 32:32 <p><p>Europe's energy transition has delivered record renewable deployment and significant emissions reductions, but a new wave of geopolitical instability is once again putting the resilience of the energy system to the test.</p><p>This episode launches the <em>Plugged In Summer Series</em>, where we'll be asking one overarching question throughout: is the energy transition slowing down, or speeding up? Across six episodes, we'll explore the market, policy and technology trends shaping the answer.</p><p>To kick off the series, we're joined by three of the sector's leading voices: Professor Jan Rosenow of the University of Oxford, one of Europe's foremost experts on energy policy and the energy transition; Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie and one of the industry's most respected market commentators; and Saul Kavonic, Head of Energy Research at MST Marquee, internationally recognised for his analysis of global energy markets and geopolitical risk.</p><p>Together, they explore how conflict, energy security and volatile gas markets are reshaping policy, investment and market dynamics across Europe. They discuss whether Europe has learned the lessons of previous energy crises and why politics, not technology, may now be the biggest barrier to progress.</p><p>This opening episode sets the scene for the rest of the series, asking a simple but critical question: can Europe's energy transition stay on course when the world around it becomes more unstable; and is this latest period of disruption ultimately slowing the transition down, or speeding it up?</p><p></p><p>#PluggedInPodcast #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics #GasMarkets #PowerMarkets #NetZero #EuropeanEnergy #Renewables #EnergyPolicy</p><p></p><p>Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Guests:&nbsp;</p><p>Simon Flowers, Chairman, Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie</p><p>Saul Kavonic -&nbsp; Head of Energy Research, MST Marquee</p><p>Jan Rosenow - Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford&nbsp;</p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon&nbsp;<br>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/state-of-play-where-are-we-now"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/129152408/e28069caabe61c3f6e48bd2ae6057d77/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/will-this-years-el-nino-deepen <p><p>Forecasters put the odds of an “El Niño” this summer at 60–70%, raising the risk of droughts and heat that could disrupt LNG transit through choke points like the Panama Canal. With about 20% of global LNG already sidelined by the Strait of Hormuz closure and Europe’s gas stores depleted, analysts warn the weather shock could push prices higher and make refilling storage ahead of winter far more costly. Watch experts weigh the risks and what it could mean for Europe’s supply and markets.</p><p>Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News.</p><p></p><p>Contributors: Klaas Dozeman, Meteorologist, Brainchild Commodity; and Isaac Hankes, Senior Weather Researcher, LSEG.</p><p></p><p>This is a rerun. This video was originally published on 4 May 2026.&nbsp;</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-this-years-el-nino-deepen"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/126762713/ccf8c170663685806f93b844e98321fe/standard/download-54-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126762713 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:30:08 GMT Will this year’s El Niño deepen Europe’s LNG crunch? Forecasters put the odds of an “El Niño” this summer at 60–70%, raising the risk of droughts and heat that could disrupt LNG transit through choke points like the Panama Canal. With about 20% of global LNG already sidelined by the Strait of Hormuz closure and Europe’s gas stores depleted, analysts warn the weather shock could push prices higher and make refilling storage ahead of winter far more costly. Watch experts weigh the risks and what it could mean for Europe’s supply and markets.Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News.Contributors: Klaas Dozeman, Meteorologist, Brainchild Commodity; and Isaac Hankes, Senior Weather Researcher, LSEG.This is a rerun. This video was originally published on 4 May 2026. Forecasters put the odds of an “El Niño” this summer at 60–70%, raising the risk of droughts and heat that could disrupt LNG transit through choke points like the Panama Canal. With about 20% of global LNG already sidelined by the Strait of Hormuz... Montel 02:56 <p><p>Forecasters put the odds of an “El Niño” this summer at 60–70%, raising the risk of droughts and heat that could disrupt LNG transit through choke points like the Panama Canal. With about 20% of global LNG already sidelined by the Strait of Hormuz closure and Europe’s gas stores depleted, analysts warn the weather shock could push prices higher and make refilling storage ahead of winter far more costly. Watch experts weigh the risks and what it could mean for Europe’s supply and markets.</p><p>Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News.</p><p></p><p>Contributors: Klaas Dozeman, Meteorologist, Brainchild Commodity; and Isaac Hankes, Senior Weather Researcher, LSEG.</p><p></p><p>This is a rerun. This video was originally published on 4 May 2026.&nbsp;</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-this-years-el-nino-deepen"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/126762713/ccf8c170663685806f93b844e98321fe/standard/download-54-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/can-britain-still-deliver-net-zero-1 <p><p>The UK has set one of the most ambitious energy targets in Europe: a fully clean power system by 2030. But achieving it will require a transformation of the country's electricity network, unprecedented levels of renewable investment, and difficult political and regulatory decisions.</p><p>Recorded in Whitehall, Richard Sverrisson sits down with Chris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to discuss whether the country is on track to meet its target and what still stands in the way.</p><p></p><p>Can the UK build the grid, generation and flexibility needed in time?&nbsp; And what lessons could the rest of Europe learn from its approach?</p><p>The conversation explores the UK's efforts to reform grid connection queues, accelerate infrastructure delivery, expand battery storage, develop new nuclear capacity and strengthen links with European energy markets. Or as Chris Stark put it the tough choices needed to “ungum the system”.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/can-britain-still-deliver-net-zero-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/128894406/4eef89cf66da218ec8b2389fa45130a6/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128894406 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:59:14 GMT Can Britain Still Deliver Net Zero? Chris Stark on “ungumming the system” and... The UK has set one of the most ambitious energy targets in Europe: a fully clean power system by 2030. But achieving it will require a transformation of the country's electricity network, unprecedented levels of renewable investment, and difficult political and regulatory decisions.Recorded in Whitehall, Richard Sverrisson sits down with Chris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to discuss whether the country is on track to meet its target and what still stands in the way.Can the UK build the grid, generation and flexibility needed in time? And what lessons could the rest of Europe learn from its approach?The conversation explores the UK's efforts to reform grid connection queues, accelerate infrastructure delivery, expand battery storage, develop new nuclear capacity and strengthen links with European energy markets. Or as Chris Stark put it the tough choices needed to “ungum the system”. The UK has set one of the most ambitious energy targets in Europe: a fully clean power system by 2030. But achieving it will require a transformation of the country's electricity network, unprecedented levels of renewable investment, and difficult... Montel 33:38 <p><p>The UK has set one of the most ambitious energy targets in Europe: a fully clean power system by 2030. But achieving it will require a transformation of the country's electricity network, unprecedented levels of renewable investment, and difficult political and regulatory decisions.</p><p>Recorded in Whitehall, Richard Sverrisson sits down with Chris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to discuss whether the country is on track to meet its target and what still stands in the way.</p><p></p><p>Can the UK build the grid, generation and flexibility needed in time?&nbsp; And what lessons could the rest of Europe learn from its approach?</p><p>The conversation explores the UK's efforts to reform grid connection queues, accelerate infrastructure delivery, expand battery storage, develop new nuclear capacity and strengthen links with European energy markets. Or as Chris Stark put it the tough choices needed to “ungum the system”.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/can-britain-still-deliver-net-zero-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/128894406/4eef89cf66da218ec8b2389fa45130a6/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/hourly-go-matching-a-boost-to <p><p>A proposal to require a finer match in time and space between production and consumption of renewable electricity aims to increase the credibility of renewable power claims in Europe. Critics fear it will undermine a voluntary market with more than 1,000 TWh in annual turnover.</p><p>Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News.<br>Contributors: Killian Daly, executive director EnergyTag and Ivar Munch Clausen, Director Business Development at Ecohz.<br><br>This is a rerun. It was originally published on&nbsp;24.02.2026.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/hourly-go-matching-a-boost-to"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/123928601/f39862f9f6d0d634d1f0c8fae5f96441/standard/download-21-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123928601 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:18:41 GMT Hourly GO Matching - a boost to green market credibility? A proposal to require a finer match in time and space between production and consumption of renewable electricity aims to increase the credibility of renewable power claims in Europe. Critics fear it will undermine a voluntary market with more than 1,000 TWh in annual turnover.Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News.Contributors: Killian Daly, executive director EnergyTag and Ivar Munch Clausen, Director Business Development at Ecohz.This is a rerun. It was originally published on24.02.2026. A proposal to require a finer match in time and space between production and consumption of renewable electricity aims to increase the credibility of renewable power claims in Europe. Critics fear it will undermine a voluntary market with more... Montel 02:40 <p><p>A proposal to require a finer match in time and space between production and consumption of renewable electricity aims to increase the credibility of renewable power claims in Europe. Critics fear it will undermine a voluntary market with more than 1,000 TWh in annual turnover.</p><p>Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News.<br>Contributors: Killian Daly, executive director EnergyTag and Ivar Munch Clausen, Director Business Development at Ecohz.<br><br>This is a rerun. It was originally published on&nbsp;24.02.2026.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/hourly-go-matching-a-boost-to"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/123928601/f39862f9f6d0d634d1f0c8fae5f96441/standard/download-21-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/flexibility-in-finnish-ppas <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/flexibility-in-finnish-ppas"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968577/128637283/b1960dfb722d20a7d662de495578217e/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128637283 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:43:48 GMT Flexibility in Finnish PPAs Montel 55:28 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/flexibility-in-finnish-ppas"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968577/128637283/b1960dfb722d20a7d662de495578217e/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/energy-politics-debate-linus <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-politics-debate-linus"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/127831155/7de639aaa13e415b27b813c7d26ffecc/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="395"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127831155 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:22:29 GMT Energy politics debate - Linus Lakso, Miljöpartiet Rickard Nordin,... Montel 29:53 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-politics-debate-linus"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/127831155/7de639aaa13e415b27b813c7d26ffecc/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="395"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/will-there-even-be-a-nordic-demand <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-there-even-be-a-nordic-demand"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/127835061/978b01c01a49e48ca769e9ebe7179441/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127835061 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:16:17 GMT Will there even be a Nordic demand growth race? And if so, when? Simon Erik... Montel 26:11 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-there-even-be-a-nordic-demand"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/127835061/978b01c01a49e48ca769e9ebe7179441/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/consumption-outlook-in-sweden <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/consumption-outlook-in-sweden"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/127836076/b59d6341c4891ef4c72ed372d92486c7/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="432"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127836076 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:15:27 GMT Consumption outlook in Sweden – industrial perspectives Arne Bergvik, Energy... Montel 25:33 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/consumption-outlook-in-sweden"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/127836076/b59d6341c4891ef4c72ed372d92486c7/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="432"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/the-swedish-ppa-market-outlook <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-swedish-ppa-market-outlook"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/127839051/859b57350a6ed59d891893d9329f5447/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127839051 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:14:53 GMT The Swedish PPA market outlook Rasmus Degn Hansen, Senior Advisor at Our New... Montel 21:40 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-swedish-ppa-market-outlook"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/127839051/859b57350a6ed59d891893d9329f5447/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/new-possibilities-in-swedish-wind <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/new-possibilities-in-swedish-wind"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/127839675/c8b442383ce8675b65d46304aadb07fa/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127839675 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:14:50 GMT New possibilities in Swedish wind power Guro Gravdehaug, CFO, Aneo Montel 20:47 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/new-possibilities-in-swedish-wind"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/127839675/c8b442383ce8675b65d46304aadb07fa/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/what-can-finland-teach-europe-about <p><p>Finland has the longest border&nbsp;with&nbsp; Russia&nbsp;of all the EU member states&nbsp;and&nbsp;has built&nbsp;up&nbsp;the resilience&nbsp;of its&nbsp;power system&nbsp;over many&nbsp;years. However, both Finland and Europe have faced the impact not only&nbsp;of&nbsp;the war in Ukraine but also from the US-Iran war in the Middle East which has closed the Strait of Hormuz and brought 20% of global LNG and oil supply to a halt. While it seems a resolution to the blockade of this international shipping route may now be unfolding, the need for Europe to bolster its energy resilience remains. Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway. Contributors: Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, CEO, Fingrid, Jaakko Jääskeläinen, Director of Market Intelligence, Fortum and Henning Gloystein, Managing&nbsp;Director,&nbsp;Energy,&nbsp;Industry&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Resources, Eurasia Group</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/what-can-finland-teach-europe-about"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/128489117/c009cd13a72185c235985b71b3e0c506/standard/download-21-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128489117 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:21:22 GMT What can Finland teach Europe about energy resilience amid geopolitical turmoil? Finland has the longest borderwith Russiaof all the EU member statesandhas builtupthe resilienceof itspower systemover manyyears. However, both Finland and Europe have faced the impact not onlyofthe war in Ukraine but also from the US-Iran war in the Middle East which has closed the Strait of Hormuz and brought 20% of global LNG and oil supply to a halt. While it seems a resolution to the blockade of this international shipping route may now be unfolding, the need for Europe to bolster its energy resilience remains. Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway. Contributors: Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, CEO, Fingrid, Jaakko Jääskeläinen, Director of Market Intelligence, Fortum and Henning Gloystein, ManagingDirector,Energy,IndustryResources, Eurasia Group Finland has the longest borderwith Russiaof all the EU member statesandhas builtupthe resilienceof itspower systemover manyyears. However, both Finland and Europe have faced the impact not onlyofthe war in Ukraine but also from the US-Iran war in... Montel 03:00 <p><p>Finland has the longest border&nbsp;with&nbsp; Russia&nbsp;of all the EU member states&nbsp;and&nbsp;has built&nbsp;up&nbsp;the resilience&nbsp;of its&nbsp;power system&nbsp;over many&nbsp;years. However, both Finland and Europe have faced the impact not only&nbsp;of&nbsp;the war in Ukraine but also from the US-Iran war in the Middle East which has closed the Strait of Hormuz and brought 20% of global LNG and oil supply to a halt. While it seems a resolution to the blockade of this international shipping route may now be unfolding, the need for Europe to bolster its energy resilience remains. Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway. Contributors: Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, CEO, Fingrid, Jaakko Jääskeläinen, Director of Market Intelligence, Fortum and Henning Gloystein, Managing&nbsp;Director,&nbsp;Energy,&nbsp;Industry&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Resources, Eurasia Group</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/what-can-finland-teach-europe-about"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/128489117/c009cd13a72185c235985b71b3e0c506/standard/download-21-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/where-bess-creates-value-in-the <p><p>A look at where battery energy storage systems create the most value in Nordic power markets, including flexibility, price volatility, grid needs and trading opportunities.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/where-bess-creates-value-in-the"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/128342351/e5b4124c8ec13c2392a32e884cadb531/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128342351 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:15 GMT Where BESS creates value in the Nordics A look at where battery energy storage systems create the most value in Nordic power markets, including flexibility, price volatility, grid needs and trading opportunities. A look at where battery energy storage systems create the most value in Nordic power markets, including flexibility, price volatility, grid needs and trading opportunities. Montel 16:56 <p><p>A look at where battery energy storage systems create the most value in Nordic power markets, including flexibility, price volatility, grid needs and trading opportunities.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/where-bess-creates-value-in-the"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/128342351/e5b4124c8ec13c2392a32e884cadb531/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/the-modern-ai-stack-for-energy-1 <p><p>A practical look at how energy analysts can use modern AI tools to improve research, forecasting, data analysis and market insight, from automation and copilots to workflows that save time and improve decision making.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-modern-ai-stack-for-energy-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/128342318/f483b9d4863d6f67e88faa29a3ccf755/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128342318 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:58:44 GMT The modern AI stack for energy analysts A practical look at how energy analysts can use modern AI tools to improve research, forecasting, data analysis and market insight, from automation and copilots to workflows that save time and improve decision making. A practical look at how energy analysts can use modern AI tools to improve research, forecasting, data analysis and market insight, from automation and copilots to workflows that save time and improve decision making. Montel 21:40 <p><p>A practical look at how energy analysts can use modern AI tools to improve research, forecasting, data analysis and market insight, from automation and copilots to workflows that save time and improve decision making.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-modern-ai-stack-for-energy-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/128342318/f483b9d4863d6f67e88faa29a3ccf755/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/bess-and-flexibility-in-finnish <p><p>A look at where flexibility creates value in Finland, including battery energy storage systems, ancillary services, price volatility and the key market opportunities for traders, investors and asset owners.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/bess-and-flexibility-in-finnish"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/128342399/55ab97c4ee0824dc0f2bdaadae8f5a0b/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128342399 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:53:35 GMT BESS and flexibility in Finnish power markets A look at where flexibility creates value in Finland, including battery energy storage systems, ancillary services, price volatility and the key market opportunities for traders, investors and asset owners. A look at where flexibility creates value in Finland, including battery energy storage systems, ancillary services, price volatility and the key market opportunities for traders, investors and asset owners. Montel 57:02 <p><p>A look at where flexibility creates value in Finland, including battery energy storage systems, ancillary services, price volatility and the key market opportunities for traders, investors and asset owners.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/bess-and-flexibility-in-finnish"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/128342399/55ab97c4ee0824dc0f2bdaadae8f5a0b/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/financial-power-trading-key <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/financial-power-trading-key"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/128339185/228b40e91f31902355924709f86c315b/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128339185 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:09:37 GMT Financial power trading: Key challenges facing market participants Montel 26:19 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/financial-power-trading-key"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/128339185/228b40e91f31902355924709f86c315b/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/how-do-datacenters-impact-the-power <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/how-do-datacenters-impact-the-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/128328340/b4dae2fd523ec2afbe11a0b0cd97a156/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128328340 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:29:09 GMT How do datacenters impact the power market? Montel 24:58 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/how-do-datacenters-impact-the-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/128328340/b4dae2fd523ec2afbe11a0b0cd97a156/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/electrification-industry-and-data <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/electrification-industry-and-data"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/128328513/3f2dc0a312b0a7f194ea83a8388c7149/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128328513 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:29:07 GMT Electrification, industry and data centres - What is driving Finnish power... Montel 20:32 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/electrification-industry-and-data"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/128328513/3f2dc0a312b0a7f194ea83a8388c7149/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/the-role-and-value-potential-from <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-role-and-value-potential-from"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/128328660/6ea3067cb2200ab6ae422b0fff2e6b56/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128328660 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:29:02 GMT The role and value potential from short-term flexibility in Finland Montel 27:12 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-role-and-value-potential-from"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/128328660/6ea3067cb2200ab6ae422b0fff2e6b56/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-and-impact-on <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-and-impact-on"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/128320113/ed726d9b1cebdb5922792a02450d434e/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128320113 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:23:55 GMT Middle East conflict and impact on global gas & LNG Markets Montel 25:46 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-and-impact-on"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/128320113/ed726d9b1cebdb5922792a02450d434e/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/outlook-for-finnish-power-prices <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/outlook-for-finnish-power-prices"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/128320338/dd7514db90453610ba2567745ab2e502/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128320338 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:23:51 GMT Outlook for Finnish power: Prices, fundamentals and key risks Montel 25:00 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/outlook-for-finnish-power-prices"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/128320338/dd7514db90453610ba2567745ab2e502/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/energy-security-in-a-new-world <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-security-in-a-new-world"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/128320686/4f4c177e3fc046f83cfc0e69d6c67024/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128320686 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:23:49 GMT Energy security in a new world order Montel 29:09 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-security-in-a-new-world"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/128320686/4f4c177e3fc046f83cfc0e69d6c67024/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/carbon-markets-under-pressure <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/carbon-markets-under-pressure"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/128320930/2eebe76e0c1991b10a4c60eba68920b0/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128320930 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:23:45 GMT Carbon markets under pressure: Prices, policy and outlook Montel 22:13 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/carbon-markets-under-pressure"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/128320930/2eebe76e0c1991b10a4c60eba68920b0/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/is-finland-prepared-securing-power <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/is-finland-prepared-securing-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/128319584/2ae5340a575d9dad3779bc7c63120e85/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128319584 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:45:05 GMT Is Finland prepared? Securing power supply in a volatile system Montel 35:03 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/is-finland-prepared-securing-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/128319584/2ae5340a575d9dad3779bc7c63120e85/standard/download-14-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/finland-a-power-success-story <p><p>As Europe grapples with energy security concerns, expectations of rising electricity demand, and the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres, Finland is emerging as one of the continent's most compelling energy success stories.</p><p>In this episode of Plugged In, Richard Sverrisson is joined first by Elias Huuhtanen, Finland Correspondent at Montel News, who explains why Finland's long-term approach to energy planning, infrastructure investment and security preparedness has positioned the country as a model for Europe.</p><p>Richard then speaks with Markus Rauramo, CEO of Fortum and President of Eurelectric, about the opportunities and challenges facing Europe's energy transition. They discuss the impact of AI and data centres on power demand, how Finland is preparing for industrial electrification, the importance of grid investment, and why affordable, clean and reliable energy remains essential for maintaining Europe's competitiveness.</p><p>The conversation also explores geopolitical risks, Europe's exposure to global LNG markets, hybrid threats to critical infrastructure, and the lessons other countries can learn from Finland's pragmatic and technology-neutral energy strategy.</p><p>Can Finland's approach offer a blueprint for Europe's energy future?</p><p>#PluggedInPodcast #EnergySecurity #Finland #Fortum #Eurelectric #EnergyTransition #DataCentres #AI #ElectricityMarkets #Renewables #NuclearEnergy #GridInfrastructure #EnergyPolicy #LNG #CyberSecurity #EnergyResilience #IndustrialElectrification #Nordics #CleanEnergy #EnergyMarkets</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>Markus Rauramo – CEO of Fortum &amp; President of Eurelectric</p><p>Elias Huuhtanen – Finland Correspondent, Montel News</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/finland-a-power-success-story"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968578/128293602/bb66fe7ef3d74c2a5612a8cfe5a3f241/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128293602 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:54:48 GMT Finland - a power success story? As Europe grapples with energy security concerns, expectations of rising electricity demand, and the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres, Finland is emerging as one of the continent's most compelling energy success stories.In this episode of Plugged In, Richard Sverrisson is joined first by Elias Huuhtanen, Finland Correspondent at Montel News, who explains why Finland's long-term approach to energy planning, infrastructure investment and security preparedness has positioned the country as a model for Europe.Richard then speaks with Markus Rauramo, CEO of Fortum and President of Eurelectric, about the opportunities and challenges facing Europe's energy transition. They discuss the impact of AI and data centres on power demand, how Finland is preparing for industrial electrification, the importance of grid investment, and why affordable, clean and reliable energy remains essential for maintaining Europe's competitiveness.The conversation also explores geopolitical risks, Europe's exposure to global LNG markets, hybrid threats to critical infrastructure, and the lessons other countries can learn from Finland's pragmatic and technology-neutral energy strategy.Can Finland's approach offer a blueprint for Europe's energy future?#PluggedInPodcast #EnergySecurity #Finland #Fortum #Eurelectric #EnergyTransition #DataCentres #AI #ElectricityMarkets #Renewables #NuclearEnergy #GridInfrastructure #EnergyPolicy #LNG #CyberSecurity #EnergyResilience #IndustrialElectrification #Nordics #CleanEnergy #EnergyMarketsHost: Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Markus Rauramo – CEO of Fortum President of EurelectricElias Huuhtanen – Finland Correspondent, Montel News As Europe grapples with energy security concerns, expectations of rising electricity demand, and the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres, Finland is emerging as one of the continent's most compelling energy success stories.In this episode of... Montel 32:54 <p><p>As Europe grapples with energy security concerns, expectations of rising electricity demand, and the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres, Finland is emerging as one of the continent's most compelling energy success stories.</p><p>In this episode of Plugged In, Richard Sverrisson is joined first by Elias Huuhtanen, Finland Correspondent at Montel News, who explains why Finland's long-term approach to energy planning, infrastructure investment and security preparedness has positioned the country as a model for Europe.</p><p>Richard then speaks with Markus Rauramo, CEO of Fortum and President of Eurelectric, about the opportunities and challenges facing Europe's energy transition. They discuss the impact of AI and data centres on power demand, how Finland is preparing for industrial electrification, the importance of grid investment, and why affordable, clean and reliable energy remains essential for maintaining Europe's competitiveness.</p><p>The conversation also explores geopolitical risks, Europe's exposure to global LNG markets, hybrid threats to critical infrastructure, and the lessons other countries can learn from Finland's pragmatic and technology-neutral energy strategy.</p><p>Can Finland's approach offer a blueprint for Europe's energy future?</p><p>#PluggedInPodcast #EnergySecurity #Finland #Fortum #Eurelectric #EnergyTransition #DataCentres #AI #ElectricityMarkets #Renewables #NuclearEnergy #GridInfrastructure #EnergyPolicy #LNG #CyberSecurity #EnergyResilience #IndustrialElectrification #Nordics #CleanEnergy #EnergyMarkets</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>Markus Rauramo – CEO of Fortum &amp; President of Eurelectric</p><p>Elias Huuhtanen – Finland Correspondent, Montel News</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/finland-a-power-success-story"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968578/128293602/bb66fe7ef3d74c2a5612a8cfe5a3f241/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/nuclear-power-italys-route-to <p><p>Italy has cleared the way for nuclear to re-enter its power mix in the next decade. Such a move could push wholesale electricity prices down over the long term by displacing costly gas as the price-setting fuel, and even bring them in line with France's. But with the first reactor unlikely to come online before 2035, how realistic is this promise? </p><p></p><p>Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Alessandro Dodaro, director of the nuclear department at Italian state research body ENEA; energy expert and head of Assoambiente environmental association Chicco Testa.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/nuclear-power-italys-route-to"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/128311754/46ddebb4c2590159455163c62038046b/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/128311754 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:24 GMT Nuclear power – Italy's route to cheaper electricity? Italy has cleared the way for nuclear to re-enter its power mix in the next decade. Such a move could push wholesale electricity prices down over the long term by displacing costly gas as the price-setting fuel, and even bring them in line with France's. But with the first reactor unlikely to come online before 2035, how realistic is this promise? Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Alessandro Dodaro, director of the nuclear department at Italian state research body ENEA; energy expert and head of Assoambiente environmental association Chicco Testa. Italy has cleared the way for nuclear to re-enter its power mix in the next decade. Such a move could push wholesale electricity prices down over the long term by displacing costly gas as the price-setting fuel, and even bring them in line with... Montel 02:47 <p><p>Italy has cleared the way for nuclear to re-enter its power mix in the next decade. Such a move could push wholesale electricity prices down over the long term by displacing costly gas as the price-setting fuel, and even bring them in line with France's. But with the first reactor unlikely to come online before 2035, how realistic is this promise? </p><p></p><p>Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Alessandro Dodaro, director of the nuclear department at Italian state research body ENEA; energy expert and head of Assoambiente environmental association Chicco Testa.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/nuclear-power-italys-route-to"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/128311754/46ddebb4c2590159455163c62038046b/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/the-future-of-the-nordic-financial <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-future-of-the-nordic-financial"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/127840474/02836f171f25ad7659bd9b6c1e1c1f74/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="362"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127840474 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:19:13 GMT The future of the Nordic financial power market Montel 33:49 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-future-of-the-nordic-financial"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/127840474/02836f171f25ad7659bd9b6c1e1c1f74/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="362"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/long-term-power-price-outlook <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/long-term-power-price-outlook"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/127837216/7c1107f056b34044b4d462abf5712eca/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="450"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127837216 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:18:13 GMT Long-term power price outlook Liubov Koroleva, Power Market Analyst, Montel... Montel 26:47 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/long-term-power-price-outlook"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/127837216/7c1107f056b34044b4d462abf5712eca/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="450"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/sweden-gets-tough-with-ec-proposal <p><p>A European Commission proposal to share national revenues from power grid congestions has provoked an angry response in Sweden, where energy minister Ebba Busch is threatening to limit power flows with its neighbours if Brussels proceeds. But a decision to freeze interconnector investments to other countries is also risky, and could lead to retaliatory action, experts warn. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics. Contributors: Tobias Andersson, MP from the Sweden Democrats party, Mia Bodin, Independent Energy Expert and Jakob Dreyer, Researcher, University of Copenhagen.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/sweden-gets-tough-with-ec-proposal"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/127937847/cf34a35a4865839cef94c548517710ac/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127937847 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT Sweden gets tough with EC proposal to share grid earnings A European Commission proposal to share national revenues from power grid congestions has provoked an angry response in Sweden, where energy minister Ebba Busch is threatening to limit power flows with its neighbours if Brussels proceeds. But a decision to freeze interconnector investments to other countries is also risky, and could lead to retaliatory action, experts warn. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics. Contributors: Tobias Andersson, MP from the Sweden Democrats party, Mia Bodin, Independent Energy Expert and Jakob Dreyer, Researcher, University of Copenhagen. A European Commission proposal to share national revenues from power grid congestions has provoked an angry response in Sweden, where energy minister Ebba Busch is threatening to limit power flows with its neighbours if Brussels proceeds. But a... Montel 02:29 <p><p>A European Commission proposal to share national revenues from power grid congestions has provoked an angry response in Sweden, where energy minister Ebba Busch is threatening to limit power flows with its neighbours if Brussels proceeds. But a decision to freeze interconnector investments to other countries is also risky, and could lead to retaliatory action, experts warn. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics. Contributors: Tobias Andersson, MP from the Sweden Democrats party, Mia Bodin, Independent Energy Expert and Jakob Dreyer, Researcher, University of Copenhagen.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/sweden-gets-tough-with-ec-proposal"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/127937847/cf34a35a4865839cef94c548517710ac/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/gas-market-update-wayne-bryan <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/gas-market-update-wayne-bryan"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968560/127850226/7bfa96ba1e29f1fef78810c7a56d3216/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127850226 Fri, 29 May 2026 10:10:15 GMT Gas market update Wayne Bryan, Director, European Gas Research, LSEG Montel 28:29 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/gas-market-update-wayne-bryan"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968560/127850226/7bfa96ba1e29f1fef78810c7a56d3216/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/carbon-market-update-when-will-we <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/carbon-market-update-when-will-we"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/127831847/ec3445792269dbb1cbfc4e6f49c73634/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="409"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127831847 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:19 GMT Carbon market update. When will we see higher prices_Mia Bodin, Independent... Montel 29:48 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/carbon-market-update-when-will-we"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/127831847/ec3445792269dbb1cbfc4e6f49c73634/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="409"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/european-energy-security-in-an-age <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/european-energy-security-in-an-age"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/127826997/b564b03fb3f009b45242eea922c3b69a/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="388"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127826997 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:54:01 GMT European Energy Security in an Age of Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Nordic... Montel 19:29 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/european-energy-security-in-an-age"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/127826997/b564b03fb3f009b45242eea922c3b69a/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="388"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/deep-dive-webinar-recording <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/deep-dive-webinar-recording"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/126501909/4c60e577cb94ee20ec6af00737b86d52/standard/download-32-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126501909 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:07:16 GMT Deep Dive Webinar Recording: Understanding Portfolio Value in Germany Montel 26:56 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/deep-dive-webinar-recording"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/126501909/4c60e577cb94ee20ec6af00737b86d52/standard/download-32-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/energy-flexibility-strategies <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-flexibility-strategies"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/127099233/e9d730a8f12754420fe2d4b58a4e15ea/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127099233 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:02:47 GMT Energy Flexibility Strategies: Batteries, Hedging and Demand Optimisation Montel 01:00:01 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-flexibility-strategies"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/127099233/e9d730a8f12754420fe2d4b58a4e15ea/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/will-lng-shortages-push-europe-back <p><p>Europe’s thermal coal imports have fallen sharply this year, but tightening gas markets, with ongoing LNG supply disruptions linked to war in the Middle East, are raising questions about whether coal demand could rebound ahead of winter. <br><br>Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Gustavo Fernandez, Managing Director, Capricorn One; Sareena Patel, Associate Director, McCloskey by Opis, a Dow Jones company; Firat Ergene, Lead Analyst, Kpler.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-lng-shortages-push-europe-back"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/127087370/58e0303cf210570690e1b637d1971e12/standard/download-22-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/127087370 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:44:19 GMT Will LNG shortages push Europe back towards coal? Europe’s thermal coal imports have fallen sharply this year, but tightening gas markets, with ongoing LNG supply disruptions linked to war in the Middle East, are raising questions about whether coal demand could rebound ahead of winter. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Gustavo Fernandez, Managing Director, Capricorn One; Sareena Patel, Associate Director, McCloskey by Opis, a Dow Jones company; Firat Ergene, Lead Analyst, Kpler. Europe’s thermal coal imports have fallen sharply this year, but tightening gas markets, with ongoing LNG supply disruptions linked to war in the Middle East, are raising questions about whether coal demand could rebound ahead of winter. Reporting... Montel 02:16 <p><p>Europe’s thermal coal imports have fallen sharply this year, but tightening gas markets, with ongoing LNG supply disruptions linked to war in the Middle East, are raising questions about whether coal demand could rebound ahead of winter. <br><br>Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Gustavo Fernandez, Managing Director, Capricorn One; Sareena Patel, Associate Director, McCloskey by Opis, a Dow Jones company; Firat Ergene, Lead Analyst, Kpler.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-lng-shortages-push-europe-back"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/127087370/58e0303cf210570690e1b637d1971e12/standard/download-22-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/navigation-durch-europas-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/navigation-durch-europas-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/126809744/3b761aac54bf238e52bd7cbd162a880e/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126809744 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:35:27 GMT Navigation durch Europas Strommärkte: Szenario-Insights für bessere... Montel 01:00:34 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/navigation-durch-europas-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/126809744/3b761aac54bf238e52bd7cbd162a880e/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/iran-war-worsens-germanys-gas <p><p>The US-Israeli war on Iran has come at a bad time for Europe. The continent exited last winter with heavily depleted gas stocks. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the global LNG market has lost access to around a fifth of its supply. That has compounded the difficulty of refilling gas storage in Europe. The market is waiting to see how the crisis will be resolved – and at what cost. Reporting by&nbsp;Nathan Witkop, Editor, Green Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors:&nbsp;Yahdian Falah, Trading Strategist, Trianel;&nbsp;Nadia Martin Wiggin, Research Director, Svelland Capital; and&nbsp;Jens Bergmann, Global Procurement Leader, Knauf.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/iran-war-worsens-germanys-gas"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/126509155/482eb50c871a3749cd584c0d3a0b1f6c/standard/download-25-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126509155 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT Iran war worsens Germany’s gas refilling challenge The US-Israeli war on Iran has come at a bad time for Europe. The continent exited last winter with heavily depleted gas stocks. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the global LNG market has lost access to around a fifth of its supply. That has compounded the difficulty of refilling gas storage in Europe. The market is waiting to see how the crisis will be resolved – and at what cost. Reporting byNathan Witkop, Editor, Green Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors:Yahdian Falah, Trading Strategist, Trianel;Nadia Martin Wiggin, Research Director, Svelland Capital; andJens Bergmann, Global Procurement Leader, Knauf. The US-Israeli war on Iran has come at a bad time for Europe. The continent exited last winter with heavily depleted gas stocks. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the global LNG market has lost access to around a fifth of its supply. That... Montel 02:48 <p><p>The US-Israeli war on Iran has come at a bad time for Europe. The continent exited last winter with heavily depleted gas stocks. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the global LNG market has lost access to around a fifth of its supply. That has compounded the difficulty of refilling gas storage in Europe. The market is waiting to see how the crisis will be resolved – and at what cost. Reporting by&nbsp;Nathan Witkop, Editor, Green Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors:&nbsp;Yahdian Falah, Trading Strategist, Trianel;&nbsp;Nadia Martin Wiggin, Research Director, Svelland Capital; and&nbsp;Jens Bergmann, Global Procurement Leader, Knauf.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/iran-war-worsens-germanys-gas"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/126509155/482eb50c871a3749cd584c0d3a0b1f6c/standard/download-25-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/an-exceptional-challenge-refilling <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/an-exceptional-challenge-refilling"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/126399380/fb24810e889aaab4b45647936a9a156d/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126399380 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:41:28 GMT An exceptional challenge? Refilling Germany’s gas storage without economic... 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Montel 31:46 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/german-power-market-outlook-what"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/126398977/2ad34bece4443331b51fb74ce90b4103/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/bess-boom-from-hype-to-reality <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/bess-boom-from-hype-to-reality"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968577/126402004/499be76169c0fc3e682cff6da29a9453/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126402004 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:39:18 GMT BESS boom: from hype to reality Steffen Schülzchen, Founder & CEO, Entrix Montel 21:12 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/bess-boom-from-hype-to-reality"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968577/126402004/499be76169c0fc3e682cff6da29a9453/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/market-design-whats-next-for <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/market-design-whats-next-for"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/126402450/4d44870cfee8069c675ecbf58e7e0722/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126402450 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:34:56 GMT Market design - What’s next for Germany? 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Montel 29:16 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/short-term-renewable-ppas-capturing"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/126402835/3897828c8be11a9ddb0c9785099257b5/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/carbon-market-under-fire-what-are <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/carbon-market-under-fire-what-are"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/126403049/3170bbf0bffa238ef2ce6e371eec9b78/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126403049 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:32:05 GMT Carbon market under fire - what are the market implications? Luyue Tan,... 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Montel 29:48 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/industry-under-pressure-hedge"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968560/126403260/bd51b7454c84ecdc8f8cf4589ac73899/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/reshaping-french-energy-1 <p><p>From the streets of Paris to the heart of Europe’s energy regulation, this episode explores how geopolitics, market design and infrastructure are reshaping France’s - and&nbsp; the continent’s - energy future.</p><p></p><p>As tensions in the Gulf ripple through global gas prices and Europe’s energy markets,&nbsp; France finds itself in a uniquely resilient position, buoyed by nuclear power, growing renewables and strong export capacity. But beneath that stability lie complex questions about pricing, interconnectors, and the long-term balance between supply, demand and affordability.</p><p></p><p>So how can Europe maintain energy security, keep prices competitive, and still accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Richard sits down with Emmanuelle Wargon, President of France’s Energy Regulator (CRE) and Chair of the Board of Regulators at ACER. She shares insights into France’s evolving power mix, why electricity prices there have largely decoupled from gas, and how Europe is navigating the pressures of global gas supply shocks.</p><p></p><p>Richard and Emmanuelle also explore the growing debate around marginal pricing, the urgent need for grid investment and interconnectors, and the delicate challenge of scaling renewables without undermining market stability. From LNG dependency to nuclear resurgence and the politics of cross-border energy flows, this conversation offers clarity over the trade-offs shaping Europe’s energy system.</p><p></p><p>Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Guest: Emmanuelle Wargon, President of CRE and Chair of ACER's Board of Regulators&nbsp;</p><p>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon &amp; Caroline Pailliez</p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/reshaping-french-energy-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968576/126434825/693450ad4efdab63e4efc08443ebd1d9/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126434825 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:49:35 GMT Reshaping French energy From the streets of Paris to the heart of Europe’s energy regulation, this episode explores how geopolitics, market design and infrastructure are reshaping France’s - and the continent’s - energy future.As tensions in the Gulf ripple through global gas prices and Europe’s energy markets, France finds itself in a uniquely resilient position, buoyed by nuclear power, growing renewables and strong export capacity. But beneath that stability lie complex questions about pricing, interconnectors, and the long-term balance between supply, demand and affordability.So how can Europe maintain energy security, keep prices competitive, and still accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future?In this episode, Richard sits down with Emmanuelle Wargon, President of France’s Energy Regulator (CRE) and Chair of the Board of Regulators at ACER. She shares insights into France’s evolving power mix, why electricity prices there have largely decoupled from gas, and how Europe is navigating the pressures of global gas supply shocks.Richard and Emmanuelle also explore the growing debate around marginal pricing, the urgent need for grid investment and interconnectors, and the delicate challenge of scaling renewables without undermining market stability. From LNG dependency to nuclear resurgence and the politics of cross-border energy flows, this conversation offers clarity over the trade-offs shaping Europe’s energy system.Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuest: Emmanuelle Wargon, President of CRE and Chair of ACER's Board of RegulatorsEditor: Alexandra CarlonProducer: Alexandra Carlon Caroline Pailliez From the streets of Paris to the heart of Europe’s energy regulation, this episode explores how geopolitics, market design and infrastructure are reshaping France’s - and the continent’s - energy future.As tensions in the Gulf ripple through... Montel 36:16 <p><p>From the streets of Paris to the heart of Europe’s energy regulation, this episode explores how geopolitics, market design and infrastructure are reshaping France’s - and&nbsp; the continent’s - energy future.</p><p></p><p>As tensions in the Gulf ripple through global gas prices and Europe’s energy markets,&nbsp; France finds itself in a uniquely resilient position, buoyed by nuclear power, growing renewables and strong export capacity. But beneath that stability lie complex questions about pricing, interconnectors, and the long-term balance between supply, demand and affordability.</p><p></p><p>So how can Europe maintain energy security, keep prices competitive, and still accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Richard sits down with Emmanuelle Wargon, President of France’s Energy Regulator (CRE) and Chair of the Board of Regulators at ACER. She shares insights into France’s evolving power mix, why electricity prices there have largely decoupled from gas, and how Europe is navigating the pressures of global gas supply shocks.</p><p></p><p>Richard and Emmanuelle also explore the growing debate around marginal pricing, the urgent need for grid investment and interconnectors, and the delicate challenge of scaling renewables without undermining market stability. From LNG dependency to nuclear resurgence and the politics of cross-border energy flows, this conversation offers clarity over the trade-offs shaping Europe’s energy system.</p><p></p><p>Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Guest: Emmanuelle Wargon, President of CRE and Chair of ACER's Board of Regulators&nbsp;</p><p>Editor: Alexandra Carlon</p><p>Producer: Alexandra Carlon &amp; Caroline Pailliez</p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/reshaping-french-energy-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968576/126434825/693450ad4efdab63e4efc08443ebd1d9/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/data-centres-challenges-and <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/data-centres-challenges-and"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/126401894/6fee0eac8b30ada388f92dcdf375b182/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126401894 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:51 GMT Data centres: challenges and opportunities in Germany Minjung Lee,... Montel 33:51 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/data-centres-challenges-and"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/126401894/6fee0eac8b30ada388f92dcdf375b182/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/gas-lng-geopolitics-how-do-epic <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/gas-lng-geopolitics-how-do-epic"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/126399777/65196f722fcea22ec6ac15bc52dd41aa/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126399777 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:03:30 GMT Gas, LNG & geopolitics: How do "Epic Fury" and the Strait of Hormuz change... Montel 31:48 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/gas-lng-geopolitics-how-do-epic"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/126399777/65196f722fcea22ec6ac15bc52dd41aa/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/trading-the-noise-the-real-drivers-3 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/trading-the-noise-the-real-drivers-3"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/126334345/665e7d05d41c82cae064a9735987e3b7/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/126334345 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:17:54 GMT Trading the Noise: The real drivers of CWE German intraday power markets and... Montel 35:53 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/trading-the-noise-the-real-drivers-3"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/126334345/665e7d05d41c82cae064a9735987e3b7/standard/download-15-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/norway-says-no-to-nuclear-for-now <p><p>A government-appointed committee, tasked with exploring the viability of nuclear power production in Norway, published its findings last week, deciding that there wasn’t a pressing need to embrace this low-carbon, baseload capacity due to very high costs and extensive construction times. Reporting by Gert&nbsp;Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway. Contributors:&nbsp;Terje Aasland, Norwegian Energy Minister; Jorgen Bjorndalen, Chief Consultant, DNV; and Jonny Hesthammer, CEO, Norsk Kjernekraft.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/norway-says-no-to-nuclear-for-now"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/125640635/b8b5336c81d126ea5c967d01e1c88366/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/125640635 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:19:20 GMT Norway says no to nuclear for now A government-appointed committee, tasked with exploring the viability of nuclear power production in Norway, published its findings last week, deciding that there wasn’t a pressing need to embrace this low-carbon, baseload capacity due to very high costs and extensive construction times. Reporting by GertOve Mollestad, Editor Norway. Contributors:Terje Aasland, Norwegian Energy Minister; Jorgen Bjorndalen, Chief Consultant, DNV; and Jonny Hesthammer, CEO, Norsk Kjernekraft. A government-appointed committee, tasked with exploring the viability of nuclear power production in Norway, published its findings last week, deciding that there wasn’t a pressing need to embrace this low-carbon, baseload capacity due to very... Montel 02:58 <p><p>A government-appointed committee, tasked with exploring the viability of nuclear power production in Norway, published its findings last week, deciding that there wasn’t a pressing need to embrace this low-carbon, baseload capacity due to very high costs and extensive construction times. Reporting by Gert&nbsp;Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway. Contributors:&nbsp;Terje Aasland, Norwegian Energy Minister; Jorgen Bjorndalen, Chief Consultant, DNV; and Jonny Hesthammer, CEO, Norsk Kjernekraft.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/norway-says-no-to-nuclear-for-now"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/125640635/b8b5336c81d126ea5c967d01e1c88366/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/hormuz-under-siege-italy-sounds <p><p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called free passage through the Strait of Hormuz a national priority, warning that Iran's transit tolls risk incalculable damage to global energy and commodity markets. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister; Guido Crosetto, Italian Defence Minister.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/hormuz-under-siege-italy-sounds"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/125529258/6555ad40b6338530db517a38c549172d/standard/download-29-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/125529258 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:14 GMT Hormuz under siege – Italy sounds the alarm Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called free passage through the Strait of Hormuz a national priority, warning that Iran's transit tolls risk incalculable damage to global energy and commodity markets. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister; Guido Crosetto, Italian Defence Minister. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called free passage through the Strait of Hormuz a national priority, warning that Iran's transit tolls risk incalculable damage to global energy and commodity markets. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni,... Montel 02:01 <p><p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called free passage through the Strait of Hormuz a national priority, warning that Iran's transit tolls risk incalculable damage to global energy and commodity markets. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister; Guido Crosetto, Italian Defence Minister.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/hormuz-under-siege-italy-sounds"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/125529258/6555ad40b6338530db517a38c549172d/standard/download-29-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/security-of-supply-main <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/security-of-supply-main"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/124775976/a78b544d0832492702ba9b3970c12442/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124775976 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:51:51 GMT Security of supply - main challenges for Denmark - Morten Bo Rasmussen.... Montel 18:15 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/security-of-supply-main"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/124775976/a78b544d0832492702ba9b3970c12442/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/price-hedging-for-renewables-ppas <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/price-hedging-for-renewables-ppas"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/124776157/b22858e2e7b633a7d2e8588c430faf88/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124776157 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:51:39 GMT Price hedging for renewables. PPAs vs merchant risk? Flemming Sørensen, Head... Montel 19:04 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/price-hedging-for-renewables-ppas"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/124776157/b22858e2e7b633a7d2e8588c430faf88/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/energy-trading-serves-a-purpose-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-trading-serves-a-purpose-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/124777109/62f513811d38809f19fd66af3528eadf/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124777109 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:51:33 GMT Energy Trading serves a purpose – it’s hopefully not too late Louise Hahn,... Montel 22:55 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/energy-trading-serves-a-purpose-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/124777109/62f513811d38809f19fd66af3528eadf/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/from-flow-based-market-coupling-to-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/from-flow-based-market-coupling-to-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/124777035/7c5dbaf4f64c70bca9e6b5708ebb894c/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124777035 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:51:18 GMT From flow-based market coupling to 15-minute trading - experiences so far... Montel 25:17 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/from-flow-based-market-coupling-to-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/124777035/7c5dbaf4f64c70bca9e6b5708ebb894c/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/nordic-power-price-outlook-ljubov <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/nordic-power-price-outlook-ljubov"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/124776346/910197230c4cc3431fbc936f3fbbfdce/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124776346 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:50:11 GMT Nordic power price outlook Ljubov Cherney, Director Analysis, Montel Syspower Montel 22:14 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/nordic-power-price-outlook-ljubov"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/124776346/910197230c4cc3431fbc936f3fbbfdce/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/the-middle-east-crisis-implications-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-middle-east-crisis-implications-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/124776329/5723c5eb3cf7f6e22fefb0c86a208d8d/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124776329 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:49:25 GMT The Middle East crisis: Implications for gas and CO2 prices Arne Anders... Montel 33:50 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-middle-east-crisis-implications-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/124776329/5723c5eb3cf7f6e22fefb0c86a208d8d/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/german-decongestion-plan-alarms-4 <p><p>Germany has rapidly expanded renewable energy in recent years. By the end of 2025, it had around 210 GW of installed renewable capacity, mostly solar and wind, up by more than 60% since 2020. But power line networks are struggling to keep pace. Increasing volumes of clean energy are being wasted as operators are paid to switch off production to ease network congestion. Germany’s economy ministry wants to tackle this waste, but its plans are raising alarms among renewable energy investors. <br><br>Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor, Clean Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors: Stefan-Joerg Goebel, Senior VP for Germany, Statfraft; Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO, EON; Thomas Schlaak, Partner, Deloitte; and Marco Wuensch, Principal, Prognos.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/german-decongestion-plan-alarms-4"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/125309206/49f2f82ff4f18a4021b714b923c7f5bc/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/125309206 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:31:40 GMT German decongestion plan alarms renewable energy operators Germany has rapidly expanded renewable energy in recent years. By the end of 2025, it had around 210 GW of installed renewable capacity, mostly solar and wind, up by more than 60% since 2020. But power line networks are struggling to keep pace. Increasing volumes of clean energy are being wasted as operators are paid to switch off production to ease network congestion. Germany’s economy ministry wants to tackle this waste, but its plans are raising alarms among renewable energy investors. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor, Clean Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors: Stefan-Joerg Goebel, Senior VP for Germany, Statfraft; Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO, EON; Thomas Schlaak, Partner, Deloitte; and Marco Wuensch, Principal, Prognos. Germany has rapidly expanded renewable energy in recent years. By the end of 2025, it had around 210 GW of installed renewable capacity, mostly solar and wind, up by more than 60% since 2020. But power line networks are struggling to keep pace.... Montel 02:57 <p><p>Germany has rapidly expanded renewable energy in recent years. By the end of 2025, it had around 210 GW of installed renewable capacity, mostly solar and wind, up by more than 60% since 2020. But power line networks are struggling to keep pace. Increasing volumes of clean energy are being wasted as operators are paid to switch off production to ease network congestion. Germany’s economy ministry wants to tackle this waste, but its plans are raising alarms among renewable energy investors. <br><br>Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor, Clean Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors: Stefan-Joerg Goebel, Senior VP for Germany, Statfraft; Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO, EON; Thomas Schlaak, Partner, Deloitte; and Marco Wuensch, Principal, Prognos.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/german-decongestion-plan-alarms-4"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/125309206/49f2f82ff4f18a4021b714b923c7f5bc/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/geopolitical-uncertainty-brings <p><p>As LNG-reliant Europe comes to terms with the near-term loss of a fifth of global supply, amid ongoing war in the Middle East, there is a heightened focus on the region’s gas storage facilities and their role in providing supply flexibility and energy security. While storage levels are at their lowest since April 2022, Europe will likely still achieve its storage targets, but at what cost? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Charlotte Roule, President of Gas Storage Europe; Robin Cannings, Commercial Director, Storengy UK; Yahdian Falah, Senior Portfolio Manager, Trianel.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/geopolitical-uncertainty-brings"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/125186965/73e2d52e64aa154e65c5081ee84b92e8/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="337"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/125186965 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:49:04 GMT Geopolitical uncertainty brings European gas storage into focus As LNG-reliant Europe comes to terms with the near-term loss of a fifth of global supply, amid ongoing war in the Middle East, there is a heightened focus on the region’s gas storage facilities and their role in providing supply flexibility and energy security. While storage levels are at their lowest since April 2022, Europe will likely still achieve its storage targets, but at what cost? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Charlotte Roule, President of Gas Storage Europe; Robin Cannings, Commercial Director, Storengy UK; Yahdian Falah, Senior Portfolio Manager, Trianel. As LNG-reliant Europe comes to terms with the near-term loss of a fifth of global supply, amid ongoing war in the Middle East, there is a heightened focus on the region’s gas storage facilities and their role in providing supply flexibility and... Montel 02:30 <p><p>As LNG-reliant Europe comes to terms with the near-term loss of a fifth of global supply, amid ongoing war in the Middle East, there is a heightened focus on the region’s gas storage facilities and their role in providing supply flexibility and energy security. While storage levels are at their lowest since April 2022, Europe will likely still achieve its storage targets, but at what cost? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Charlotte Roule, President of Gas Storage Europe; Robin Cannings, Commercial Director, Storengy UK; Yahdian Falah, Senior Portfolio Manager, Trianel.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/geopolitical-uncertainty-brings"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/125186965/73e2d52e64aa154e65c5081ee84b92e8/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="337"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/italy-scrambles-to-plug-gas-gap <p><p>European gas prices are at three-year highs due to the war in Iran, forcing countries like Italy to scramble for alternative supply on the global market. Rome says it is better prepared than most. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italian Energy Minister; and Nicola Monti, CEO, Edison.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/italy-scrambles-to-plug-gas-gap"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/125075041/086fd1954afa33b764222e8e61d2daf1/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/125075041 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:52:06 GMT Italy scrambles to plug gas gap European gas prices are at three-year highs due to the war in Iran, forcing countries like Italy to scramble for alternative supply on the global market. Rome says it is better prepared than most. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italian Energy Minister; and Nicola Monti, CEO, Edison. European gas prices are at three-year highs due to the war in Iran, forcing countries like Italy to scramble for alternative supply on the global market. Rome says it is better prepared than most. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy... Montel 02:41 <p><p>European gas prices are at three-year highs due to the war in Iran, forcing countries like Italy to scramble for alternative supply on the global market. Rome says it is better prepared than most. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributors: Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italian Energy Minister; and Nicola Monti, CEO, Edison.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/italy-scrambles-to-plug-gas-gap"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/125075041/086fd1954afa33b764222e8e61d2daf1/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/germanys-gas-storage-dilemmastate <p><p>With gas prices soaring&nbsp;amid a prolonged war&nbsp;in the Middle East, Germany&nbsp;must solve a dilemma when it comes to filling up its storage facilities for next winter. Does it provide regulatory&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;or rely on the market to secure the country’s gas stocks?&nbsp;Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, Reporter, Montel News, Germany. Contributors:&nbsp;Balier Saberi , FSE Portfolio Management and Sebastian Gulbis,&nbsp;Enervis Energy Advisors.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/germanys-gas-storage-dilemmastate"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968576/124834836/7fe144d3612a61bec897033e09c86fac/standard/download-24-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="339"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124834836 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:57:40 GMT Germany’s gas-storage dilemma –  state help or market outcome? With gas prices soaringamid a prolonged warin the Middle East, Germanymust solve a dilemma when it comes to filling up its storage facilities for next winter. Does it provide regulatoryassistanceor rely on the market to secure the country’s gas stocks?Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, Reporter, Montel News, Germany. Contributors:Balier Saberi , FSE Portfolio Management and Sebastian Gulbis,Enervis Energy Advisors. With gas prices soaringamid a prolonged warin the Middle East, Germanymust solve a dilemma when it comes to filling up its storage facilities for next winter. Does it provide regulatoryassistanceor rely on the market to secure the country’s gas... Montel 02:42 <p><p>With gas prices soaring&nbsp;amid a prolonged war&nbsp;in the Middle East, Germany&nbsp;must solve a dilemma when it comes to filling up its storage facilities for next winter. Does it provide regulatory&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;or rely on the market to secure the country’s gas stocks?&nbsp;Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, Reporter, Montel News, Germany. Contributors:&nbsp;Balier Saberi , FSE Portfolio Management and Sebastian Gulbis,&nbsp;Enervis Energy Advisors.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/germanys-gas-storage-dilemmastate"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968576/124834836/7fe144d3612a61bec897033e09c86fac/standard/download-24-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="339"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/another-energy-crisis-boom-or-bust <p><p>The war in Iran could trigger another global recession, with oil and gas prices already at 4-year highs. But might it also be a boon for investments into green energy? Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Gökşin Bavbek, Consulting Manager, Aplus Energy Consulting; Todor Marinov, Deputy CCO, Enery Energy; and André Bosschaart, Head of Analytics, Montel EnAppSys.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/another-energy-crisis-boom-or-bust"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/124488956/33b7d939f28cd1c7130c87eb7ab4e4e0/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124488956 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:02:29 GMT Another energy crisis – boom or bust for the green transition? The war in Iran could trigger another global recession, with oil and gas prices already at 4-year highs. But might it also be a boon for investments into green energy? Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Gökşin Bavbek, Consulting Manager, Aplus Energy Consulting; Todor Marinov, Deputy CCO, Enery Energy; and André Bosschaart, Head of Analytics, Montel EnAppSys. The war in Iran could trigger another global recession, with oil and gas prices already at 4-year highs. But might it also be a boon for investments into green energy? Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.... Montel 03:04 <p><p>The war in Iran could trigger another global recession, with oil and gas prices already at 4-year highs. But might it also be a boon for investments into green energy? Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Gökşin Bavbek, Consulting Manager, Aplus Energy Consulting; Todor Marinov, Deputy CCO, Enery Energy; and André Bosschaart, Head of Analytics, Montel EnAppSys.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/another-energy-crisis-boom-or-bust"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/124488956/33b7d939f28cd1c7130c87eb7ab4e4e0/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/cbam-implications-on-power-markets-1 <p><p>The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is entering its implementation phase. For power markets in Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE), this raises important regulatory and commercial questions.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/cbam-implications-on-power-markets-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/124343758/9f0df192d6214d7b491d35c6c9180b6d/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124343758 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:27:06 GMT CBAM: Implications on power markets in CSEE The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is entering its implementation phase. For power markets in Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE), this raises important regulatory and commercial questions. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is entering its implementation phase. For power markets in Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE), this raises important regulatory and commercial questions. Montel 56:54 <p><p>The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is entering its implementation phase. For power markets in Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE), this raises important regulatory and commercial questions.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/cbam-implications-on-power-markets-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/124343758/9f0df192d6214d7b491d35c6c9180b6d/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-1 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/124235894/88a6c04b75e693607de521dafee2c91a/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124235894 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:26:57 GMT Middle-East conflict: Impact on global gas market Montel 33:57 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/124235894/88a6c04b75e693607de521dafee2c91a/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/cbam-decarbonising-indirect <p><p>Most CBAM conversations focus on energy exports. This one doesn't. Ivana Đurović, Category Manager Renewable Energy at Knauf, shifts the lens to corporate off-takers and the indirect emissions challenge that energy-intensive manufacturers across Central and Southeastern Europe are quietly unprepared for.</p><p>Drawing on procurement experience across 33 plants in the region, she walks through how CBAM handles indirect emissions differently from the EU ETS, why hourly-matched physical PPAs are currently the only compliant path to reducing CBAM certificate costs, and what that means practically for companies consuming grid electricity in non-EU countries.</p><p>Key topics covered include how indirect emissions are calculated and reported under CBAM, the rules around acceptable evidence of low carbon consumption, why virtual PPAs do not qualify and physical delivery is required, how hourly matching works in practice without requiring 24/7 coverage, the flexibility of technology choice under CBAM including older hydro and nuclear assets, and why physical PPAs remain essentially non-existent in Western Balkan markets despite growing compliance pressure.</p><p>She closes with a pointed question the industry is avoiding: if exports are stalling, merchant revenues are compressing, and CBAM penalties are approaching, could the regulation itself be the catalyst that finally gets utilities and corporate buyers to the same table?</p><p>A timely session for corporate energy buyers, procurement teams, PPA developers, and anyone tracking the commercial implications of CBAM beyond the grid.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/cbam-decarbonising-indirect"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/124345418/6868289de7c78caa4937a255c3b7029b/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="320" height="480"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124345418 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:09 GMT CBAM - Decarbonising indirect electricity emissions for industrial... Most CBAM conversations focus on energy exports. This one doesn't. Ivana Đurović, Category Manager Renewable Energy at Knauf, shifts the lens to corporate off-takers and the indirect emissions challenge that energy-intensive manufacturers across Central and Southeastern Europe are quietly unprepared for.Drawing on procurement experience across 33 plants in the region, she walks through how CBAM handles indirect emissions differently from the EU ETS, why hourly-matched physical PPAs are currently the only compliant path to reducing CBAM certificate costs, and what that means practically for companies consuming grid electricity in non-EU countries.Key topics covered include how indirect emissions are calculated and reported under CBAM, the rules around acceptable evidence of low carbon consumption, why virtual PPAs do not qualify and physical delivery is required, how hourly matching works in practice without requiring 24/7 coverage, the flexibility of technology choice under CBAM including older hydro and nuclear assets, and why physical PPAs remain essentially non-existent in Western Balkan markets despite growing compliance pressure.She closes with a pointed question the industry is avoiding: if exports are stalling, merchant revenues are compressing, and CBAM penalties are approaching, could the regulation itself be the catalyst that finally gets utilities and corporate buyers to the same table?A timely session for corporate energy buyers, procurement teams, PPA developers, and anyone tracking the commercial implications of CBAM beyond the grid. Most CBAM conversations focus on energy exports. This one doesn't. Ivana Đurović, Category Manager Renewable Energy at Knauf, shifts the lens to corporate off-takers and the indirect emissions challenge that energy-intensive manufacturers across... Montel 16:21 <p><p>Most CBAM conversations focus on energy exports. This one doesn't. Ivana Đurović, Category Manager Renewable Energy at Knauf, shifts the lens to corporate off-takers and the indirect emissions challenge that energy-intensive manufacturers across Central and Southeastern Europe are quietly unprepared for.</p><p>Drawing on procurement experience across 33 plants in the region, she walks through how CBAM handles indirect emissions differently from the EU ETS, why hourly-matched physical PPAs are currently the only compliant path to reducing CBAM certificate costs, and what that means practically for companies consuming grid electricity in non-EU countries.</p><p>Key topics covered include how indirect emissions are calculated and reported under CBAM, the rules around acceptable evidence of low carbon consumption, why virtual PPAs do not qualify and physical delivery is required, how hourly matching works in practice without requiring 24/7 coverage, the flexibility of technology choice under CBAM including older hydro and nuclear assets, and why physical PPAs remain essentially non-existent in Western Balkan markets despite growing compliance pressure.</p><p>She closes with a pointed question the industry is avoiding: if exports are stalling, merchant revenues are compressing, and CBAM penalties are approaching, could the regulation itself be the catalyst that finally gets utilities and corporate buyers to the same table?</p><p>A timely session for corporate energy buyers, procurement teams, PPA developers, and anyone tracking the commercial implications of CBAM beyond the grid.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/cbam-decarbonising-indirect"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/124345418/6868289de7c78caa4937a255c3b7029b/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="320" height="480"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/comparison-of-bess-optimization-in <p><p>Guy Holding (enspired) breaks down cross-market BESS optimization using live data from a German asset, making the case that performance warranties alone can add over €15 million across a project lifetime. Stella Zacharia (Optimus Energy) follows with Greek market data showing curtailment rates peaking near 15% in spring 2025, a clear signal that storage deployment is overdue.</p><p>The panel brings together all four speakers to tackle the big questions facing CSEE battery markets: how fast cannibalization will hit, why multi-market optimization is non-negotiable in shallow markets, what the Greek grid connection queue means for project timelines, and what separates a strong route-to-market partner from the rest.</p><p>The message is simple. The first movers who get assets live now will capture the best returns. The question is not whether cannibalization comes. It is whether you are already earning before it does.</p><p>An essential session for BESS developers, investors, and optimizers building a strategy in CSEE.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/comparison-of-bess-optimization-in"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/124325228/12a35cbbe9ed17514f21d7f83b922f41/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124325228 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:44:41 GMT Comparison of BESS optimization in Western Europe vs CSEE Guy Holding,... Guy Holding (enspired) breaks down cross-market BESS optimization using live data from a German asset, making the case that performance warranties alone can add over €15 million across a project lifetime. Stella Zacharia (Optimus Energy) follows with Greek market data showing curtailment rates peaking near 15% in spring 2025, a clear signal that storage deployment is overdue.The panel brings together all four speakers to tackle the big questions facing CSEE battery markets: how fast cannibalization will hit, why multi-market optimization is non-negotiable in shallow markets, what the Greek grid connection queue means for project timelines, and what separates a strong route-to-market partner from the rest.The message is simple. The first movers who get assets live now will capture the best returns. The question is not whether cannibalization comes. It is whether you are already earning before it does.An essential session for BESS developers, investors, and optimizers building a strategy in CSEE. Guy Holding (enspired) breaks down cross-market BESS optimization using live data from a German asset, making the case that performance warranties alone can add over €15 million across a project lifetime. Stella Zacharia (Optimus Energy) follows... Montel 50:31 <p><p>Guy Holding (enspired) breaks down cross-market BESS optimization using live data from a German asset, making the case that performance warranties alone can add over €15 million across a project lifetime. Stella Zacharia (Optimus Energy) follows with Greek market data showing curtailment rates peaking near 15% in spring 2025, a clear signal that storage deployment is overdue.</p><p>The panel brings together all four speakers to tackle the big questions facing CSEE battery markets: how fast cannibalization will hit, why multi-market optimization is non-negotiable in shallow markets, what the Greek grid connection queue means for project timelines, and what separates a strong route-to-market partner from the rest.</p><p>The message is simple. The first movers who get assets live now will capture the best returns. The question is not whether cannibalization comes. It is whether you are already earning before it does.</p><p>An essential session for BESS developers, investors, and optimizers building a strategy in CSEE.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/comparison-of-bess-optimization-in"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/124325228/12a35cbbe9ed17514f21d7f83b922f41/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/the-risk-of-european-fragmentation <p><p>In this session, Montel's Geopolitical Energy Analyst Andrés Cala delivers a frank assessment of the fault lines fracturing European energy solidarity, and why the CSEE region is at the centre of it.</p><p>Andrés maps the uncomfortable reality facing Hungary and Slovakia: with 80–95% Russian dependency on oil and gas, these are not countries that can simply pivot overnight. Against a backdrop of blocked EU loans to Ukraine, stalled sanctions packages, threatened gas flow cuts, and looming elections, he argues the EU's slow-moving decision-making machine is dangerously ill-suited to the pace of events.</p><p>Key topics covered include:</p><ul><li><p>Why Hungary and Slovakia's energy dependencies make them structural vulnerabilities inside the EU</p></li><li><p>The limits of LNG as a realistic replacement for pipeline gas in landlocked, cost-sensitive economies</p></li><li><p>Turkey's role as a potential southern back door — and the constraints on that route</p></li><li><p>Greece–Bulgaria interconnection capacity and what's actually being used</p></li><li><p>Why the vertical gas corridor debate is less about infrastructure and more about who pays</p></li><li><p>The transparency and liquidity gap in CSEE gas markets</p></li><li><p>Whether EU market design reforms are sufficient — and Andrés' blunt answer: no</p></li></ul><p>He closes with a wider challenge to Western European leaders: peripheral countries, whether in the east or the south, will not remain committed to a project they feel is being played unfairly. Fragmentation is not a distant risk. It is already underway.</p><p>A sharp, unfiltered perspective for anyone tracking European energy policy, gas market dynamics, or geopolitical risk.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-risk-of-european-fragmentation"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/124338324/ee84f7117649b9cc3ca278a2151ad6ce/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124338324 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:31:19 GMT The risk of European fragmentation amid CSEE energy uncertainty Andrés Cala,... In this session, Montel's Geopolitical Energy Analyst Andrés Cala delivers a frank assessment of the fault lines fracturing European energy solidarity, and why the CSEE region is at the centre of it.Andrés maps the uncomfortable reality facing Hungary and Slovakia: with 80–95% Russian dependency on oil and gas, these are not countries that can simply pivot overnight. Against a backdrop of blocked EU loans to Ukraine, stalled sanctions packages, threatened gas flow cuts, and looming elections, he argues the EU's slow-moving decision-making machine is dangerously ill-suited to the pace of events.Key topics covered include:Why Hungary and Slovakia's energy dependencies make them structural vulnerabilities inside the EUThe limits of LNG as a realistic replacement for pipeline gas in landlocked, cost-sensitive economiesTurkey's role as a potential southern back door — and the constraints on that routeGreece–Bulgaria interconnection capacity and what's actually being usedWhy the vertical gas corridor debate is less about infrastructure and more about who paysThe transparency and liquidity gap in CSEE gas marketsWhether EU market design reforms are sufficient — and Andrés' blunt answer: noHe closes with a wider challenge to Western European leaders: peripheral countries, whether in the east or the south, will not remain committed to a project they feel is being played unfairly. Fragmentation is not a distant risk. It is already underway.A sharp, unfiltered perspective for anyone tracking European energy policy, gas market dynamics, or geopolitical risk. In this session, Montel's Geopolitical Energy Analyst Andrés Cala delivers a frank assessment of the fault lines fracturing European energy solidarity, and why the CSEE region is at the centre of it.Andrés maps the uncomfortable reality facing... Montel 22:51 <p><p>In this session, Montel's Geopolitical Energy Analyst Andrés Cala delivers a frank assessment of the fault lines fracturing European energy solidarity, and why the CSEE region is at the centre of it.</p><p>Andrés maps the uncomfortable reality facing Hungary and Slovakia: with 80–95% Russian dependency on oil and gas, these are not countries that can simply pivot overnight. Against a backdrop of blocked EU loans to Ukraine, stalled sanctions packages, threatened gas flow cuts, and looming elections, he argues the EU's slow-moving decision-making machine is dangerously ill-suited to the pace of events.</p><p>Key topics covered include:</p><ul><li><p>Why Hungary and Slovakia's energy dependencies make them structural vulnerabilities inside the EU</p></li><li><p>The limits of LNG as a realistic replacement for pipeline gas in landlocked, cost-sensitive economies</p></li><li><p>Turkey's role as a potential southern back door — and the constraints on that route</p></li><li><p>Greece–Bulgaria interconnection capacity and what's actually being used</p></li><li><p>Why the vertical gas corridor debate is less about infrastructure and more about who pays</p></li><li><p>The transparency and liquidity gap in CSEE gas markets</p></li><li><p>Whether EU market design reforms are sufficient — and Andrés' blunt answer: no</p></li></ul><p>He closes with a wider challenge to Western European leaders: peripheral countries, whether in the east or the south, will not remain committed to a project they feel is being played unfairly. Fragmentation is not a distant risk. It is already underway.</p><p>A sharp, unfiltered perspective for anyone tracking European energy policy, gas market dynamics, or geopolitical risk.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/the-risk-of-european-fragmentation"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/124338324/ee84f7117649b9cc3ca278a2151ad6ce/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/bess-market-outlook-in-csee-the-3 <p><p>In this session, André Bosschaart from Montel Analytics breaks down why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are one of the most talked-about assets in European energy markets right now, and where they make the strongest business case.<br></p><p>André walks through the fundamentals driving BESS profitability: fuel mix dynamics, day-ahead and intraday price spreads, ancillary services correlation, and the role of gas-fired generation in creating the volatility that batteries thrive on. Using real market data from March 2025 and 2026, he presents a country-level leaderboard across Europe — and makes a compelling argument for why the CSEE region (Central, South and Eastern Europe) currently offers the best conditions for battery investment.<br></p><p>Key topics covered include:</p><ul><li><p>How solar, wind and gas generation shape daily price spreads across CWE, Nordic, Iberian and CSEE markets</p></li><li><p>Why hydro-dominated grids suppress battery revenues</p></li><li><p>The relationship between gas plant efficiency, fleet age and price volatility</p></li><li><p>Grid connection challenges and asymmetric connection agreements facing developers today</p></li><li><p>The geopolitical dimension: why elevated gas prices — however unfortunate their cause, strengthen the BESS business case<br></p></li></ul><p>André closes with a sobering thought: the same energy transition that's driving battery demand could eventually saturate the market and undermine the very economics that make batteries attractive today.<br></p><p>A sharp, data-driven presentation for anyone working in energy trading, asset optimisation or BESS investment strategy.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/bess-market-outlook-in-csee-the-3"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/124328113/4e457a3ba9aaa117c63a15948ceaeb30/standard/download-30-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/124328113 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:09:46 GMT BESS market outlook in CSEE: the high-spread investment frontier André... In this session, André Bosschaart from Montel Analytics breaks down why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are one of the most talked-about assets in European energy markets right now, and where they make the strongest business case.André walks through the fundamentals driving BESS profitability: fuel mix dynamics, day-ahead and intraday price spreads, ancillary services correlation, and the role of gas-fired generation in creating the volatility that batteries thrive on. Using real market data from March 2025 and 2026, he presents a country-level leaderboard across Europe — and makes a compelling argument for why the CSEE region (Central, South and Eastern Europe) currently offers the best conditions for battery investment.Key topics covered include:How solar, wind and gas generation shape daily price spreads across CWE, Nordic, Iberian and CSEE marketsWhy hydro-dominated grids suppress battery revenuesThe relationship between gas plant efficiency, fleet age and price volatilityGrid connection challenges and asymmetric connection agreements facing developers todayThe geopolitical dimension: why elevated gas prices — however unfortunate their cause, strengthen the BESS business caseAndré closes with a sobering thought: the same energy transition that's driving battery demand could eventually saturate the market and undermine the very economics that make batteries attractive today.A sharp, data-driven presentation for anyone working in energy trading, asset optimisation or BESS investment strategy. In this session, André Bosschaart from Montel Analytics breaks down why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are one of the most talked-about assets in European energy markets right now, and where they make the strongest business case.André walks... Montel 23:25 <p><p>In this session, André Bosschaart from Montel Analytics breaks down why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are one of the most talked-about assets in European energy markets right now, and where they make the strongest business case.<br></p><p>André walks through the fundamentals driving BESS profitability: fuel mix dynamics, day-ahead and intraday price spreads, ancillary services correlation, and the role of gas-fired generation in creating the volatility that batteries thrive on. Using real market data from March 2025 and 2026, he presents a country-level leaderboard across Europe — and makes a compelling argument for why the CSEE region (Central, South and Eastern Europe) currently offers the best conditions for battery investment.<br></p><p>Key topics covered include:</p><ul><li><p>How solar, wind and gas generation shape daily price spreads across CWE, Nordic, Iberian and CSEE markets</p></li><li><p>Why hydro-dominated grids suppress battery revenues</p></li><li><p>The relationship between gas plant efficiency, fleet age and price volatility</p></li><li><p>Grid connection challenges and asymmetric connection agreements facing developers today</p></li><li><p>The geopolitical dimension: why elevated gas prices — however unfortunate their cause, strengthen the BESS business case<br></p></li></ul><p>André closes with a sobering thought: the same energy transition that's driving battery demand could eventually saturate the market and undermine the very economics that make batteries attractive today.<br></p><p>A sharp, data-driven presentation for anyone working in energy trading, asset optimisation or BESS investment strategy.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/bess-market-outlook-in-csee-the-3"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/124328113/4e457a3ba9aaa117c63a15948ceaeb30/standard/download-30-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/q4-2025-outlook-long-term-market-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/q4-2025-outlook-long-term-market-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/119599496/81b90fec3665d931a10ebd1a2754ba77/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/119599496 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:08 GMT Q4 2025 Outlook: Long-term market expectations for EU & Nordic power Montel 53:34 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/q4-2025-outlook-long-term-market-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968570/119599496/81b90fec3665d931a10ebd1a2754ba77/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/two-systems-one-challenge-1 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/two-systems-one-challenge-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/122541092/c3cd03d694be5806f5b52530492edf7e/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/122541092 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:59:50 GMT Two systems, one challenge: Renewables integration in Germany and France Montel 52:23 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/two-systems-one-challenge-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/122541092/c3cd03d694be5806f5b52530492edf7e/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/fundamental-analytics-in-power <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/fundamental-analytics-in-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968560/123446129/f2ac4b7a3324c1e9287f969129438caf/standard/download-28-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123446129 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:58:22 GMT Fundamental analytics in power markets made easy Montel 14:59 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/fundamental-analytics-in-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968560/123446129/f2ac4b7a3324c1e9287f969129438caf/standard/download-28-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/optimising-bess-configurations-for-1 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/optimising-bess-configurations-for-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/123450735/5acf877419ddbe7b96eddb47e20dbc3a/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123450735 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:57:58 GMT Optimising BESS configurations for grid constrained environments Montel 28:50 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/optimising-bess-configurations-for-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/123450735/5acf877419ddbe7b96eddb47e20dbc3a/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/valuing-regional-wind-pv-assets-in-1 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/valuing-regional-wind-pv-assets-in-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454290/33852259514421e8814a4d6950434456/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123454290 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:57:48 GMT Valuing regional wind & PV assets in volatile markets Montel 32:54 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/valuing-regional-wind-pv-assets-in-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454290/33852259514421e8814a4d6950434456/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/navigating-complex-energy-markets-1 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/navigating-complex-energy-markets-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/123457308/29d7cd35c5cca9372f4dd7982497dc7d/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123457308 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:57:33 GMT Navigating complex energy markets amid geopolitical turbulence Montel 33:39 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/navigating-complex-energy-markets-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/123457308/29d7cd35c5cca9372f4dd7982497dc7d/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/numeric-intelligence-a-to-z-smarter-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/numeric-intelligence-a-to-z-smarter-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/123483760/abd0626d499c6af3199ed99f91f1e724/standard/download-28-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123483760 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:55:18 GMT Numeric Intelligence A to Z smarter market insight faster decisions Montel 12:37 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/numeric-intelligence-a-to-z-smarter-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/123483760/abd0626d499c6af3199ed99f91f1e724/standard/download-28-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/from-data-to-clarity-building-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/from-data-to-clarity-building-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/123488548/53ad5dd282245b550d4775fc8ac367d1/standard/download-30-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123488548 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:54:19 GMT From Data to Clarity building transparency in Europe's power markets Montel 14:58 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/from-data-to-clarity-building-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/123488548/53ad5dd282245b550d4775fc8ac367d1/standard/download-30-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/from-oversupply-to-flexibility-how <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/from-oversupply-to-flexibility-how"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/123493395/a8419fb9c5b0ec681af7c873f2869385/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123493395 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:53:38 GMT From oversupply to flexibility: How Europe can reduce negative price hours Montel 18:26 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/from-oversupply-to-flexibility-how"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/123493395/a8419fb9c5b0ec681af7c873f2869385/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/seeing-the-shortfall-before-it-1 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/seeing-the-shortfall-before-it-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/123503558/b1ba70be5577bd0d28e2870fe41d652a/standard/download-33-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123503558 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:17:10 GMT Seeing the shortfall before it happens forecasting imbalance in real time Montel 24:36 <p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/seeing-the-shortfall-before-it-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/123503558/b1ba70be5577bd0d28e2870fe41d652a/standard/download-33-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/us-grip-on-europes-lng-faces-qatari <p><p>With Qatar set to ramp up LNG exports significantly over the coming years, more volumes could be heading to Europe. </p><p> Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Giovanni Bettinelli, Analyst &amp; Advisor, GFB Insight; Cristian Signoretto, Director, Global Gas &amp; LNG Portfolio, Eni; Liz Westcott, Acting CEO, Woodside Energy.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/us-grip-on-europes-lng-faces-qatari"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/123672657/de8eaa10013f100b9cfb689ac40a4444/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123672657 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:31:33 GMT US grip on Europe’s LNG faces Qatari challenge With Qatar set to ramp up LNG exports significantly over the coming years, more volumes could be heading to Europe. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Giovanni Bettinelli, Analyst Advisor, GFB Insight; Cristian Signoretto, Director, Global Gas LNG Portfolio, Eni; Liz Westcott, Acting CEO, Woodside Energy. With Qatar set to ramp up LNG exports significantly over the coming years, more volumes could be heading to Europe. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Giovanni Bettinelli, Analyst Advisor, GFB... Montel 02:42 <p><p>With Qatar set to ramp up LNG exports significantly over the coming years, more volumes could be heading to Europe. </p><p> Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Giovanni Bettinelli, Analyst &amp; Advisor, GFB Insight; Cristian Signoretto, Director, Global Gas &amp; LNG Portfolio, Eni; Liz Westcott, Acting CEO, Woodside Energy.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/us-grip-on-europes-lng-faces-qatari"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/123672657/de8eaa10013f100b9cfb689ac40a4444/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/lessons-in-war-can-europe-learn <p><p>Russian missiles and drones have destroyed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Millions are without power or heating. &nbsp;Now into its fourth year, the war has disrupted the world’s energy supply. What are the key lessons for Europe?</p><p>Reporting by Christopher Eales, France Editor, Montel News.&nbsp;</p><p>Contributors:&nbsp;Henning Gloystein - Managing Director of Energy and Resources, Eurasia Group.</p><p>Hanns Koenig - Managing Director, Aurora Energy Research EMEA.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/lessons-in-war-can-europe-learn"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/123573465/44c6d1bfedde9edee4a61066ee545290/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123573465 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:55:55 GMT Lessons in war: Can Europe learn from the carnage in Ukraine? Russian missiles and drones have destroyed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Millions are without power or heating. Now into its fourth year, the war has disrupted the world’s energy supply. What are the key lessons for Europe?Reporting by Christopher Eales, France Editor, Montel News.Contributors:Henning Gloystein - Managing Director of Energy and Resources, Eurasia Group.Hanns Koenig - Managing Director, Aurora Energy Research EMEA. Russian missiles and drones have destroyed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Millions are without power or heating. Now into its fourth year, the war has disrupted the world’s energy supply. What are the key lessons for Europe?Reporting by... Montel 02:15 <p><p>Russian missiles and drones have destroyed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Millions are without power or heating. &nbsp;Now into its fourth year, the war has disrupted the world’s energy supply. What are the key lessons for Europe?</p><p>Reporting by Christopher Eales, France Editor, Montel News.&nbsp;</p><p>Contributors:&nbsp;Henning Gloystein - Managing Director of Energy and Resources, Eurasia Group.</p><p>Hanns Koenig - Managing Director, Aurora Energy Research EMEA.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/lessons-in-war-can-europe-learn"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968571/123573465/44c6d1bfedde9edee4a61066ee545290/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/february-freeze-could-drain-german <p><p>Forecasters warn a severe February freeze could drain German gas storage to single‑digit fills by April, triggering sharp gas and power spot-price spikes. A breaking polar vortex may unleash cold, windless conditions leaving supplies tight for the remainder of this winter and even next.</p><p>Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Montel News.&nbsp;</p><p>Contributor: Robin Girmes - Founder &amp; CEO, Energy Weather.&nbsp;</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/february-freeze-could-drain-german"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454431/21b40d464dd2564e92a737278e55c43d/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123454431 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:44:57 GMT February freeze could drain German gas storage, boost energy prices Forecasters warn a severe February freeze could drain German gas storage to single‑digit fills by April, triggering sharp gas and power spot-price spikes. A breaking polar vortex may unleash cold, windless conditions leaving supplies tight for the remainder of this winter and even next.Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Montel News.Contributor: Robin Girmes - Founder CEO, Energy Weather. Forecasters warn a severe February freeze could drain German gas storage to single‑digit fills by April, triggering sharp gas and power spot-price spikes. A breaking polar vortex may unleash cold, windless conditions leaving supplies tight for the... Montel 02:48 <p><p>Forecasters warn a severe February freeze could drain German gas storage to single‑digit fills by April, triggering sharp gas and power spot-price spikes. A breaking polar vortex may unleash cold, windless conditions leaving supplies tight for the remainder of this winter and even next.</p><p>Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Montel News.&nbsp;</p><p>Contributor: Robin Girmes - Founder &amp; CEO, Energy Weather.&nbsp;</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/february-freeze-could-drain-german"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454431/21b40d464dd2564e92a737278e55c43d/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/picasso-unpacked-insights-and-1 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/picasso-unpacked-insights-and-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/123006221/7c1ee9f394482139c681d6b425fed141/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/123006221 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:42:27 GMT Picasso unpacked: insights and future moves Montel 01:00:51 <p><p></p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/picasso-unpacked-insights-and-1"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/123006221/7c1ee9f394482139c681d6b425fed141/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> webinars http://video.montel.energy/will-norway-turn-to-nuclear-to-meet <p><p>Analysts have warned that Norway risks turning into a net importer of electricity in the early 2030s due to strong demand growth and domestic opposition to build onshore wind farms. Can nuclear power solve the country’s long term supply challenge? </p><p>Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributors: Jonny Hesthammer, CEO, Norsk Kjernekraft; Sigbjorn Seland, Chief analyst, StormGeo.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-norway-turn-to-nuclear-to-meet"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/122768258/1f8b2adc94398c9b5fcf2865f23c5597/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/122768258 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:21:57 GMT Will Norway turn to nuclear to meet demand growth? Analysts have warned that Norway risks turning into a net importer of electricity in the early 2030s due to strong demand growth and domestic opposition to build onshore wind farms. Can nuclear power solve the country’s long term supply challenge? Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributors: Jonny Hesthammer, CEO, Norsk Kjernekraft; Sigbjorn Seland, Chief analyst, StormGeo. Analysts have warned that Norway risks turning into a net importer of electricity in the early 2030s due to strong demand growth and domestic opposition to build onshore wind farms. Can nuclear power solve the country’s long term supply challenge?... Montel 02:49 <p><p>Analysts have warned that Norway risks turning into a net importer of electricity in the early 2030s due to strong demand growth and domestic opposition to build onshore wind farms. Can nuclear power solve the country’s long term supply challenge? </p><p>Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributors: Jonny Hesthammer, CEO, Norsk Kjernekraft; Sigbjorn Seland, Chief analyst, StormGeo.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/will-norway-turn-to-nuclear-to-meet"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/122768258/1f8b2adc94398c9b5fcf2865f23c5597/standard/download-18-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/europes-lng-imports-face-choppy <p><p>Europe’s LNG imports are expected to grow again this year, potentially reaching new record levels. The chilled fuel remains vital for the region’s energy security amid its transition to cleaner technologies. However, a variety of factors – including supply and demand trends, geopolitical developments, and policy decisions – will continue to shape market flows. </p><p>Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Erisa Pasko, Senior European Gas Analyst, Energy Aspects; Ronald Pinto, Principal Insight Analyst for LNG &amp; Natural Gas, Kpler; Olumide Ajayi, Senior LNG Specialist, LSEG.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/europes-lng-imports-face-choppy"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/122531599/56284b75f9638ea1b44a9a2430aa9e35/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/122531599 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:33:39 GMT Europe’s LNG imports face choppy supply in 2026 Europe’s LNG imports are expected to grow again this year, potentially reaching new record levels. The chilled fuel remains vital for the region’s energy security amid its transition to cleaner technologies. However, a variety of factors – including supply and demand trends, geopolitical developments, and policy decisions – will continue to shape market flows. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Erisa Pasko, Senior European Gas Analyst, Energy Aspects; Ronald Pinto, Principal Insight Analyst for LNG Natural Gas, Kpler; Olumide Ajayi, Senior LNG Specialist, LSEG. Europe’s LNG imports are expected to grow again this year, potentially reaching new record levels. The chilled fuel remains vital for the region’s energy security amid its transition to cleaner technologies. However, a variety of factors –... Montel 02:45 <p><p>Europe’s LNG imports are expected to grow again this year, potentially reaching new record levels. The chilled fuel remains vital for the region’s energy security amid its transition to cleaner technologies. However, a variety of factors – including supply and demand trends, geopolitical developments, and policy decisions – will continue to shape market flows. </p><p>Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Erisa Pasko, Senior European Gas Analyst, Energy Aspects; Ronald Pinto, Principal Insight Analyst for LNG &amp; Natural Gas, Kpler; Olumide Ajayi, Senior LNG Specialist, LSEG.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/europes-lng-imports-face-choppy"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968579/122531599/56284b75f9638ea1b44a9a2430aa9e35/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/italian-batteries-the-blueprint-for <p><p>The roll out of storage in southern Italy could solve the problem of intermittent renewable output as well as stabilising prices. The rest of Europe will be watching closely.&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel.</p><p>Contributors: Giorgio Perico, Senior Consultant, Key to Energy. Andrea Marchisio, Founding Partner, Elemens.&nbsp;</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/italian-batteries-the-blueprint-for"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/122259516/36eb9ac882bb090dc83c0a8a85598bbb/standard/download-22-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/122259516 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:43:47 GMT Italian batteries: the blueprint for Europe? The roll out of storage in southern Italy could solve the problem of intermittent renewable output as well as stabilising prices. The rest of Europe will be watching closely.Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel.Contributors: Giorgio Perico, Senior Consultant, Key to Energy. Andrea Marchisio, Founding Partner, Elemens. The roll out of storage in southern Italy could solve the problem of intermittent renewable output as well as stabilising prices. The rest of Europe will be watching closely.Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel.Contributors:... Montel 02:16 <p><p>The roll out of storage in southern Italy could solve the problem of intermittent renewable output as well as stabilising prices. The rest of Europe will be watching closely.&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel.</p><p>Contributors: Giorgio Perico, Senior Consultant, Key to Energy. Andrea Marchisio, Founding Partner, Elemens.&nbsp;</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/italian-batteries-the-blueprint-for"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/122259516/36eb9ac882bb090dc83c0a8a85598bbb/standard/download-22-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/auction-flop-stalls-germanys <p><p>Germany has ambitious plans to grow offshore wind as part of its efforts to secure 80% of its power from renewables by 2030. But a recent tender failed – a bad sign for an industry the country had hoped to grow from 9 GW at present to 30 GW by the turn of the decade. The industry says Germany is going about developing the sector the wrong way – and that time is running out to get investment back on track.</p><p>Reporting by Nathan Witkop, clean energy desk editor, Montel News.</p><p>Speakers: Matthias Janssen, associate director, Frontier Economics; Katherina Reiche, federal minister for economic affairs and energy, Germany; and Andreas Mummert, policy director, German offshore wind energy foundation. This video was first published on 23.09.2025</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/auction-flop-stalls-germanys"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/116700717/63c879fd76a80aa0613f719365999336/standard/download-22-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/116700717 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:54:55 GMT Auction flop stalls Germany's offshore wind Germany has ambitious plans to grow offshore wind as part of its efforts to secure 80% of its power from renewables by 2030. But a recent tender failed – a bad sign for an industry the country had hoped to grow from 9 GW at present to 30 GW by the turn of the decade. The industry says Germany is going about developing the sector the wrong way – and that time is running out to get investment back on track.Reporting by Nathan Witkop, clean energy desk editor, Montel News.Speakers: Matthias Janssen, associate director, Frontier Economics; Katherina Reiche, federal minister for economic affairs and energy, Germany; and Andreas Mummert, policy director, German offshore wind energy foundation. This video was first published on 23.09.2025 Germany has ambitious plans to grow offshore wind as part of its efforts to secure 80% of its power from renewables by 2030. But a recent tender failed – a bad sign for an industry the country had hoped to grow from 9 GW at present to 30 GW by the... Montel 02:48 <p><p>Germany has ambitious plans to grow offshore wind as part of its efforts to secure 80% of its power from renewables by 2030. But a recent tender failed – a bad sign for an industry the country had hoped to grow from 9 GW at present to 30 GW by the turn of the decade. The industry says Germany is going about developing the sector the wrong way – and that time is running out to get investment back on track.</p><p>Reporting by Nathan Witkop, clean energy desk editor, Montel News.</p><p>Speakers: Matthias Janssen, associate director, Frontier Economics; Katherina Reiche, federal minister for economic affairs and energy, Germany; and Andreas Mummert, policy director, German offshore wind energy foundation. This video was first published on 23.09.2025</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/auction-flop-stalls-germanys"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968566/116700717/63c879fd76a80aa0613f719365999336/standard/download-22-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/slovakia-faces-hard-landing-from <p><p><strong>S</strong>lovakia was among the hardest hit European nations when Russian gas transiting via Ukraine ended at the start of this year. Together with Hungary, the two countries have been outspoken in their criticism of EU plans to phase out all Russian gas by the end of 2027. But what has been the impact on supply and costs so far, and what can – or should – Slovakia do to mitigate this?&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.</p><p>Contributors: Michal Lalik, Director of the Trade Division, SPP; Pavel Hradek, Founder, Slovak Gas Museum. This video was first published on 09.09.2025</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/slovakia-faces-hard-landing-from"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/115983359/e56703b046d6c9266102f6fee2be6147/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/115983359 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:45:44 GMT Slovakia faces hard landing from Russian gas exit Slovakia was among the hardest hit European nations when Russian gas transiting via Ukraine ended at the start of this year. Together with Hungary, the two countries have been outspoken in their criticism of EU plans to phase out all Russian gas by the end of 2027. But what has been the impact on supply and costs so far, and what can – or should – Slovakia do to mitigate this?Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.Contributors: Michal Lalik, Director of the Trade Division, SPP; Pavel Hradek, Founder, Slovak Gas Museum. This video was first published on 09.09.2025 Slovakia was among the hardest hit European nations when Russian gas transiting via Ukraine ended at the start of this year. Together with Hungary, the two countries have been outspoken in their criticism of EU plans to phase out all Russian gas... Montel 02:47 <p><p><strong>S</strong>lovakia was among the hardest hit European nations when Russian gas transiting via Ukraine ended at the start of this year. Together with Hungary, the two countries have been outspoken in their criticism of EU plans to phase out all Russian gas by the end of 2027. But what has been the impact on supply and costs so far, and what can – or should – Slovakia do to mitigate this?&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.</p><p>Contributors: Michal Lalik, Director of the Trade Division, SPP; Pavel Hradek, Founder, Slovak Gas Museum. This video was first published on 09.09.2025</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/slovakia-faces-hard-landing-from"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968555/115983359/e56703b046d6c9266102f6fee2be6147/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/a-complex-web-nordic-balancing <p><p>Huge price swings, unpredictability and an increase in complexity have led to widespread criticism of the Nordic balancing market.</p><p>Reporting by Snoljfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.</p><p>Contributors: Matthew Creese, Head of Market Operations for Wind &amp; Solar, Aneo; Priyanka Shinde, Nordic Expert, Montel Analytics; Armen Kasparov, Head of Energy Trading &amp; Portfolio Management,&nbsp; Eesti Energia.</p><p></p><p>This video was first published on 02.09.2025.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/a-complex-web-nordic-balancing"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968577/115764553/38d75bd0d9711f7b489a794b7a9490a5/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/115764553 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:42:04 GMT A complex web? Nordic balancing market under fire Huge price swings, unpredictability and an increase in complexity have led to widespread criticism of the Nordic balancing market.Reporting by Snoljfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.Contributors: Matthew Creese, Head of Market Operations for Wind Solar, Aneo; Priyanka Shinde, Nordic Expert, Montel Analytics; Armen Kasparov, Head of Energy Trading Portfolio Management, Eesti Energia.This video was first published on 02.09.2025. Huge price swings, unpredictability and an increase in complexity have led to widespread criticism of the Nordic balancing market.Reporting by Snoljfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.Contributors: Matthew Creese, Head of Market... Montel 02:41 <p><p>Huge price swings, unpredictability and an increase in complexity have led to widespread criticism of the Nordic balancing market.</p><p>Reporting by Snoljfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.</p><p>Contributors: Matthew Creese, Head of Market Operations for Wind &amp; Solar, Aneo; Priyanka Shinde, Nordic Expert, Montel Analytics; Armen Kasparov, Head of Energy Trading &amp; Portfolio Management,&nbsp; Eesti Energia.</p><p></p><p>This video was first published on 02.09.2025.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/a-complex-web-nordic-balancing"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968577/115764553/38d75bd0d9711f7b489a794b7a9490a5/standard/download-26-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/russian-gas-no-never-again-says-eu <p><p>It's been a busy first year for the EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. The Iberian blackout, grid congestion, curtailment of renewable energy and a record number of negative prices. How does he plan to tackle some of these issues in 2026?</p><p>In this episode, Richard sits down with the EU´s top energy official in the heart of the European Commission to discuss the details of his grids package released earlier this week, his stance on the future of Russian gas supplies, and how he is trying to work with member states who oppose the ban.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Contributor: Fatima Sadouki - Brussel's Reporter, Montel News</p><p>Guest: Dan Jorgensen - European Commissioner for Energy</p><p>Editor: Oscar Birk</p><p>Producer: Sarah Knowles</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/russian-gas-no-never-again-says-eu"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/119613135/28295576a12994284b3c49679fcac2ae/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/119613135 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:04:02 GMT Russian gas? “No, never again” says EU Energy Commissioner It's been a busy first year for the EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. The Iberian blackout, grid congestion, curtailment of renewable energy and a record number of negative prices. How does he plan to tackle some of these issues in 2026?In this episode, Richard sits down with the EU´s top energy official in the heart of the European Commission to discuss the details of his grids package released earlier this week, his stance on the future of Russian gas supplies, and how he is trying to work with member states who oppose the ban.Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsContributor: Fatima Sadouki - Brussel's Reporter, Montel NewsGuest: Dan Jorgensen - European Commissioner for EnergyEditor: Oscar BirkProducer: Sarah Knowles It's been a busy first year for the EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. The Iberian blackout, grid congestion, curtailment of renewable energy and a record number of negative prices. How does he plan to tackle some of these issues in 2026?In... Montel 27:46 <p><p>It's been a busy first year for the EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. The Iberian blackout, grid congestion, curtailment of renewable energy and a record number of negative prices. How does he plan to tackle some of these issues in 2026?</p><p>In this episode, Richard sits down with the EU´s top energy official in the heart of the European Commission to discuss the details of his grids package released earlier this week, his stance on the future of Russian gas supplies, and how he is trying to work with member states who oppose the ban.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News</p><p>Contributor: Fatima Sadouki - Brussel's Reporter, Montel News</p><p>Guest: Dan Jorgensen - European Commissioner for Energy</p><p>Editor: Oscar Birk</p><p>Producer: Sarah Knowles</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/russian-gas-no-never-again-says-eu"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/119613135/28295576a12994284b3c49679fcac2ae/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/iberian-blackout-reignites-battle <p><p>The Iberian blackout in April has reignited and intensified the debate over Spain’s nuclear future. Nuclear proponents are pushing for licence extensions so that nuclear energy can shore up the country’s power system, while critics question the cost of such a move and what repercussions it might have for the green transition. </p><p>Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel News. </p><p>Contributor: Pedro Linares, Energy regulation expert and professor at Comillas University.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/iberian-blackout-reignites-battle"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/119428527/7d5826dec043783a96bc0dd55e126ec8/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/119428527 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:42:27 GMT Iberian blackout reignites battle over Spain’s nuclear future The Iberian blackout in April has reignited and intensified the debate over Spain’s nuclear future. Nuclear proponents are pushing for licence extensions so that nuclear energy can shore up the country’s power system, while critics question the cost of such a move and what repercussions it might have for the green transition. Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel News. Contributor: Pedro Linares, Energy regulation expert and professor at Comillas University. The Iberian blackout in April has reignited and intensified the debate over Spain’s nuclear future. Nuclear proponents are pushing for licence extensions so that nuclear energy can shore up the country’s power system, while critics question the... Montel 03:00 <p><p>The Iberian blackout in April has reignited and intensified the debate over Spain’s nuclear future. Nuclear proponents are pushing for licence extensions so that nuclear energy can shore up the country’s power system, while critics question the cost of such a move and what repercussions it might have for the green transition. </p><p>Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel News. </p><p>Contributor: Pedro Linares, Energy regulation expert and professor at Comillas University.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/iberian-blackout-reignites-battle"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/119428527/7d5826dec043783a96bc0dd55e126ec8/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/could-norways-fixed-price-power <p><p>Although Nordic wholesale power prices are already expected to rise around 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 due to lower hydropower reserves, Norway’s new fixed-price scheme, known as the “Norway price”, could push prices spikes even higher on cold days with little wind. </p><p>Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News. </p><p>Contributor: Eylert Ellefsen, Senior analyst, Montel EQ.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/could-norways-fixed-price-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/119156167/b94671207ab84e49817ac7b279b27528/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/119156167 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:58:59 GMT Could Norway’s fixed-price power scheme deepen Nordic hydro, wind woes? Although Nordic wholesale power prices are already expected to rise around 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 due to lower hydropower reserves, Norway’s new fixed-price scheme, known as the “Norway price”, could push prices spikes even higher on cold days with little wind. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News. Contributor: Eylert Ellefsen, Senior analyst, Montel EQ. Although Nordic wholesale power prices are already expected to rise around 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 due to lower hydropower reserves, Norway’s new fixed-price scheme, known as the “Norway price”, could push prices spikes even... Montel 02:20 <p><p>Although Nordic wholesale power prices are already expected to rise around 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 due to lower hydropower reserves, Norway’s new fixed-price scheme, known as the “Norway price”, could push prices spikes even higher on cold days with little wind. </p><p>Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News. </p><p>Contributor: Eylert Ellefsen, Senior analyst, Montel EQ.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/could-norways-fixed-price-power"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968575/119156167/b94671207ab84e49817ac7b279b27528/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/germany-floats-energy-subsidies-for <p><p>Germany wants to offer energy intensive companies access to a subsidised power price starting from next year. This comes amid mounting pressure on policymakers to restore the competitiveness of industrial sectors struggling to compete against global rivals with much cheaper energy. The government has all but finalised talks with the European Commission to make its plans conform to the EU’s competition rules. Those restrictions ensure the government’s relief will buy a limited respite, at best.&nbsp;Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor, Clean energy desk, Montel News. Contributors: Matthias Belitz, Head of energy policy, VCI; Fabian Huneke, Project leader, Agora Energiewende.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/germany-floats-energy-subsidies-for"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/118923858/a5b38c8196efb525b1bd7591a46b8017/standard/download-25-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/118923858 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:15:27 GMT Germany floats energy subsidies for its beleaguered industry Germany wants to offer energy intensive companies access to a subsidised power price starting from next year. This comes amid mounting pressure on policymakers to restore the competitiveness of industrial sectors struggling to compete against global rivals with much cheaper energy. The government has all but finalised talks with the European Commission to make its plans conform to the EU’s competition rules. Those restrictions ensure the government’s relief will buy a limited respite, at best.Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor, Clean energy desk, Montel News. Contributors: Matthias Belitz, Head of energy policy, VCI; Fabian Huneke, Project leader, Agora Energiewende. Germany wants to offer energy intensive companies access to a subsidised power price starting from next year. This comes amid mounting pressure on policymakers to restore the competitiveness of industrial sectors struggling to compete against... Montel 02:01 <p><p>Germany wants to offer energy intensive companies access to a subsidised power price starting from next year. This comes amid mounting pressure on policymakers to restore the competitiveness of industrial sectors struggling to compete against global rivals with much cheaper energy. The government has all but finalised talks with the European Commission to make its plans conform to the EU’s competition rules. Those restrictions ensure the government’s relief will buy a limited respite, at best.&nbsp;Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor, Clean energy desk, Montel News. Contributors: Matthias Belitz, Head of energy policy, VCI; Fabian Huneke, Project leader, Agora Energiewende.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/germany-floats-energy-subsidies-for"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968559/118923858/a5b38c8196efb525b1bd7591a46b8017/standard/download-25-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/declining-electricity-demand <p><p>The UK’s electricity demand is on the decline, calling into question optimistic forecasts of a significant upturn. With system operator Neso building a grid equipped to manage an abundance of renewables, will data centres stem a potential oversupply?</p><p>Reporting by Kelly Paul, Reporter, Montel News. </p><p>Contributors: Dhara Vyas, CEO, Energy UK; and Simon Gallagher, Managing director, UK Networks Services.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/declining-electricity-demand"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/118642139/1b587efa5fe87e196a937e6067b226f8/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/118642139 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:05:25 GMT Declining electricity demand questions UK power scenarios The UK’s electricity demand is on the decline, calling into question optimistic forecasts of a significant upturn. With system operator Neso building a grid equipped to manage an abundance of renewables, will data centres stem a potential oversupply?Reporting by Kelly Paul, Reporter, Montel News. Contributors: Dhara Vyas, CEO, Energy UK; and Simon Gallagher, Managing director, UK Networks Services. The UK’s electricity demand is on the decline, calling into question optimistic forecasts of a significant upturn. With system operator Neso building a grid equipped to manage an abundance of renewables, will data centres stem a potential... Montel 01:53 <p><p>The UK’s electricity demand is on the decline, calling into question optimistic forecasts of a significant upturn. With system operator Neso building a grid equipped to manage an abundance of renewables, will data centres stem a potential oversupply?</p><p>Reporting by Kelly Paul, Reporter, Montel News. </p><p>Contributors: Dhara Vyas, CEO, Energy UK; and Simon Gallagher, Managing director, UK Networks Services.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/declining-electricity-demand"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968567/118642139/1b587efa5fe87e196a937e6067b226f8/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/dunkelflaute-alert-windless-cold <p><p>Europe is bracing for another winter as its power system is rewired around renewables like wind and solar. But with flexible fossil fuels being scaled back, unease is growing about the possibility of a “Dunkelflaute”— a windless cold snap that hits when demand peaks and has been responsible for catapulting prices overnight over the last year. </p><p>Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News. Contributor: Alessandro Armenia, Insight Analyst Power, Kpler.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/dunkelflaute-alert-windless-cold"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/118513685/e615c4dc7b6431187196b03eab4c76e0/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/118513685 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:50:58 GMT Dunkelflaute Alert — windless cold snaps could send prices soaring once more Europe is bracing for another winter as its power system is rewired around renewables like wind and solar. But with flexible fossil fuels being scaled back, unease is growing about the possibility of a “Dunkelflaute”— a windless cold snap that hits when demand peaks and has been responsible for catapulting prices overnight over the last year. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News. Contributor: Alessandro Armenia, Insight Analyst Power, Kpler. Europe is bracing for another winter as its power system is rewired around renewables like wind and solar. But with flexible fossil fuels being scaled back, unease is growing about the possibility of a “Dunkelflaute”— a windless cold snap that... Montel 02:41 <p><p>Europe is bracing for another winter as its power system is rewired around renewables like wind and solar. But with flexible fossil fuels being scaled back, unease is growing about the possibility of a “Dunkelflaute”— a windless cold snap that hits when demand peaks and has been responsible for catapulting prices overnight over the last year. </p><p>Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News. Contributor: Alessandro Armenia, Insight Analyst Power, Kpler.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/dunkelflaute-alert-windless-cold"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968580/118513685/e615c4dc7b6431187196b03eab4c76e0/standard/download-17-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/rotterdams-coal-era-fades-amid <p><p>The port of Rotterdam has been a key European gateway for coal imports for decades, but with the EU’s phasing out of this dirty fossil fuel amid the transition to cleaner fuels, how is the port adapting? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Refke Gunnewijk, Manager Clean Industry &amp; Transport, Port of Rotterdam Authority; Dico Regoord, Commercial Director, ZHD Stevedores</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/rotterdams-coal-era-fades-amid"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/118355676/7bec52f99bc4860d6b494d7b20146497/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/118355676 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:39:29 GMT Rotterdam’s coal era fades amid energy transition The port of Rotterdam has been a key European gateway for coal imports for decades, but with the EU’s phasing out of this dirty fossil fuel amid the transition to cleaner fuels, how is the port adapting? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Refke Gunnewijk, Manager Clean Industry Transport, Port of Rotterdam Authority; Dico Regoord, Commercial Director, ZHD Stevedores The port of Rotterdam has been a key European gateway for coal imports for decades, but with the EU’s phasing out of this dirty fossil fuel amid the transition to cleaner fuels, how is the port adapting? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy... Montel 02:33 <p><p>The port of Rotterdam has been a key European gateway for coal imports for decades, but with the EU’s phasing out of this dirty fossil fuel amid the transition to cleaner fuels, how is the port adapting? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Refke Gunnewijk, Manager Clean Industry &amp; Transport, Port of Rotterdam Authority; Dico Regoord, Commercial Director, ZHD Stevedores</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/rotterdams-coal-era-fades-amid"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968558/118355676/7bec52f99bc4860d6b494d7b20146497/standard/download-19-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/frances-energy-turmoil-is-there <p><p>France's political landscape is frozen, jeopardizing beleaguered president Emmanual Macron's plans for massive investment in nuclear power and renewables set out in a 2022 speech at Belfort.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Can the country break the ice with presidential elections looming?&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel News. Contributors:&nbsp;Julien Teddé, &nbsp;CEO Opera Energie; Maxence Cordiez, expert, Montagne Institute;&nbsp;Samantha Arriaga. Energy analyst, Veolia;&nbsp;Pierre Jeremie, Head of investment, Hy24; and Marie Dégremont, Associate researcher, SciencePo Paris.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/frances-energy-turmoil-is-there"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/118104444/b311322758bfbb873272aa22f4cf9c96/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/118104444 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:38:21 GMT France's energy turmoil – Is there any way out? France's political landscape is frozen, jeopardizing beleaguered president Emmanual Macron's plans for massive investment in nuclear power and renewables set out in a 2022 speech at Belfort.Can the country break the ice with presidential elections looming?Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel News. Contributors:Julien Teddé, CEO Opera Energie; Maxence Cordiez, expert, Montagne Institute;Samantha Arriaga. Energy analyst, Veolia;Pierre Jeremie, Head of investment, Hy24; and Marie Dégremont, Associate researcher, SciencePo Paris. France's political landscape is frozen, jeopardizing beleaguered president Emmanual Macron's plans for massive investment in nuclear power and renewables set out in a 2022 speech at Belfort.Can the country break the ice with presidential elections... Montel 02:31 <p><p>France's political landscape is frozen, jeopardizing beleaguered president Emmanual Macron's plans for massive investment in nuclear power and renewables set out in a 2022 speech at Belfort.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Can the country break the ice with presidential elections looming?&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel News. Contributors:&nbsp;Julien Teddé, &nbsp;CEO Opera Energie; Maxence Cordiez, expert, Montagne Institute;&nbsp;Samantha Arriaga. Energy analyst, Veolia;&nbsp;Pierre Jeremie, Head of investment, Hy24; and Marie Dégremont, Associate researcher, SciencePo Paris.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/frances-energy-turmoil-is-there"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968568/118104444/b311322758bfbb873272aa22f4cf9c96/standard/download-20-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/can-a-new-electricity-highway <p><p>Norway’s problems with transmission bottlenecks are long-running, but the issue has become even more acute in recent years, as new interconnectors, rapid electrification and heavier precipitation in the north of the country have clearly exposed grid limitations. On 2 October, a new 420 kV Aurland-Sogndal power line was brought into service, immediately strengthening power flows between Norway’s western NO5 and central NO3 bidding zones. But what role is this new electricity line going to play in bridging the country’s significant power price gap between the hydro-rich north and demand-heavy south?</p><p>Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributor: Tord Lien, Head of Communication, Tronderenergi.</p><p>Footage of construction work on the Aurland/Sogndal power line was provided by Norwegian TSO Statnett.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/can-a-new-electricity-highway"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/117811599/a978facdc959353de0e0d5bb12abdaf3/standard/download-36-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/117811599 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:03:07 GMT Can a new electricity highway bridge Norway’s price gap? Norway’s problems with transmission bottlenecks are long-running, but the issue has become even more acute in recent years, as new interconnectors, rapid electrification and heavier precipitation in the north of the country have clearly exposed grid limitations. On 2 October, a new 420 kV Aurland-Sogndal power line was brought into service, immediately strengthening power flows between Norway’s western NO5 and central NO3 bidding zones. But what role is this new electricity line going to play in bridging the country’s significant power price gap between the hydro-rich north and demand-heavy south?Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributor: Tord Lien, Head of Communication, Tronderenergi.Footage of construction work on the Aurland/Sogndal power line was provided by Norwegian TSO Statnett. Norway’s problems with transmission bottlenecks are long-running, but the issue has become even more acute in recent years, as new interconnectors, rapid electrification and heavier precipitation in the north of the country have clearly exposed... Montel 02:48 <p><p>Norway’s problems with transmission bottlenecks are long-running, but the issue has become even more acute in recent years, as new interconnectors, rapid electrification and heavier precipitation in the north of the country have clearly exposed grid limitations. On 2 October, a new 420 kV Aurland-Sogndal power line was brought into service, immediately strengthening power flows between Norway’s western NO5 and central NO3 bidding zones. But what role is this new electricity line going to play in bridging the country’s significant power price gap between the hydro-rich north and demand-heavy south?</p><p>Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributor: Tord Lien, Head of Communication, Tronderenergi.</p><p>Footage of construction work on the Aurland/Sogndal power line was provided by Norwegian TSO Statnett.</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/can-a-new-electricity-highway"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968569/117811599/a978facdc959353de0e0d5bb12abdaf3/standard/download-36-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p>