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/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/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/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/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/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/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/german-regulator-talks-gas-storage <p><p>In this week's episode, the president of the federal network agency discusses the critical issues facing Germany's energy market as the country waits for the new government to take the reins.</p><p style="text-align: start">How will Germany - and Europe - fill gas storage ahead of the winter, given the current unattractive prices? We also talk about the pressure the country faces to split its price zone, and the outlook for power demand amid a challenging macro-economic environment for German industry.&nbsp;<br></p><p style="text-align: start">Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News<br>Guest:&nbsp; Klaus Müller - President, The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur); Nathan Witkop - Editor, Clean Energy Desk<br></p><p style="text-align: start">Editor: Oscar Birk, Bled Maliqi<br>Producer: Sarah Knowles</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/german-regulator-talks-gas-storage"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/111830186/f50dcbedc836a73a648bebc90186b7bd/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/111830186 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:02:53 GMT German regulator talks gas storage, price zone split In this week's episode, the president of the federal network agency discusses the critical issues facing Germany's energy market as the country waits for the new government to take the reins.How will Germany - and Europe - fill gas storage ahead of the winter, given the current unattractive prices? We also talk about the pressure the country faces to split its price zone, and the outlook for power demand amid a challenging macro-economic environment for German industry.Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuest: Klaus Müller - President, The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur); Nathan Witkop - Editor, Clean Energy DeskEditor: Oscar Birk, Bled MaliqiProducer: Sarah Knowles In this week's episode, the president of the federal network agency discusses the critical issues facing Germany's energy market as the country waits for the new government to take the reins.How will Germany - and Europe - fill gas storage ahead... Montel 30:53 <p><p>In this week's episode, the president of the federal network agency discusses the critical issues facing Germany's energy market as the country waits for the new government to take the reins.</p><p style="text-align: start">How will Germany - and Europe - fill gas storage ahead of the winter, given the current unattractive prices? We also talk about the pressure the country faces to split its price zone, and the outlook for power demand amid a challenging macro-economic environment for German industry.&nbsp;<br></p><p style="text-align: start">Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News<br>Guest:&nbsp; Klaus Müller - President, The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur); Nathan Witkop - Editor, Clean Energy Desk<br></p><p style="text-align: start">Editor: Oscar Birk, Bled Maliqi<br>Producer: Sarah Knowles</p></p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/german-regulator-talks-gas-storage"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968561/111830186/f50dcbedc836a73a648bebc90186b7bd/standard/download-16-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/regulating-the-unpredictable <p><p>The UK has announced hugely ambitious plans - clean power by 2030. This will involve a massive roll-out of wind, onshore and offshore, solar as well as an expansion of grids and storage. A challenge, certainly. But not impossible, according to Jonathan Brearley, the chief executive of Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator. The CEO also explains why the watchdog thinks zonal, rather than national pricing is the best way forward for the country.&nbsp;<br></p> <p style="text-align: start">In the first episode of Plugged In: the energy news podcast we discuss how the country can meet its targets, the obstacles that stand in the way and why the UK is not close to running out of gas. In fact, the UK will need gas in the future, albeit in a significantly less dependent way, according to Ofgem.<br></p> <p style="text-align: start">Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.</p> <p style="text-align: start">Guest: Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive Officer, Ofgem; Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.&nbsp;</p> </p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/regulating-the-unpredictable"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/109692786/88b94439c0187117856f41727c497bb1/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p> http://video.montel.energy/photo/109692786 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:39:33 GMT Regulating the unpredictable The UK has announced hugely ambitious plans - clean power by 2030. This will involve a massive roll-out of wind, onshore and offshore, solar as well as an expansion of grids and storage. A challenge, certainly. But not impossible, according to Jonathan Brearley, the chief executive of Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator. The CEO also explains why the watchdog thinks zonal, rather than national pricing is the best way forward for the country. In the first episode of Plugged In: the energy news podcast we discuss how the country can meet its targets, the obstacles that stand in the way and why the UK is not close to running out of gas. In fact, the UK will need gas in the future, albeit in a significantly less dependent way, according to Ofgem. Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Guest: Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive Officer, Ofgem; Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. The UK has announced hugely ambitious plans - clean power by 2030. This will involve a massive roll-out of wind, onshore and offshore, solar as well as an expansion of grids and storage. A challenge, certainly. But not impossible, according to... Montel 38:02 <p><p>The UK has announced hugely ambitious plans - clean power by 2030. This will involve a massive roll-out of wind, onshore and offshore, solar as well as an expansion of grids and storage. A challenge, certainly. But not impossible, according to Jonathan Brearley, the chief executive of Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator. The CEO also explains why the watchdog thinks zonal, rather than national pricing is the best way forward for the country.&nbsp;<br></p> <p style="text-align: start">In the first episode of Plugged In: the energy news podcast we discuss how the country can meet its targets, the obstacles that stand in the way and why the UK is not close to running out of gas. In fact, the UK will need gas in the future, albeit in a significantly less dependent way, according to Ofgem.<br></p> <p style="text-align: start">Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.</p> <p style="text-align: start">Guest: Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive Officer, Ofgem; Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News.&nbsp;</p> </p><p><a href="http://video.montel.energy/regulating-the-unpredictable"><img src="http://video.montel.energy/64968556/109692786/88b94439c0187117856f41727c497bb1/standard/download-27-thumbnail.jpg" width="600" height="338"/></a></p>