https://video.montel.energy/german-decongestion-plan-alarms-4 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=125309206 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/125309206/49f2f82ff4f18a4021b714b923c7f5bc/video_medium/german-decongestion-plan-alarms-4-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/125309206/49f2f82ff4f18a4021b714b923c7f5bc/small/german-decongestion-plan-alarms-4-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-04-01T10:24:20+00:00 yes 177 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/geopolitical-uncertainty-brings https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=125186965 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/125186965/73e2d52e64aa154e65c5081ee84b92e8/video_medium/geopolitical-uncertainty-brings-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/125186965/73e2d52e64aa154e65c5081ee84b92e8/small/geopolitical-uncertainty-brings-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-03-27T12:17:40+00:00 yes 150 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/italy-scrambles-to-plug-gas-gap https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=125075041 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/125075041/086fd1954afa33b764222e8e61d2daf1/video_medium/italy-scrambles-to-plug-gas-gap-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/125075041/086fd1954afa33b764222e8e61d2daf1/small/italy-scrambles-to-plug-gas-gap-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-03-24T16:32:31+00:00 yes 161 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/germanys-gas-storage-dilemmastate https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124834836 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/124834836/7fe144d3612a61bec897033e09c86fac/video_medium/germanys-gas-storage-dilemmastate-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/124834836/7fe144d3612a61bec897033e09c86fac/small/germanys-gas-storage-dilemmastate-thumbnail.jpg Germany’s gas-storage dilemma –  state help or market outcome? With gas prices soaring amid a prolonged war in the Middle East, Germany must solve a dilemma when it comes to filling up its storage facilities for next winter. Does it provide regulatory assistance or 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. 2026-03-17T14:04:59+00:00 yes 162 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/another-energy-crisis-boom-or-bust https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124488956 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/124488956/33b7d939f28cd1c7130c87eb7ab4e4e0/video_medium/another-energy-crisis-boom-or-bust-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/124488956/33b7d939f28cd1c7130c87eb7ab4e4e0/small/another-energy-crisis-boom-or-bust-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-03-10T07:01:36+00:00 yes 184 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/cbam-decarbonising-indirect https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124345418 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/124345418/6868289de7c78caa4937a255c3b7029b/video_medium/cbam-decarbonising-indirect-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/124345418/6868289de7c78caa4937a255c3b7029b/small/cbam-decarbonising-indirect-thumbnail.jpg CBAM - Decarbonising indirect electricity emissions for industrial manufacturers Ivana Đurović, Category Manager Renewable Energy, Knauf 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. 2026-03-05T17:08:25+00:00 yes 981 Webinars recordings https://video.montel.energy/cbam-implications-on-power-markets-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124343758 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/124343758/9f0df192d6214d7b491d35c6c9180b6d/video_medium/cbam-implications-on-power-markets-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/124343758/9f0df192d6214d7b491d35c6c9180b6d/small/cbam-implications-on-power-markets-1-thumbnail.jpg CBAM: Implications on power markets in CSEE 2026-03-05T16:12:13+00:00 yes 3414 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/the-risk-of-european-fragmentation https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124338324 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/124338324/ee84f7117649b9cc3ca278a2151ad6ce/video_medium/the-risk-of-european-fragmentation-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/124338324/ee84f7117649b9cc3ca278a2151ad6ce/small/the-risk-of-european-fragmentation-thumbnail.jpg The risk of European fragmentation amid CSEE energy uncertainty Andrés Cala, Geopolitical Energy Analyst, Montel 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:<ul><li>Why Hungary and Slovakia's energy dependencies make them structural vulnerabilities inside the EU</li><li>The limits of LNG as a realistic replacement for pipeline gas in landlocked, cost-sensitive economies</li><li>Turkey's role as a potential southern back door — and the constraints on that route</li><li>Greece–Bulgaria interconnection capacity and what's actually being used</li><li>Why the vertical gas corridor debate is less about infrastructure and more about who pays</li><li>The transparency and liquidity gap in CSEE gas markets</li><li>Whether EU market design reforms are sufficient — and Andrés' blunt answer: no</li></ul>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.A sharp, unfiltered perspective for anyone tracking European energy policy, gas market dynamics, or geopolitical risk. 2026-03-05T14:15:20+00:00 yes 1371 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/bess-market-outlook-in-csee-the-3 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124328113 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/124328113/4e457a3ba9aaa117c63a15948ceaeb30/video_medium/bess-market-outlook-in-csee-the-3-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/124328113/4e457a3ba9aaa117c63a15948ceaeb30/small/bess-market-outlook-in-csee-the-3-thumbnail.jpg BESS market outlook in CSEE: the high-spread investment frontier André Bosschaart, Head of Analytics, Montel EnAppSys 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:<ul><li>How solar, wind and gas generation shape daily price spreads across CWE, Nordic, Iberian and CSEE markets</li><li>Why hydro-dominated grids suppress battery revenues</li><li>The relationship between gas plant efficiency, fleet age and price volatility</li><li>Grid connection challenges and asymmetric connection agreements facing developers today</li><li>The geopolitical dimension: why elevated gas prices — however unfortunate their cause, strengthen the BESS business case </li></ul>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. A sharp, data-driven presentation for anyone working in energy trading, asset optimisation or BESS investment strategy. 2026-03-05T12:05:54+00:00 yes 1405 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/comparison-of-bess-optimization-in https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124325228 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/124325228/12a35cbbe9ed17514f21d7f83b922f41/video_medium/comparison-of-bess-optimization-in-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/124325228/12a35cbbe9ed17514f21d7f83b922f41/small/comparison-of-bess-optimization-in-thumbnail.jpg Comparison of BESS optimization in Western Europe vs CSEE Guy Holding, enspired and Stella Zacharia, CEO, Optimus Energy 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. 2026-03-05T11:27:14+00:00 yes 3031 Webinars recordings https://video.montel.energy/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=124235894 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/124235894/88a6c04b75e693607de521dafee2c91a/video_medium/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/124235894/88a6c04b75e693607de521dafee2c91a/small/middle-east-conflict-impact-on-1-thumbnail.jpg Middle-East conflict: Impact on global gas market 2026-03-03T14:34:50+00:00 yes 2037 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/hourly-go-matching-a-boost-to https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123928601 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/123928601/f39862f9f6d0d634d1f0c8fae5f96441/video_medium/hourly-go-matching-a-boost-to-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/123928601/f39862f9f6d0d634d1f0c8fae5f96441/small/hourly-go-matching-a-boost-to-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-02-23T18:15:05+00:00 yes 160 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/us-grip-on-europes-lng-faces-qatari https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123672657 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/123672657/de8eaa10013f100b9cfb689ac40a4444/video_medium/us-grip-on-europes-lng-faces-qatari-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/123672657/de8eaa10013f100b9cfb689ac40a4444/small/us-grip-on-europes-lng-faces-qatari-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-02-17T10:27:52+00:00 yes 162 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/lessons-in-war-can-europe-learn https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123573465 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/123573465/44c6d1bfedde9edee4a61066ee545290/video_medium/lessons-in-war-can-europe-learn-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/123573465/44c6d1bfedde9edee4a61066ee545290/small/lessons-in-war-can-europe-learn-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-02-13T10:51:41+00:00 yes 135 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/seeing-the-shortfall-before-it-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123503558 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/123503558/b1ba70be5577bd0d28e2870fe41d652a/video_medium/seeing-the-shortfall-before-it-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/123503558/b1ba70be5577bd0d28e2870fe41d652a/small/seeing-the-shortfall-before-it-1-thumbnail.jpg Seeing the shortfall before it happens forecasting imbalance in real time 2026-02-11T14:25:23+00:00 yes 1476 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/from-oversupply-to-flexibility-how https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123493395 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/123493395/a8419fb9c5b0ec681af7c873f2869385/video_medium/from-oversupply-to-flexibility-how-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/123493395/a8419fb9c5b0ec681af7c873f2869385/small/from-oversupply-to-flexibility-how-thumbnail.jpg From oversupply to flexibility: How Europe can reduce negative price hours 2026-02-11T12:19:09+00:00 yes 1106 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/from-data-to-clarity-building-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123488548 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/123488548/53ad5dd282245b550d4775fc8ac367d1/video_medium/from-data-to-clarity-building-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/123488548/53ad5dd282245b550d4775fc8ac367d1/small/from-data-to-clarity-building-1-thumbnail.jpg From Data to Clarity building transparency in Europe's power markets 2026-02-11T11:15:48+00:00 yes 898 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/numeric-intelligence-a-to-z-smarter-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123483760 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/123483760/abd0626d499c6af3199ed99f91f1e724/video_medium/numeric-intelligence-a-to-z-smarter-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/123483760/abd0626d499c6af3199ed99f91f1e724/small/numeric-intelligence-a-to-z-smarter-1-thumbnail.jpg Numeric Intelligence A to Z smarter market insight faster decisions 2026-02-11T10:12:53+00:00 yes 757 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/navigating-complex-energy-markets-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123457308 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/123457308/29d7cd35c5cca9372f4dd7982497dc7d/video_medium/navigating-complex-energy-markets-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/123457308/29d7cd35c5cca9372f4dd7982497dc7d/small/navigating-complex-energy-markets-1-thumbnail.jpg Navigating complex energy markets amid geopolitical turbulence 2026-02-10T13:32:55+00:00 yes 2019 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/february-freeze-could-drain-german https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123454431 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454431/21b40d464dd2564e92a737278e55c43d/video_medium/february-freeze-could-drain-german-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454431/21b40d464dd2564e92a737278e55c43d/small/february-freeze-could-drain-german-thumbnail.jpg 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.  2026-02-10T12:36:13+00:00 yes 168 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/valuing-regional-wind-pv-assets-in-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123454290 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454290/33852259514421e8814a4d6950434456/video_medium/valuing-regional-wind-pv-assets-in-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/123454290/33852259514421e8814a4d6950434456/small/valuing-regional-wind-pv-assets-in-1-thumbnail.jpg Valuing regional wind & PV assets in volatile markets 2026-02-10T12:33:38+00:00 yes 1974 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/optimising-bess-configurations-for-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123450735 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/123450735/5acf877419ddbe7b96eddb47e20dbc3a/video_medium/optimising-bess-configurations-for-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/123450735/5acf877419ddbe7b96eddb47e20dbc3a/small/optimising-bess-configurations-for-1-thumbnail.jpg Optimising BESS configurations for grid constrained environments 2026-02-10T11:30:18+00:00 yes 1730 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/fundamental-analytics-in-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123446129 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/123446129/f2ac4b7a3324c1e9287f969129438caf/video_medium/fundamental-analytics-in-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/123446129/f2ac4b7a3324c1e9287f969129438caf/small/fundamental-analytics-in-power-thumbnail.jpg Fundamental analytics in power markets made easy 2026-02-10T10:18:54+00:00 yes 899 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/picasso-unpacked-insights-and-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=123006221 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/123006221/7c1ee9f394482139c681d6b425fed141/video_medium/picasso-unpacked-insights-and-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/123006221/7c1ee9f394482139c681d6b425fed141/small/picasso-unpacked-insights-and-1-thumbnail.jpg Picasso unpacked: insights and future moves 2026-02-03T15:01:33+00:00 yes 3651 Webinars webinars https://video.montel.energy/will-norway-turn-to-nuclear-to-meet https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=122768258 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/122768258/1f8b2adc94398c9b5fcf2865f23c5597/video_medium/will-norway-turn-to-nuclear-to-meet-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/122768258/1f8b2adc94398c9b5fcf2865f23c5597/small/will-norway-turn-to-nuclear-to-meet-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-01-27T11:19:47+00:00 yes 169 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/two-systems-one-challenge-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=122541092 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/122541092/c3cd03d694be5806f5b52530492edf7e/video_medium/two-systems-one-challenge-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/122541092/c3cd03d694be5806f5b52530492edf7e/small/two-systems-one-challenge-1-thumbnail.jpg Two systems, one challenge: Renewables integration in Germany and France 2026-01-20T14:53:00+00:00 yes 3143 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/europes-lng-imports-face-choppy https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=122531599 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/122531599/56284b75f9638ea1b44a9a2430aa9e35/video_medium/europes-lng-imports-face-choppy-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/122531599/56284b75f9638ea1b44a9a2430aa9e35/small/europes-lng-imports-face-choppy-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2026-01-20T12:25:29+00:00 yes 165 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/italian-batteries-the-blueprint-for https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=122259516 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/122259516/36eb9ac882bb090dc83c0a8a85598bbb/video_medium/italian-batteries-the-blueprint-for-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/122259516/36eb9ac882bb090dc83c0a8a85598bbb/small/italian-batteries-the-blueprint-for-thumbnail.jpg 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.  2026-01-13T11:28:13+00:00 yes 136 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/russian-gas-no-never-again-says-eu https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=119613135 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/119613135/28295576a12994284b3c49679fcac2ae/video_medium/russian-gas-no-never-again-says-eu-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/119613135/28295576a12994284b3c49679fcac2ae/small/russian-gas-no-never-again-says-eu-thumbnail.jpg 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 2025-12-12T07:53:07+00:00 yes 1666 Plugged In – video podcast https://video.montel.energy/q4-2025-outlook-long-term-market-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=119599496 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/119599496/81b90fec3665d931a10ebd1a2754ba77/video_medium/q4-2025-outlook-long-term-market-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/119599496/81b90fec3665d931a10ebd1a2754ba77/small/q4-2025-outlook-long-term-market-1-thumbnail.jpg Q4 2025 Outlook: Long-term market expectations for EU & Nordic power 2025-12-11T14:54:05+00:00 yes 3214 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/iberian-blackout-reignites-battle https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=119428527 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/119428527/7d5826dec043783a96bc0dd55e126ec8/video_medium/iberian-blackout-reignites-battle-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/119428527/7d5826dec043783a96bc0dd55e126ec8/small/iberian-blackout-reignites-battle-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-12-08T16:56:45+00:00 yes 180 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/could-norways-fixed-price-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=119156167 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/119156167/b94671207ab84e49817ac7b279b27528/video_medium/could-norways-fixed-price-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/119156167/b94671207ab84e49817ac7b279b27528/small/could-norways-fixed-price-power-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-12-01T15:34:00+00:00 yes 140 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/germany-floats-energy-subsidies-for https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=118923858 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/118923858/a5b38c8196efb525b1bd7591a46b8017/video_medium/germany-floats-energy-subsidies-for-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/118923858/a5b38c8196efb525b1bd7591a46b8017/small/germany-floats-energy-subsidies-for-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-11-25T10:52:36+00:00 yes 121 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/declining-electricity-demand https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=118642139 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/118642139/1b587efa5fe87e196a937e6067b226f8/video_medium/declining-electricity-demand-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/118642139/1b587efa5fe87e196a937e6067b226f8/small/declining-electricity-demand-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-11-18T09:21:48+00:00 yes 113 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/dunkelflaute-alert-windless-cold https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=118513685 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/118513685/e615c4dc7b6431187196b03eab4c76e0/video_medium/dunkelflaute-alert-windless-cold-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/118513685/e615c4dc7b6431187196b03eab4c76e0/small/dunkelflaute-alert-windless-cold-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-11-13T17:41:30+00:00 yes 161 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/rotterdams-coal-era-fades-amid https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=118355676 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/118355676/7bec52f99bc4860d6b494d7b20146497/video_medium/rotterdams-coal-era-fades-amid-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/118355676/7bec52f99bc4860d6b494d7b20146497/small/rotterdams-coal-era-fades-amid-thumbnail.jpg 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 2025-11-10T14:25:00+00:00 yes 153 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/frances-energy-turmoil-is-there https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=118104444 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/118104444/b311322758bfbb873272aa22f4cf9c96/video_medium/frances-energy-turmoil-is-there-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/118104444/b311322758bfbb873272aa22f4cf9c96/small/frances-energy-turmoil-is-there-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-11-04T11:09:07+00:00 yes 151 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/can-a-new-electricity-highway https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=117811599 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/117811599/a978facdc959353de0e0d5bb12abdaf3/video_medium/can-a-new-electricity-highway-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/117811599/a978facdc959353de0e0d5bb12abdaf3/small/can-a-new-electricity-highway-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-10-27T15:37:16+00:00 yes 168 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/data-centres-from-grid-burden-to https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=117588244 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/117588244/226ff32c8730b554ffeda0edacd12b3d/video_medium/data-centres-from-grid-burden-to-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/117588244/226ff32c8730b554ffeda0edacd12b3d/small/data-centres-from-grid-burden-to-thumbnail.jpg Data centres – From grid burden to flexible asset? In cities like Dublin, London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam, data centres already consume 40-80% of electricity and that power demand is expected to rapidly increase in the years ahead. However, these power-hungry facilities may also have a silver lining. They could actually help stabilise the grid by providing demand response flexibility.Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Correspondent, Montel. Contributor: Stefano Da Empoli, CEO, I-Com. 2025-10-21T12:02:01+00:00 yes 151 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/mind-the-gap-is-the-uks-gas https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=117386194 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/117386194/e1b264f2f2c8d1873faf046c7abef752/video_medium/mind-the-gap-is-the-uks-gas-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/117386194/e1b264f2f2c8d1873faf046c7abef752/small/mind-the-gap-is-the-uks-gas-thumbnail.jpg Mind the Gap – Is the UK’s gas storage shortfall a concern? There is some concern that the UK’s limited gas storage capacity and growing reliance on imports leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions and price spikes. Projects like the Bains redevelopment, in the East Irish Sea, may offer future relief, but will not arrive soon. In the meantime, reducing dependence on gas in power generation and accelerating the renewables rollout will be crucial in stabilising prices and ensuring energy security.Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Tony O’Reilly, CEO & Founder, dCarbonX, Fintan Devenney, Senior Energy Analyst, Montel Analytics. 2025-10-14T11:30:31+00:00 yes 173 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/spains-coal-dies-long-live-gas https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=117128185 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/117128185/bb110cf1e55f1b0806c7389f21f840be/video_medium/spains-coal-dies-long-live-gas-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/117128185/bb110cf1e55f1b0806c7389f21f840be/small/spains-coal-dies-long-live-gas-thumbnail.jpg Spain's coal dies – Long live gas? The phase-out of coal-fired generation in Spain marks a milestone in the country’s green transition but also presents immediate challenges for the grid. Surging renewable capacity requires backup generation when there is no sun or wind. Interconnectors, demand-side management and storages will be crucial in the coming years, but also gas-fired plants. Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel News. Contributor: Margarita Flores, senior power research analyst at LSEG. Coal plant demolition footage provided by Iberdrola and Endesa. 2025-10-06T16:00:04+00:00 yes 150 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/will-norway-turn-its-back-on-the https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=116916785 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/116916785/9232bf30519c728c437fa0eb93805d94/video_medium/will-norway-turn-its-back-on-the-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/116916785/9232bf30519c728c437fa0eb93805d94/small/will-norway-turn-its-back-on-the-thumbnail.jpg Will Norway turn its back on the European electricity market? Norway’s Labour party managed to retain power in September’s general election but now depends on the political support of those that oppose further integration with the EU electricity market. How will this affect Norway’s energy policy over the next four years?Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Nordics editor, Montel News.Contributor: Torbjorg Jevnaker, Senior Researcher at Cicero - Centre for International Climate Research. 2025-09-30T11:42:41+00:00 yes 168 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/auction-flop-stalls-germanys https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=116700717 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/116700717/63c879fd76a80aa0613f719365999336/video_medium/auction-flop-stalls-germanys-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/116700717/63c879fd76a80aa0613f719365999336/small/auction-flop-stalls-germanys-thumbnail.jpg 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 2025-09-22T15:45:19+00:00 yes 168 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/storing-up-trouble-the-role-of https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=116313050 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/116313050/467183e2fb2866e552df0bf3046cc9fa/video_medium/storing-up-trouble-the-role-of-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/116313050/467183e2fb2866e552df0bf3046cc9fa/small/storing-up-trouble-the-role-of-thumbnail.jpg Storing up trouble? The role of batteries in Europe's energy transition Batteries could come to the aid of Europe’s energy transition by reducing the instances of negative prices, easing grid congestion and avoiding the curtailment of renewable energy. But it’s not quite that simple.Reporting by Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief at Montel News. Contributors: Ksenia Tolstrup - Principal, Magnus Energy. Lukas Feldhaus - Manager, Thema Consulting Group. Jean-Paul Harreman - Director, Montel Analytics. 2025-09-15T16:30:22+00:00 yes 125 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/slovakia-faces-hard-landing-from https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115983359 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/115983359/e56703b046d6c9266102f6fee2be6147/video_medium/slovakia-faces-hard-landing-from-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/115983359/e56703b046d6c9266102f6fee2be6147/small/slovakia-faces-hard-landing-from-thumbnail.jpg 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 2025-09-09T11:58:36+00:00 yes 167 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/a-complex-web-nordic-balancing https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115764553 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/115764553/38d75bd0d9711f7b489a794b7a9490a5/video_medium/a-complex-web-nordic-balancing-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/115764553/38d75bd0d9711f7b489a794b7a9490a5/small/a-complex-web-nordic-balancing-thumbnail.jpg 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. 2025-09-02T11:08:38+00:00 yes 161 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/europes-power-networks-need https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115663245 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/115663245/264bb700ad82e53ce028b459899a5025/video_medium/europes-power-networks-need-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/115663245/264bb700ad82e53ce028b459899a5025/small/europes-power-networks-need-thumbnail.jpg Europe’s power networks need stronger crisis strategies European transmission system operators need to abandon decades-old emergency planning standards as blackouts this year in Spain, Portugal Italy, France, Czechia and southeast Europe have exposed critical vulnerabilities. Otherwise, as electricity demand soars and renewables reshape the grid, Europe's aging planning frameworks may find it hard to keep the lights on.Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, European Energy Correspondent, Montel News.Contributors: Matt Brown, Vice-President Energy, AFRY Consulting; and Daniel Muir, Senior Energy Analyst at S&P Global. 2025-08-29T10:45:57+00:00 yes 177 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/commodity-outlooks-for-the-energy https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115644307 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/115644307/f352cb1349782f48749eec84f177273a/video_medium/commodity-outlooks-for-the-energy-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/115644307/f352cb1349782f48749eec84f177273a/small/commodity-outlooks-for-the-energy-thumbnail.jpg Commodity outlooks for the energy supply chain with Nadia Martin Wiggen, Director at Svelland Capital 2025-08-28T11:34:53+00:00 yes 2151 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/long-term-power-price-outlook-the-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115629833 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/115629833/da5c11c22defaacd83357e8a9ddbd67e/video_medium/long-term-power-price-outlook-the-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/115629833/da5c11c22defaacd83357e8a9ddbd67e/small/long-term-power-price-outlook-the-1-thumbnail.jpg Long-term power price outlook: the Nordics and Continental Europe 2025-08-27T16:56:57+00:00 yes 2880 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/nordic-balancing-market-what-will-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115619278 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/115619278/511f0e86557ee9d9fb2dbb806a14d6cd/video_medium/nordic-balancing-market-what-will-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/115619278/511f0e86557ee9d9fb2dbb806a14d6cd/small/nordic-balancing-market-what-will-1-thumbnail.jpg Nordic balancing market: what will the future bring? 2025-08-27T14:38:25+00:00 yes 2192 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/bess-solutions-in-europe-and-the-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115609191 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/115609191/86fdaabcf3cce9f00e4312057e2b886d/video_medium/bess-solutions-in-europe-and-the-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/115609191/86fdaabcf3cce9f00e4312057e2b886d/small/bess-solutions-in-europe-and-the-1-thumbnail.jpg BESS solutions in Europe and the Nordics 2025-08-27T13:46:53+00:00 yes 2148 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/abundant-swedish-wind-blows-profits https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115509607 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/115509607/3c68f4209e2f907ce8a15b576c1fba02/video_medium/abundant-swedish-wind-blows-profits-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/115509607/3c68f4209e2f907ce8a15b576c1fba02/small/abundant-swedish-wind-blows-profits-thumbnail.jpg Abundant Swedish wind blows profits away? A massive renewables expansion in northern Sweden has hit earnings of wind power producers hard, raising questions about the pace of the green transition going forward. Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributor: Axel Weyler, Originator, Entelios. 2025-08-22T17:22:06+00:00 yes 145 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/scorched-turbines-heatwaves-stall https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=115411375 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/115411375/5f93586d96ce7dde969616c165419e71/video_medium/scorched-turbines-heatwaves-stall-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/115411375/5f93586d96ce7dde969616c165419e71/small/scorched-turbines-heatwaves-stall-thumbnail.jpg Scorched turbines – Heatwaves stall Europe’s wind power Heatwaves across Europe have created a ‘heat dome’ of high atmospheric pressure, and unusually warm sea temperatures. This Hitzeflaute – a period of high temperature and little or no wind – is even more intense and persistent than in previous years and their increasing frequency and duration is reducing wind speeds, further tightening power supply just as demand surges for air-conditioning. Wind developers and power producers should brace themselves for turbulence over the coming years as the world heats up.Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Reporter, Montel News.Contributors: Robin Girmes, CEO & Founder, Energy Weather; and Riccardo Longo, offshore grid manager, WindEurope. 2025-08-19T12:54:35+00:00 yes 176 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/2025-and-2026-energy-outlook-for-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=114760286 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/114760286/fd7e4162cbc065a409588306b41cfc45/video_medium/2025-and-2026-energy-outlook-for-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/114760286/fd7e4162cbc065a409588306b41cfc45/small/2025-and-2026-energy-outlook-for-1-thumbnail.jpg 2025 and 2026 energy outlook for Poland - Unlocking investments or hindering transition 2025-07-22T14:56:52+00:00 yes 3376 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/ppas-in-flux-hybrids-falling-prices-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=114168945 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/114168945/5ad3bab62aa14e86c059b20466c183ef/video_medium/ppas-in-flux-hybrids-falling-prices-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/114168945/5ad3bab62aa14e86c059b20466c183ef/small/ppas-in-flux-hybrids-falling-prices-1-thumbnail.jpg PPAs in Flux: Hybrids, Falling Prices & ESG Rethink 2025-07-01T15:02:15+00:00 yes 3689 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/have-french-politicians-lost-the https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=114040800 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/114040800/9e2e246929055b7ee9f5514d146aca5d/video_medium/have-french-politicians-lost-the-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/114040800/9e2e246929055b7ee9f5514d146aca5d/small/have-french-politicians-lost-the-thumbnail.jpg Have French politicians lost the energy plot? Some French politicians appear determined to drive the country off the road to carbon neutrality as parliamentary posturing quashes reasoned debate. Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel News. Contributor: Marie Degrémont, an associate researcher at the SciencePo Paris academic institution. 2025-06-27T12:05:10+00:00 yes 127 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/frances-integration-into-picasso-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113808647 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/113808647/ec0e3431a6bfb6ad359489912b88600f/video_medium/frances-integration-into-picasso-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/113808647/ec0e3431a6bfb6ad359489912b88600f/small/frances-integration-into-picasso-1-thumbnail.jpg France’s Integration into PICASSO – Early Insights and Market Impact 2025-06-19T14:40:20+00:00 yes 2286 Webinars recordings https://video.montel.energy/eu-steams-ahead-with-plans-to-ditch https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113738293 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/113738293/8f9b24edf6c45603a2e3da23e93840d6/video_medium/eu-steams-ahead-with-plans-to-ditch-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/113738293/8f9b24edf6c45603a2e3da23e93840d6/small/eu-steams-ahead-with-plans-to-ditch-thumbnail.jpg EU steams ahead with plans to ditch Russian gas The EU aims to end Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, but how realistic is this? While the phase-out is a key step in cutting funds for Russia’s war in Ukraine, the nuts and bolts of how this could be achieved remains uncertain and complex.Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Kateryna Filippenko, Research Director, Global Gas Markets at Wood Mackenzie; Robert Songer, LNG Market Analyst at ICIS. 2025-06-16T17:37:29+00:00 yes 168 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/new-nuclear-learning-from-finland https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113695111 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/113695111/3a74e98967b531cb883359e80a947678/video_medium/new-nuclear-learning-from-finland-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/113695111/3a74e98967b531cb883359e80a947678/small/new-nuclear-learning-from-finland-thumbnail.jpg New nuclear – learning from Finland Several countries, most recently the UK, have announced plans to build new nuclear plants. Some have heralded a new renaissance for atomic energy, while others say the pledges mean locking in expensive and inflexible power generation.  Finland – the last country to bring a reactor online, albeit massively overbudget and delayed – could provide some advice for those planning new build. Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Heidi Laurila, CEO, Myrsky Energia; Janne Peljo, Chief Policy Advisor, Climate and Biodiversity, Confederation of Finnish Industries. 2025-06-13T13:08:33+00:00 yes 168 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/the-impact-of-short-term-volatility https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113693698 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/113693698/6eda59b396dc18bd749bf69241250c7d/video_medium/the-impact-of-short-term-volatility-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/113693698/6eda59b396dc18bd749bf69241250c7d/small/the-impact-of-short-term-volatility-thumbnail.jpg The impact of short-term volatility and negative prices 2025-06-13T12:04:42+00:00 yes 2134 Conferences https://video.montel.energy/balancing-markets-will-extreme https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113681582 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/113681582/b11db2426bb91961c549564223862415/video_medium/balancing-markets-will-extreme-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/113681582/b11db2426bb91961c549564223862415/small/balancing-markets-will-extreme-thumbnail.jpg Balancing markets: Will extreme volatility persist? 2025-06-12T16:33:05+00:00 yes 2008 Conferences https://video.montel.energy/ensuring-affordable-energy-supply https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113678177 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/113678177/090ebfabcd12049f740b243acaf04363/video_medium/ensuring-affordable-energy-supply-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/113678177/090ebfabcd12049f740b243acaf04363/small/ensuring-affordable-energy-supply-thumbnail.jpg Ensuring affordable energy supply for new investments - It all starts with the Customer Simon-Erik Ollus, Executive Vice President, Corporate Customers and Markets, Fortum 2025-06-12T14:39:02+00:00 yes 1488 Conferences https://video.montel.energy/the-geopolitics-of-battery-supply-2 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113592958 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/113592958/fbf3c2b13a8f00518260a8377e9de166/video_medium/the-geopolitics-of-battery-supply-2-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/113592958/fbf3c2b13a8f00518260a8377e9de166/small/the-geopolitics-of-battery-supply-2-thumbnail.jpg The geopolitics of battery supply chains 2025-06-10T15:00:31+00:00 yes 3595 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/low-prices-hit-northern-norwegian https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113570005 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/113570005/f9439c48e798052951d008449829f403/video_medium/low-prices-hit-northern-norwegian-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/113570005/f9439c48e798052951d008449829f403/small/low-prices-hit-northern-norwegian-thumbnail.jpg Low prices hit northern Norwegian power producers hard Power producers in northern Norway are struggling with a persistent period of unusually low power prices, forcing them to cut investments and limit wind power generation as well reduce dividends for their shareholders. Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel News. Contributor: Eylert Ellefsen, Senior Analyst, Montel Analytics. 2025-06-09T19:36:10+00:00 yes 153 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/data-centre-boom-what-can-europe https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113533908 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/113533908/6cdc750ce96859bfbb045af31f455e9a/video_medium/data-centre-boom-what-can-europe-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/113533908/6cdc750ce96859bfbb045af31f455e9a/small/data-centre-boom-what-can-europe-thumbnail.jpg Data centre boom – What can Europe learn from Ireland? Ireland’s ambitions to become a tech hub saw a surge in data centres, mostly clustered around Dublin. Ireland has said it will not allow new facilities in or around Dublin until at least 2028, as it is concerned about supply security. Attaining grid access and providing enough clean energy to feed power hungry data centres will be crucial if the rest of Europe is to emulate Ireland but learn from its mistakes. Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Dara Lynott, CEO, Electricity Association of Ireland; and Ryan Alexander, Principal, European Advisory, Aurora. 2025-06-06T10:36:00+00:00 yes 172 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/flow-based-market-coupling-so-far https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113514837 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/113514837/e07260fc5f8125057da8ea79131b54d8/video_medium/flow-based-market-coupling-so-far-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/113514837/e07260fc5f8125057da8ea79131b54d8/small/flow-based-market-coupling-so-far-thumbnail.jpg Flow-based market coupling: So far so good? 2025-06-05T12:21:59+00:00 yes 1024 Conferences https://video.montel.energy/germany-pivots-to-carbon-capture https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113455542 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/113455542/fccd33f41fd1499952562303b2052539/video_medium/germany-pivots-to-carbon-capture-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/113455542/fccd33f41fd1499952562303b2052539/small/germany-pivots-to-carbon-capture-thumbnail.jpg Germany pivots to carbon capture and storage to cut emissions Germany’s new government has different energy priorities from its predecessor. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s centre-right Christian Union campaigned on preserving energy security and keeping costs down. It shares the prior centre-left government’s aim to make Germany carbon neutral by 2045. But unlike its predecessor, it is more open to which technologies should pave the way there. One of these is carbon capture and storage – or CCS. Whether this is always economical, however, is another matter.Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor Clean Energy Desk, Montel News. Contributors: Carsten Rolle, Director of Climate and Energy Policies, Federation of German Industries (BDI); Manfred Fischedick, Scientific Managing Director of the Wuppertal Institute. 2025-06-03T11:32:05+00:00 yes 141 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/low-demand-high-distortion-spains-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113315496 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/113315496/41c40c8e6ac2c74f002b55435531780d/video_medium/low-demand-high-distortion-spains-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/113315496/41c40c8e6ac2c74f002b55435531780d/small/low-demand-high-distortion-spains-1-thumbnail.jpg Low Demand, High Distortion: Spain’s Energy Struggle 2025-05-29T14:43:33+00:00 yes 2640 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/greenlink-a-review-of-activity-and-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113251773 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/113251773/fc6f23d8f3380095246d2999424263a3/video_medium/greenlink-a-review-of-activity-and-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/113251773/fc6f23d8f3380095246d2999424263a3/small/greenlink-a-review-of-activity-and-1-thumbnail.jpg Greenlink: a review of activity and market impact 2025-05-27T15:01:13+00:00 yes 3596 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/spains-power-blackout-a-stress https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113237871 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/113237871/ed3387cef222dfaf2bbbdbf1f234d724/video_medium/spains-power-blackout-a-stress-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/113237871/ed3387cef222dfaf2bbbdbf1f234d724/small/spains-power-blackout-a-stress-thumbnail.jpg Spain’s power blackout – A stress test for renewables? April’s massive blackout across Spain and Portugal has re-ignited debate about the rapid rollout of renewables, grid stability, and the need for new tools as the power system transforms. The worst blackout in Spain’s recent history has come loaded with lessons for the future energy transition.Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel.Contributor: Ana Barillas, Director, Aurora Energy Research Iberia.This video was first published on 27th May 2025.  2025-05-27T10:08:46+00:00 yes 102 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/italian-data-centres-shift-to https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113153113 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/113153113/8389ba317050cc864e202c5e3b160bfe/video_medium/italian-data-centres-shift-to-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/113153113/8389ba317050cc864e202c5e3b160bfe/small/italian-data-centres-shift-to-thumbnail.jpg Italian data centres shift to medium-voltage grid As data centre demand surges across Italy, operators are making a strategic shift in how they connect to the power grid. With TSO Terna struggling to keep pace with connection requests, companies are bypassing traditional high-voltage connections in favour of medium-voltage alternatives. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel. Contributors: Emmanuel Becker, CEO of Mediterra, and Giulio Troncarelli, CEO of Internet of Things. 2025-05-23T12:51:46+00:00 yes 136 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/eu-energy-outlook-update-q2-2025-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=113037979 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/113037979/e21d6c87bb5ce9462b4a2f56b8c92607/video_medium/eu-energy-outlook-update-q2-2025-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/113037979/e21d6c87bb5ce9462b4a2f56b8c92607/small/eu-energy-outlook-update-q2-2025-1-thumbnail.jpg EU Energy Outlook - Update Q2-2025 Energy outlook 2025-05-21T14:28:35+00:00 yes 3655 Webinars recordings https://video.montel.energy/complexity-slows-key-eu-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112976976 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/112976976/c4b4059e54cd488085854f9c7d832d0d/video_medium/complexity-slows-key-eu-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/112976976/c4b4059e54cd488085854f9c7d832d0d/small/complexity-slows-key-eu-power-thumbnail.jpg Complexity slows key EU power market reform European market operators have agreed to postpone a move from hourly to quarterly trading windows for day-ahead power markets from 11 June to 1 October.  The decision slows a reform deemed crucial to integrate more renewables in the electricity grid but is also supported by some who fear systems are not ready yet to cope with the increased complexity.Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics.Contributors: Tom Darell, CEO Nord Pool, Jens Nordberg, Head of Power Trading, Varberg Energi. 2025-05-19T18:36:48+00:00 yes 150 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/pumping-hydro-to-boost-uk-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112770901 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/112770901/0ab79012a24e91136faaec1aac8ef41c/video_medium/pumping-hydro-to-boost-uk-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/112770901/0ab79012a24e91136faaec1aac8ef41c/small/pumping-hydro-to-boost-uk-power-thumbnail.jpg Pumping hydro to boost UK power grid resilience The UK will need an increasing amount of dispatchable energy supply to balance the electricity grid as it adds more renewables such as wind and solar. The country’s hydro reserves have the potential to meet this requirement, providing a reliable source of supply to generate electricity and meet demand when it’s needed the most. The government is facing calls to provide more incentives to attract investment and boost the sector’s development.Reporting by Kelly Paul, Energy Reporter, Montel News.Contributor: Fintan Devenney, Senior Energy Analyst at Montel Analytics. 2025-05-14T12:07:03+00:00 yes 165 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/how-to-navigate-volatile-balancing-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112402973 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/112402973/e03a2e1c521bf27ec02471a845d9cb7c/video_medium/how-to-navigate-volatile-balancing-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/112402973/e03a2e1c521bf27ec02471a845d9cb7c/small/how-to-navigate-volatile-balancing-1-thumbnail.jpg How to navigate volatile balancing markets in the Nordics? 2025-05-06T15:01:54+00:00 yes 3657 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/eu-coal-imports-face-bumpy-path-to https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112375346 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/112375346/405e194781d02430155fc029489aab49/video_medium/eu-coal-imports-face-bumpy-path-to-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/112375346/405e194781d02430155fc029489aab49/small/eu-coal-imports-face-bumpy-path-to-thumbnail.jpg EU coal imports face bumpy path to oblivion Europe’s appetite for thermal coal remains in structural decline, amid widespread plant closures and ever-expanding green generation capacity. While there may be some short-term upturns in demand – as seen in the first quarter of this year – coal's role in the power mix is fading as Europe pushes toward cleaner energy. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributor: Alexis Ellender, Senior Lead, Dry Bulk Insights, Kpler. 2025-05-05T17:30:39+00:00 yes 113 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/csee-energy-day-2025 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112301578 https://video.montel.energy https://video.montel.energy/64968559/112301578/cce38c7ec90e2f331df36f4cb0bb679e/small/csee-energy-day-2025-thumbnail.jpg CSEE Energy Day 2025 2025-05-02T00:14:32+00:00 yes 18399 Conferences https://video.montel.energy/living-on-a-high-wire-a-french https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112276738 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/112276738/124c8e89926468b3d5566ba10f758494/video_medium/living-on-a-high-wire-a-french-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/112276738/124c8e89926468b3d5566ba10f758494/small/living-on-a-high-wire-a-french-thumbnail.jpg Living on a high wire - A French balancing act? France is living on a high wire as it increasingly resorts to expensive methods to cope with midday solar peaks to balance its grid. Amid TSO warnings, the country will have to focus on boosting demand with nuclear not flexible enough to tackle oversupply.Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel News.Contributors: Jean-Paul Harreman, Montel Analytics Director; Emeric de Vigan, Power Analyst, 42 Advisors. 2025-04-30T14:31:10+00:00 yes 179 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/valuing-flexibility-for-traders-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112250423 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/112250423/2286a7cfa5fe63e42bf0815299ab5499/video_medium/valuing-flexibility-for-traders-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/112250423/2286a7cfa5fe63e42bf0815299ab5499/small/valuing-flexibility-for-traders-1-thumbnail.jpg Valuing flexibility for Traders, Asset Operators & Balancing Service Providers 2025-04-29T15:01:29+00:00 yes 3580 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/a-slowdown-in-european-negative https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=112165761 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/112165761/6bb220efbdad264bb9078ea770a2c194/video_medium/a-slowdown-in-european-negative-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/112165761/6bb220efbdad264bb9078ea770a2c194/small/a-slowdown-in-european-negative-thumbnail.jpg A slowdown in European negative power prices? Power consumers in central and southeastern Europe may see a decrease in the instances when they are paid to use electricity due to weather conditions, high gas prices and savvy power traders.Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Amani Joas, Managing Director, FlexPower; and Gábor Szatmári, Head of CEE Sales Region, Montel.This video was originally published on 28th April 2025. 2025-04-25T19:08:37+00:00 yes 124 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/german-regulator-talks-gas-storage https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111830186 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/111830186/f50dcbedc836a73a648bebc90186b7bd/video_medium/german-regulator-talks-gas-storage-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/111830186/f50dcbedc836a73a648bebc90186b7bd/small/german-regulator-talks-gas-storage-thumbnail.jpg 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 News Guest:  Klaus Müller - President, The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur); Nathan Witkop - Editor, Clean Energy Desk Editor: Oscar Birk, Bled Maliqi Producer: Sarah Knowles 2025-04-11T10:24:28+00:00 yes 1853 Plugged In – video podcast https://video.montel.energy/will-the-nordic-region-set-a-new https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111819572 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/111819572/46678803bef478d8cf17516b7a4e28ce/video_medium/will-the-nordic-region-set-a-new-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/111819572/46678803bef478d8cf17516b7a4e28ce/small/will-the-nordic-region-set-a-new-thumbnail.jpg Will the Nordic region set a new power export record in 2025? The Nordic countries hit a record-high net power export of 41 TWh last year amid increased renewables and nuclear capacity. With reservoirs levels already at unprecedented highs ahead of the coming snowmelt, will the continuing buildout of renewables and lagging demand lead to a new record this year? And how will that affect power prices for the rest of this year?Reporting by Gert Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel.Contributor: Sigbjorn Seland, Chief analyst, StormGeo.This video was first published on 11th April 2025. 2025-04-10T17:28:00+00:00 yes 119 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/will-germanys-immense https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111733379 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/111733379/1489b597b16e7f8944b655db2594c178/video_medium/will-germanys-immense-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/111733379/1489b597b16e7f8944b655db2594c178/small/will-germanys-immense-thumbnail.jpg Will Germany’s immense infrastructure debt help the country’s energy transition? After Germany amended its constitution in mid-March to allow for 500 bn EUR in debt for infrastructure and climate neutrality by 2045, as well as unlimited debt for defence spending, the new government has some room for manoeuvre. In these times of an economic downturn and a changeover in the international order, dilapidated infrastructure could receive a makeover, the economy could receive a growth stimulus, and Europe could gain greater independence from the US. But how will it affect the energy sector and, even more importantly, the country’s transition to a climate-neutral energy supply?Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, Reporter, Montel News, Germany. Contributors: Daniel Hölder, Head of Global Policy & Markets, Baywa Re; Henning Gloystein, Practice Head Energy, Eurasia.This video was first published on 8th April, 2025.  2025-04-08T08:36:01+00:00 yes 156 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/germanys-new-government-to https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111648557 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/111648557/128f1bd39bcb72cf8c1fff16a5211589/video_medium/germanys-new-government-to-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/111648557/128f1bd39bcb72cf8c1fff16a5211589/small/germanys-new-government-to-thumbnail.jpg Germany’s new government to prioritise cheaper energy After winning a general election on 23 February, Germany’s centre-right Christian Union (CDU/CSU) hopes to form a coalition government with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) by early May. Bringing down energy costs will be one of their chief priorities. This is leading some to suggest curbing the pace of renewable energy and grid expansion.Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Desk Editor, Montel News.Contributors: Markus Krebber, CEO, RWE; and Fiete Wulff, Spokesman, Federal Network Agency. 2025-04-04T10:14:31+00:00 yes 102 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/europe-urged-to-tap-into-domestic https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111488380 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/111488380/7e281f23197401fd1af62fe71e3b9804/video_medium/europe-urged-to-tap-into-domestic-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/111488380/7e281f23197401fd1af62fe71e3b9804/small/europe-urged-to-tap-into-domestic-thumbnail.jpg Europe urged to tap into domestic gas reserves Europe's energy security challenges have been exposed by recent geopolitical crises, and nowhere is this more evident than in its gas supply. According to the International Energy Agency, Europe only produced 221bcm of natural gas in 2024 but its consumption that year was more than double that, standing at 490bcm. Could the continent’s untapped gas reserves provide an alternative to a reliance on unreliable foreign suppliers?Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel.Contributor: Davide Tabarelli, President, Nomisma Energy. *Correction – Currently, the EU imports almost 90% of the gas it consumes annually, but if these five fields were exploited, that import reliance would drop. This video was first published on 28th March 2025. 2025-03-27T19:12:58+00:00 yes 151 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/battery-storage-in-europe-key-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111481426 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/111481426/4a72bc02a5052b5cd1cd652bd3f80337/video_medium/battery-storage-in-europe-key-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/111481426/4a72bc02a5052b5cd1cd652bd3f80337/small/battery-storage-in-europe-key-1-thumbnail.jpg Battery Storage in Europe: key trends & revenue evaluation 2025-03-27T14:59:33+00:00 yes 3524 Webinars https://video.montel.energy/new-nordic-back-up-scheme-sparks https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111407482 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/111407482/8cbfe7fb115c39f48cf19f72100371a2/video_medium/new-nordic-back-up-scheme-sparks-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/111407482/8cbfe7fb115c39f48cf19f72100371a2/small/new-nordic-back-up-scheme-sparks-thumbnail.jpg New Nordic back-up scheme sparks uncertainty The cost of balancing the Nordic power market has risen considerably since the region launched a joint automated market for frequency reserves on 4 March. The new mechanism aims to better align supply with demand in a power market increasingly dominated by weather dependent wind and solar generation but also poses huge risks for companies that fall out of balance.Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Contributors Priyanka Shinde, market expert Montel and Jakob Bendixen, partner at Our New Energy. 2025-03-25T10:51:44+00:00 yes 118 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/spains-solar-boom-a-victim-of-its https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=111060814 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/111060814/da2907d3ee3741169e1b08d81d9b0d5f/video_medium/spains-solar-boom-a-victim-of-its-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/111060814/da2907d3ee3741169e1b08d81d9b0d5f/small/spains-solar-boom-a-victim-of-its-thumbnail.jpg Spain’s solar boom – A victim of its own success? After rapid growth in recent years, Spain is starting to witness a slowdown in renewables deployment. The success of the country’s solar buildout has depressed prices to such a degree that developers are now struggling to secure the revenues they need for their green investments. Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel. Contributor: Javier Revuelta, Senior Principal, Afry Spain. 2025-03-20T17:50:33+00:00 yes 135 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/eu-ban-on-russian-lng-reloads-may https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=110852449 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/110852449/0a59bf3b8b68bacb5db95798d3763a9d/video_medium/eu-ban-on-russian-lng-reloads-may-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/110852449/0a59bf3b8b68bacb5db95798d3763a9d/small/eu-ban-on-russian-lng-reloads-may-thumbnail.jpg EU ban on Russian LNG reloads may boost supply to Europe On the 26 March, the EU will impose a ban on the transhipment of Russian LNG at European ports. What impact will this measure have and where? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Olumide Ajayi, Senior LNG Specialist, LSEG and James O’Brien, head of LNG, D.Trading.This video was first published on 14th March 2025. 2025-03-13T19:03:34+00:00 yes 165 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/norways-energy-minister-shrugs-off https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=110471268 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/110471268/46b20cc0c5ecc8cdd3a02ed8c6c975c3/video_medium/norways-energy-minister-shrugs-off-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/110471268/46b20cc0c5ecc8cdd3a02ed8c6c975c3/small/norways-energy-minister-shrugs-off-thumbnail.jpg Norway’s energy minister shrugs off criticism of fixed power price Norway’s minority government plans to introduce a fixed power price of EUR 34/MWh from 1 October, a proposal that has been strongly criticised by its neighbours Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Despite this, Norway’s energy minister Terje Aasland is standing fully behind the decision. As things stand, it seems very likely that this populist move will be adopted by the Norwegian parliament and enter into force on 1 October. Reporting by Gert Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel. Contributor: Svend Boye, Partner, Thema. Archive footage of Norway in 1990s provided by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/@bjoisac">www.youtube.com/@bjoisac</a>.    2025-03-07T10:00:42+00:00 yes 164 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/ai-boost-to-short-term-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=110323979 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/110323979/9eb14580ff722d2e82eddff4f9eef6f2/video_medium/ai-boost-to-short-term-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/110323979/9eb14580ff722d2e82eddff4f9eef6f2/small/ai-boost-to-short-term-power-thumbnail.jpg AI boost to short-term power trading The increasing deployment of AI in weather forecasting is set to boost opportunities for short-term power traders – but they need to move fast as the first mover window will undoubtedly close quickly. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany, Montel News. Contributor: Alexander Stauch, Head of Marketing, Meteomatics. Footage provided by Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD). 2025-02-28T13:16:19+00:00 yes 71 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/germany-votes-on-how-to-back-up https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=110120671 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/110120671/e14c5a4c06942c39d23f2a00963c4a20/video_medium/germany-votes-on-how-to-back-up-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/110120671/e14c5a4c06942c39d23f2a00963c4a20/small/germany-votes-on-how-to-back-up-thumbnail.jpg Germany votes on how to back up renewables Germany will elect a new parliament this weekend after the collapse of a governing coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals late last year. The centre-right Christian Union is favoured to win, but none of the country’s centrist parties is polling well. A backlash against established parties has boosted the hard right AfD. Centrists with differing views on how to back up renewable energy will need fresh compromises to form a new government. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Desk Editor, Montel News. Contributor: Philipp Heuser, Principal Consultant at E-Bridge.  2025-02-20T13:07:59+00:00 yes 82 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/german-wind-power-set-to-boom-as https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=109895049 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/109895049/54cceaf5dc005a107a06f21066fab7bd/video_medium/german-wind-power-set-to-boom-as-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/109895049/54cceaf5dc005a107a06f21066fab7bd/small/german-wind-power-set-to-boom-as-thumbnail.jpg German wind power set to boom as solar struggles While solar power developers in Germany are under pressure to find new ways of marketing or even technical adjustments due to more frequent periods of negative prices, many new wind power projects are expected to come online soon. For the first time in years, wind power could meet its targets, helping the country to reach its climate goals. Reporting by Katharina Johannsen, Reporter, Montel. Contributors: Bärbel Heidebroek, President, German Wind Association; Oliver Felthaus, Head of Sales, Baywa Re; Nicola Kleihues, Director Portfolio & Transactions; Claus Urbanke, Vice President Wind, Solar & Storage Development, Statkraft. 2025-02-14T11:26:13+00:00 yes 158 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/eu-energy-markets-ride-the-wave-of https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=109800129 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/109800129/de75f382a7a9964333de6faebfd6a2e4/video_medium/eu-energy-markets-ride-the-wave-of-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/109800129/de75f382a7a9964333de6faebfd6a2e4/small/eu-energy-markets-ride-the-wave-of-thumbnail.jpg EU energy markets ride the wave of populism The rise of populism on both sides of the Atlantic is having an impact on Europe's energy sector and wholesale markets. After decades of integration and liberalisation in Europe, could the internal EU energy market be at risk? Elections loom for Germany in February, and  Norway in September with the politicisation of the energy transition at the heart of the debate. 2025-02-11T14:31:11+00:00 yes 80 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/baltic-tsos-confident-about-cutting https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=109718287 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/109718287/6c7f046983c40071d0617ccab646b519/video_medium/baltic-tsos-confident-about-cutting-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/109718287/6c7f046983c40071d0617ccab646b519/small/baltic-tsos-confident-about-cutting-thumbnail.jpg Baltic TSOs confident about cutting power ties with Russia Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania’s long-planned disconnection from the Russian power system is expected to go ahead on Saturday, 8 February. This move, which is estimated to have cost around EUR 1.6bn, comes almost three years after the Baltic states stopped trading electricity with Russia following the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Baltic TSOs are confident the transition will be smooth despite recent threats to vital energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributor: Kalle Kilk, CEO Elering. 2025-02-07T12:38:26+00:00 yes 103 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/regulating-the-unpredictable https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=109692786 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/109692786/88b94439c0187117856f41727c497bb1/video_medium/regulating-the-unpredictable-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/109692786/88b94439c0187117856f41727c497bb1/small/regulating-the-unpredictable-thumbnail.jpg 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.  2025-02-06T14:33:03+00:00 yes 2282 Plugged In – video podcast https://video.montel.energy/germanys-bidding-zone-dilemma-less https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=109414042 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/109414042/1a53157ed2648f8823fa4ce66b71c4d7/video_medium/germanys-bidding-zone-dilemma-less-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/109414042/1a53157ed2648f8823fa4ce66b71c4d7/small/germanys-bidding-zone-dilemma-less-thumbnail.jpg Germany’s bidding zone dilemma – Less is more? At the end of this month, European transmission grid operators were due to publish their long-awaited recommendations on how to improve the efficiency of Europe’s power market, but they have now delayed publication until the spring. Proposals to ease grid bottlenecks include potentially dividing Germany up into between two and five market zones. However, stakeholders – traders and politicians alike – warn that such a move will undermine Germany’s market liquidity, drive up power costs for consumers and cannibalise any benefits that could come from implementing these new bidding zones. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany, Montel News. 2025-01-30T18:32:16+00:00 yes 109 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/eu-energy-market-integration-a https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=109260653 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/109260653/31896e6fc9641c0fbbacbbd6c83af0ea/video_medium/eu-energy-market-integration-a-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/109260653/31896e6fc9641c0fbbacbbd6c83af0ea/small/eu-energy-market-integration-a-thumbnail.jpg EU energy market integration – A realistic goal? As Italy pushes for a unified EU energy market to combat rising industrial costs, experts warn the proposal faces significant technical and political hurdles. Is the dream of a single European energy price just wishful thinking? Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributor: Lorenzo Parola, Energy Lawyer. 2025-01-28T09:26:30+00:00 yes 138 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/britain-bids-to-tackle-zombie https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=108749625 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/108749625/a205fb3c195f4cbd38f504220ba79444/video_medium/britain-bids-to-tackle-zombie-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/108749625/a205fb3c195f4cbd38f504220ba79444/small/britain-bids-to-tackle-zombie-thumbnail.jpg Britain bids to tackle zombie connections queue Britain faces a paradox with its plans to accelerate grid connections for renewable energy projects, ensure security of domestic supply and bring down consumer bills as soon as possible: there are now too many projects in the grid connections queue. To cut the excess and prioritise projects that are ready to connect, system operator Neso is proposing a series of milestones a project must reach in order to retain its connection. Reporting by Kelly Paul, Energy Reporter, Montel News. Contributor: Paul Buckworth, Principal Consultant, Montel Analytics. 2025-01-15T11:23:55+00:00 yes 93 Montel News - 60 seconds energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/norways-onshore-wind-plan-halted-a https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=108700644 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/108700644/ed9fcf0a8e44053a7de10269d938fac0/video_medium/norways-onshore-wind-plan-halted-a-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/108700644/ed9fcf0a8e44053a7de10269d938fac0/small/norways-onshore-wind-plan-halted-a-thumbnail.jpg Norway’s onshore wind plan halted – A long-term threat to industry? Norway’s onshore wind industry has gone from boom to bust over the past five years amid strong local opposition. A complete standstill in new project development is causing concern among large industrial power users who fear the advantage they held of relatively low power prices will now evaporate. Reporting by: Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel: Contributor: Eivind Kallevik, Norsk Hydro CEO.  Some stock footage was provided by Norsk Hydro.  2025-01-13T15:03:45+00:00 yes 109 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/sink-or-float-norway-seeks https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=107785828 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/107785828/2e17493f3a248d99ae7774663a09c74e/video_medium/sink-or-float-norway-seeks-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/107785828/2e17493f3a248d99ae7774663a09c74e/small/sink-or-float-norway-seeks-thumbnail.jpg Sink or float – Norway seeks investors for offshore wind Norway plans to push ahead with its first tender for the construction of a large-scale floating offshore wind farm early next year, despite industry concerns over rising costs and insufficient state support. Energy minister Terje Aasland says developing floating wind power is very important in terms of boosting not only the country’s energy supply, but also its manufacturing industry. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributors: Terje Aasland, Norwegian Energy Minister and Jon Evang, Head of Offshore Wind, Renewables Norway. 2024-12-17T12:38:35+00:00 yes 156 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/france-deal-raises-concerns-over https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=107667717 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/107667717/297818188665a019819cb7fb5ed49ce5/video_medium/france-deal-raises-concerns-over-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/107667717/297818188665a019819cb7fb5ed49ce5/small/france-deal-raises-concerns-over-thumbnail.jpg France deal raises concerns over EDF dominance – Collective intelligence or failure? The recent collapse of France’s minority government has deepened uncertainty about the future of a controversial deal state-owned EDF struck with the government a year ago with the aim of replacing the Arenh regulation. Arenh, which expires in 2026, required EDF to sell about a third of its annual nuclear output to rival suppliers at a fixed rate of EUR 42/MWh, but this new deal does away with a fixed price and allows EDF to sell all its atomic output on the wholesale market. The firm says it will aim to sell this output an average price of EUR 70/MWh via long-term supply contracts, auctions, and a tax on wholesale nuclear output. Not only has this provoked fierce criticism from rival suppliers and intensive power consumers who will probably be forced to pay more for their power supplies, but it has also spectacularly failed to attract any takers for EDF’s long-term supply contracts due to lower wholesale prices, potentially endangering the company’s ability to service its huge debts or maintain and expand its nuclear fleet. So, what should France do next?  Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France. Additional reporting by Caroline Pailliez. Contributor: Andreas Rudinger, energy transition expert, IDDRI. 2024-12-12T17:26:12+00:00 yes 101 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/germanys-nuclear-phase-out-too https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=107515749 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/107515749/b1cb2fbd38c9132f9b0d30604c32918e/video_medium/germanys-nuclear-phase-out-too-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/107515749/b1cb2fbd38c9132f9b0d30604c32918e/small/germanys-nuclear-phase-out-too-thumbnail.jpg Germany's nuclear phase-out – too advanced to reverse? As Germany grows the share of renewable energy in its power mix, it also continues to shrink its fleet of power plants. Higher electricity prices and a growing reliance on imports is prompting concerns the country may soon have too few power stations to cope with periods of low solar and wind generation. Critics of Berlin’s nuclear exit are becoming more vocal, but a German nuclear revival remains improbable. Contributors: Jochen Winkler, Mayor of Neckarwestheim; and Karsten Neuhoff, Energy Economist, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW). 2024-12-09T12:20:02+00:00 yes 135 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/hungary-bets-on-cheap-but-risky https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=107475854 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/107475854/f27a4a00c28b8204087460e40729e0c2/video_medium/hungary-bets-on-cheap-but-risky-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/107475854/f27a4a00c28b8204087460e40729e0c2/small/hungary-bets-on-cheap-but-risky-thumbnail.jpg Hungary bets on cheap but risky Russian gas Hungary faces a dilemma as it remains heavily reliant on Russian gas, even as other EU nations diversify their supplies in response to the war in Ukraine. With most of its gas imported via the TurkStream pipeline and smaller volumes sourced from neighbouring countries and Croatia’s LNG terminal, Hungary benefits from Russia’s favourable pricing and dependable delivery under a long-term agreement. This dependency carries geopolitical and supply risks, but due to Hungary’s landlocked geography and lack of diversification, it appears unlikely to reduce its reliance on Russian gas in the near future. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Tamas Pletser, Analyst, Erste Investment; Gábor Szatmári, Head of Eastern European Sales Region, Montel Analytics. This video was originally published on 6 December 2024. 2024-12-05T18:31:10+00:00 yes 131 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/italys-gas-infrastructure-push-a https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=107244103 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/107244103/700e0ee0a7a76a6ae3fa452078e87abb/video_medium/italys-gas-infrastructure-push-a-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/107244103/700e0ee0a7a76a6ae3fa452078e87abb/small/italys-gas-infrastructure-push-a-thumbnail.jpg Italy’s gas infrastructure push – A backdoor to hydrogen funding? Despite falling gas consumption, Italian utilities are pushing to expand their pipeline infrastructure. Could this be a strategy to secure funding for future hydrogen networks given that funding for gas infrastructural investments is more readily available? And if so, what will be its consequences? Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel News. Contributor: Michele Governatori, Energy Analyst at Ecco. 2024-12-03T11:09:23+00:00 yes 179 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/nordic-market-coupling https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=107103400 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/107103400/399cbe9fc8bd195d86199a8636668591/video_medium/nordic-market-coupling-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/107103400/399cbe9fc8bd195d86199a8636668591/small/nordic-market-coupling-thumbnail.jpg Nordic market coupling – Counter-intuitive or generally beneficial? The recent introduction of flow-based market coupling to the Nordic region has already had a significant impact. Designed to automatically optimise the use of transmission capacity across bidding zones, this mechanism has boosted prices in some areas but led to power flows against the price signal in others. What is likely to be its long-term outcome? Reporting by: Gert Ove Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel: Contributor: Priyanka Shinde, Nordic Market Expert at Montel Analytics. 2024-11-28T18:01:11+00:00 yes 117 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/can-britain-solve-its-momentous https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=106957471 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/106957471/5fbef49ce85ed2127a9de866be0b5219/video_medium/can-britain-solve-its-momentous-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/106957471/5fbef49ce85ed2127a9de866be0b5219/small/can-britain-solve-its-momentous-thumbnail.jpg Can Britain solve its momentous energy challenge in time? The race is on for Britain to transition to a decarbonised economy. The government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy to be reached by 2035 and must attract considerable sums of private investment in order to achieve them. This will also involve the construction of new HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) transmission lines. But while there is a consensus that the system needs to change to accommodate more intermittent renewables, the government has faced pushback on its plans for market design. Reporting by Kelly Paul, Energy Reporter, Montel. Contributors: Johnny Gowdy, Director, Regen; and Phil Hewitt, Director of Montel Analytics. This video was originally published on 26 November 2024. 2024-11-26T10:09:12+00:00 yes 128 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/the-endgame-for-gas-transit-via https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=106555543 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/106555543/0affc451edb386c9bdc524ab59f53b1d/video_medium/the-endgame-for-gas-transit-via-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/106555543/0affc451edb386c9bdc524ab59f53b1d/small/the-endgame-for-gas-transit-via-thumbnail.jpg The endgame for gas transit via Ukraine? As the expiration of Gazprom’s five-year transit agreement with Ukraine looms, speculation lingers about a last-minute deal being forged to keep the gas flowing next year. But ample stocks and sufficient alternative suppliers have diminished Europe’s need for this gas. At the same time, Ukraine sees little incentive for a new deal without broader geopolitical concessions. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Dennis Hesseling, Head of Gas, Coal & Power Markets Division, International Energy Agency; and Yuriy Onyshkiv, Senior Analyst, LSEG. 2024-11-19T13:51:13+00:00 yes 74 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/swedish-defence-concerns-choke-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=106474749 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/106474749/4211408d75c41580995b9d75eb371305/video_medium/swedish-defence-concerns-choke-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/106474749/4211408d75c41580995b9d75eb371305/small/swedish-defence-concerns-choke-1-thumbnail.jpg Swedish defence concerns choke Baltic wind ambitions Sweden’s recent decision to axe 32 GW of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea due to national defence concerns has seriously called into question Europe’s ambitious plans to develop offshore wind projects in that region. Reporting by: Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributor: Christian Holtz, Energy Analyst, Merlin & Metis. 2024-11-15T10:07:26+00:00 yes 114 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/germany-bets-on-hydrogen https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=106368931 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/106368931/4c49654e739b0a1cab7330b0cbaf87f3/video_medium/germany-bets-on-hydrogen-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/106368931/4c49654e739b0a1cab7330b0cbaf87f3/small/germany-bets-on-hydrogen-thumbnail.jpg Germany bets on Hydrogen The German government sees hydrogen as critical to decarbonising its economy by 2045. Some sectors like fertilisers, steel or chemicals have few alternatives. But is the same true for heating? With the help of subsidies, Bonn's municipal utility is already planning a hydrogen-filled future for its gas-fired combined heat and power plant. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor Clean Energy Desk. Contributors: Karsten Neuhoff, Energy Economist, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW); David Cebon, Professor Mechanical Engineering, Cambridge University; and Rolf Driller, Technical Employee, Stadtwerke Bonn.  2024-11-12T18:59:28+00:00 yes 173 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/germany-braces-for-winter-price https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=106313753 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/106313753/245fa8666d8dfa7f55e8cf9b127f1dbd/video_medium/germany-braces-for-winter-price-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/106313753/245fa8666d8dfa7f55e8cf9b127f1dbd/small/germany-braces-for-winter-price-thumbnail.jpg Germany braces for winter price surges amid low wind output Germany is set to face wild power price swings this winter. There's one thing that Germans fear more than their currently faltering government and that's the so-called Dunkelflaute – when it's cold, dark and there's no wind. Given that Germany phased out nuclear last year and is scaling down its coal-fired power use, low wind generation this winter could send energy prices soaring and really put the market to the test. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany, Montel. 2024-11-11T14:06:01+00:00 yes 79 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/uk-finds-solace-in-lng-but-risks-3 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=106126576 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/106126576/eb96def7eed24b162aa2abbb12682943/video_medium/uk-finds-solace-in-lng-but-risks-3-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/106126576/eb96def7eed24b162aa2abbb12682943/small/uk-finds-solace-in-lng-but-risks-3-thumbnail.jpg UK finds solace in LNG, but risks remain LNG is a vital part of the UK’s energy mix, particularly following the recent closure of its last coal-fired plant and amid diminishing domestic gas production. But while early forecasts show the likelihood of a mild start to winter, the country’s heightened reliance on LNG still poses certain challenges, such as competition from global markets, unpredictable weather conditions and limited storage capacity. Reporting by: Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-In-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Robert Songer, LNG Market Analyst, ICIS; and Lucy Cullen, Head of Europe Gas and LNG Markets, Wood Mackenzie. 2024-11-05T15:35:21+00:00 yes 104 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/new-nuclear-an-italian-renaissance-1 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=105961538 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/105961538/fe0c7831e3bb74bfa297bdded25a07f7/video_medium/new-nuclear-an-italian-renaissance-1-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/105961538/fe0c7831e3bb74bfa297bdded25a07f7/small/new-nuclear-an-italian-renaissance-1-thumbnail.jpg New nuclear – an Italian renaissance? Since coming to power two years ago, Giorgia Meloni’s government has pushed for the revival of nuclear energy while maintaining the country’s renewable energy targets. But is this plan actually realistic? Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributors: Antonio Michelon, Office Head Italy, AFRY; Piero Viganò, Partner, Advant Nctm; and Matteo Mazzoni, Director of Energy Analytics, ICIS. This video was originally published on 1 November, 2024.  2024-11-01T09:15:14+00:00 yes 173 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/eu-data-centres-shift-south https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=105849952 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/105849952/642f4c74ecf6aa9f205d55238f0a78b7/video_medium/eu-data-centres-shift-south-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/105849952/642f4c74ecf6aa9f205d55238f0a78b7/small/eu-data-centres-shift-south-thumbnail.jpg EU data centres shift south, pressuring demand and prices Artificial Intelligence's need for computing power will require the scaling up of data centres over the next decade. Europe's data centre market is heading for a fivefold boom by 2032 and tech giants are seeking out virgin territories with sufficient space to build their new complexes. Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel. Contributor: Luca Beltramino, Vice President and Co-Founder, Italian Datacenter Association.   2024-10-29T16:40:40+00:00 yes 171 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/could-frances-green-transition-be https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=105639479 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/105639479/9cabd9bb14a713ceb2d0c32abf1de7a0/video_medium/could-frances-green-transition-be-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968577/105639479/9cabd9bb14a713ceb2d0c32abf1de7a0/small/could-frances-green-transition-be-thumbnail.jpg Could France’s green transition be derailed by poor grid flexibility? Already in the shadow of nuclear power, renewables in France risk taking the blame for blackouts unless the country takes steps to better manage its grid at times of oversupply or when there is not enough electricity. Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel News. Contributors: Clement Bouilloux, Analyst, Montel Analytics; and Maxence Cordiez, Energy and Climate Fellow, Institut Montaigne. 2024-10-23T09:31:24+00:00 yes 117 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/picasso-in-the-netherlands-realism https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=105368617 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/105368617/da2dd309646b82fe0f0e107017079e7c/video_medium/picasso-in-the-netherlands-realism-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968559/105368617/da2dd309646b82fe0f0e107017079e7c/small/picasso-in-the-netherlands-realism-thumbnail.jpg Picasso in the Netherlands – Realism or Abstraction? The Netherlands faces price turbulence over the coming weeks with many voicing concerns over a lack of transparency and clarity over its participation in the joint-EU balancing market system Picasso. Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel News. Contributor: Jean-Paul Harreman, Director, Montel Analytics. 2024-10-15T14:24:12+00:00 yes 172 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/fears-raised-over-nordic-green https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=105169863 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/105169863/9cd528ab6c0d645d45305d200565fe26/video_medium/fears-raised-over-nordic-green-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/105169863/9cd528ab6c0d645d45305d200565fe26/small/fears-raised-over-nordic-green-thumbnail.jpg Fears raised over Nordic green transition amid H2 and battery woes Recent announcements by energy giants to shelve hydrogen plants in Norway, Sweden and Denmark have sent shockwaves through the power markets. And combined with the struggles of battery producers, many have been left wondering if the Nordic region’s energy transition has stopped or slowed to a glacial pace. Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributor: Sigbjorn Seland, chief analyst Storm Geo. 2024-10-08T09:40:13+00:00 yes 123 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/austria-rushes-to-avoid-gas-supply https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=105069739 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/105069739/2bba466c099123ca93ec0290f8b45607/video_medium/austria-rushes-to-avoid-gas-supply-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/105069739/2bba466c099123ca93ec0290f8b45607/small/austria-rushes-to-avoid-gas-supply-thumbnail.jpg Austria rushes to avoid gas supply squeeze Austria is heavily reliant on Russian gas, with around 80% of its imports still coming from Gazprom. But this supply route could be cut off at the end of December, as Ukraine is unlikely to renew the transit deal that allows Russian gas to flow into Austria. With the clock ticking, Austria will soon be scrambling to secure new sources to meet its energy needs. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany, Montel. Contributors: Tobias Federico, managing director, Montel Analytics ; and Jake Horslen, senior LNG analyst, Energy Aspects. 2024-10-04T11:58:21+00:00 yes 114 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/the-uk-says-goodbye-to-coal-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=104955743 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/104955743/dd66efddd2a1c6e589be3b898b966fbb/video_medium/the-uk-says-goodbye-to-coal-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/104955743/dd66efddd2a1c6e589be3b898b966fbb/small/the-uk-says-goodbye-to-coal-power-thumbnail.jpg The UK says goodbye to coal power This week marks a historic milestone for the UK as it shuts down the last remaining coal-fired power station, the 2 GW Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant. Once the backbone of the country’s energy supply, coal has been an essential part of the energy mix for over a century. From the world's first coal-fired power station in London in 1882 to powering industries and homes for generations, coal played a vital role in shaping the modern economy. While there’s a sense of nostalgia, especially among those who built their livelihoods around coal, there’s also acceptance that it’s time to move forward. The UK has shifted toward renewable energy, hopefully ensuring that future generations inherit a cleaner, more sustainable planet. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Bruce Heppenstall, Plant Director, Drax Power Station; Nigel Yaxley, former Managing Director of the Association of UK Coal Importers and Producers. 2024-10-01T10:03:17+00:00 yes 167 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/norway-electric-cars-outnumber-2 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=104871818 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/104871818/0f7615d3bbc310ec55fd8edcdd85e4e3/video_medium/norway-electric-cars-outnumber-2-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/104871818/0f7615d3bbc310ec55fd8edcdd85e4e3/small/norway-electric-cars-outnumber-2-thumbnail.jpg Norway – Electric cars outnumber petrol cars for first time Despite sluggish sales of electric vehicles elsewhere in Europe, front runner Norway continues to set new records. What is the secret of this electrification success and what could be the impact on Norway’s power consumption? Reporting by Gert Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel. 2024-09-27T12:17:38+00:00 yes 77 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/germanys-energy-regulator-probes https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=104458838 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/104458838/0aba937aea813ee5dc2fdd903a4cd5a6/video_medium/germanys-energy-regulator-probes-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/104458838/0aba937aea813ee5dc2fdd903a4cd5a6/small/germanys-energy-regulator-probes-thumbnail.jpg Germany’s energy regulator probes insider trading claims Germany’s energy regulator – the Federal Network Agency – is scrutinising allegations of insider trading in the country’s power market first reported by Montel in June. The allegations relate to a confidential signal grid operators provide to select companies to keep power networks in balance. The regulator says it has been demanding information from network operators since whistleblowers told Montel the signal was being used to front run the power market. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor Clean Energy Desk, Montel. 2024-09-18T11:59:11+00:00 yes 83 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds https://video.montelgroup.com/video/104356867 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=104356867 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/104356867/22511eed272a4707c18d4652f9241f62/video_medium/europes-gas-market-forecast-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/104356867/22511eed272a4707c18d4652f9241f62/small/europes-gas-market-forecast-thumbnail.jpg Europe's gas market forecast – bearish or bullish? Price swings on the European gas market are notoriously difficult to predict. With gas storage facilities 93% full two months ahead of schedule and the heating season still a few weeks off, the short-term forecast for some market participants is bearish, but what factors are at play and what wildcards can we anticipate for the coming months? Reporting by Julia Demirdag. Contributors: Joachim Endress, Managing Director, Ganexo GmbH; and Francisco Gaspar Machado, Senior Power Research Analyst, LSEG Power Research. 2024-09-13T10:35:53+00:00 yes 170 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/nordic-renewables-too-much-of-a https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=104104975 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/104104975/25e42e5ad326cd5e2c96317de0a347c5/video_medium/nordic-renewables-too-much-of-a-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/104104975/25e42e5ad326cd5e2c96317de0a347c5/small/nordic-renewables-too-much-of-a-thumbnail.jpg Nordic renewables – Too much of a good thing? The Nordic region has an abundance of green energy, and very ambitious targets for future growth. However, as the rest of Europe is also now generating ever increasing amounts of electricity from renewable sources, wholesale prices can swing wildly over the course of a single day. Could this volatility be frightening away much needed new investments? Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-In-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Priyanka Shinde, Nordic Market Expert, Montel; Tor Reier Lilleholt, Head of Analysis, Insight by Volue; Marius Holm Rennesund, Partner, Thema Consulting Group; and Maija Ahola, Senior Manager, LevelTen Energy. 2024-09-02T15:53:43+00:00 yes 196 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/unpicking-picasso-safety-in https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=102480067 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/102480067/948d53a58d54c5cdefccc070baeb1c74/video_medium/unpicking-picasso-safety-in-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/102480067/948d53a58d54c5cdefccc070baeb1c74/small/unpicking-picasso-safety-in-thumbnail.jpg Unpicking Picasso – Safety in numbers? The aim of the much-anticipated Picasso algorithm was to balance European power grids more efficiently but since its introduction in Italy it has had quite the opposite effect. So, what went wrong and what choices do European power markets have to restore stability? Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel. Contributor: Fulvio Fontini, Professor of Economics at Padua University and Italian Energy Ministry advisor. 2024-06-27T16:16:43+00:00 yes 139 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/finland-europes-most-volatile-3 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=102145955 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/102145955/9ef05768bfe7ce9ba244557d8eb6877a/video_medium/finland-europes-most-volatile-3-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/102145955/9ef05768bfe7ce9ba244557d8eb6877a/small/finland-europes-most-volatile-3-thumbnail.jpg Finland – Europe’s most volatile power market Finland’s power market has seen huge changes over the past couple of years, as a surge in new wind and nuclear capacity has led to periods of unprecedented oversupply and caused negative prices. Will the country remain Europe’s most volatile power market going forward? Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributor: Riku Merikoski, analyst, Axpo. This video was first published on 18 June 2024. 2024-06-17T23:08:59+00:00 yes 72 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds https://video.montel.energy/europes-parliamentary-elections-a https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=101938611 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/101938611/adb24501cd54ec88e072ba6dc95a1416/video_medium/europes-parliamentary-elections-a-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/101938611/adb24501cd54ec88e072ba6dc95a1416/small/europes-parliamentary-elections-a-thumbnail.jpg Europe’s parliamentary elections – a rebuke for clean energy? Weekend elections for the European Parliament have delivered a blow to parties most outspoken in their support for ambitious climate policy. Those hostile to climate action saw a surge in support. Not least in the country synonymous with the energy transition: Germany. But the upshot is likely to be a change in nuance, rather than substance. For now. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor Clean Energy Desk, Montel. 2024-06-10T16:43:18+00:00 yes 81 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/paid-to-use-power-a-sustainable https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=101661042 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/101661042/f84b630b9cf940f8a7dc6e945b966fea/video_medium/paid-to-use-power-a-sustainable-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/101661042/f84b630b9cf940f8a7dc6e945b966fea/small/paid-to-use-power-a-sustainable-thumbnail.jpg Paid to use power – a sustainable trend? European power markets have witnessed a barrage of negative prices in recent months, and this trend is set to continue for the foreseeable future with the ramping up of renewables output. How should Europe react to this challenge and provide the supply stability needed to meet its climate targets? Reporting by Alina Trabattoni, Italy Correspondent, Montel. Contributor: Markus Rauramo, CEO, Fortum. 2024-06-05T13:53:03+00:00 yes 125 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/swedish-nuclear-just-an-illusion https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=101563255 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/101563255/a905a4386fc5bcb5951483bff5bf8c8b/video_medium/swedish-nuclear-just-an-illusion-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/101563255/a905a4386fc5bcb5951483bff5bf8c8b/small/swedish-nuclear-just-an-illusion-thumbnail.jpg Swedish nuclear – Just an illusion? Sweden is banking on nuclear power to help it meet a forecast sharp rise in demand. But it is a path fraught with obstacles given Europe has so far failed to build any new nuclear capacity on time or on budget. Reporting by: Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel. Contributors: Jesper Marklund, Nuclear Development Manager, Fortum Sweden; Oskar Öhrman, CTO, Svensk Solenergi. This video was first published on 3 June 2024. 2024-06-03T13:59:59+00:00 yes 167 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/the-norwegian-go-dilemma-should-it https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=101380697 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/101380697/666eb619ce7559892a569cdf4b635c27/video_medium/the-norwegian-go-dilemma-should-it-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/101380697/666eb619ce7559892a569cdf4b635c27/small/the-norwegian-go-dilemma-should-it-thumbnail.jpg The Norwegian GO dilemma – Should it stay, or should it go? When Norway’s current centre-left government took office in 2021, it declared that Norway should pull out of the market for Guarantees of Origins. Given that 80% of all GOs issued in Norway are consumed in Europe, mainly in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, such a decision would have serious implications and recent statements from the country’s energy minister do suggest there may have been a change of heart. Reporting by Gert Mollestad, Editor Norway, Montel. Contributor: Daniel Arnesson, Manager GO, Veyt. 2024-05-27T15:25:03+00:00 yes 183 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/global-lng-competition-to-tighten https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=101056131 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/101056131/84fd4b26b2556b50568e76e0c93501b6/video_medium/global-lng-competition-to-tighten-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/101056131/84fd4b26b2556b50568e76e0c93501b6/small/global-lng-competition-to-tighten-thumbnail.jpg Global LNG competition to tighten ahead of winter Global competition for LNG, especially between Asia and Europe, should remain subdued over the summer but markets will tighten as we head into winter. Reporting by Andrés Cala, senior LNG reporter, Montel. Contributor: Zhi Xin Chong, senior director at S&P Global and head of emerging Asia gas and LNG markets. 2024-05-23T11:13:31+00:00 yes 49 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/expected-far-right-gains-in-eu https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=100758236 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/100758236/043c304d325b9622fcfc38d8e24a65cb/video_medium/expected-far-right-gains-in-eu-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/100758236/043c304d325b9622fcfc38d8e24a65cb/small/expected-far-right-gains-in-eu-thumbnail.jpg Expected far-right gains in EU elections to dilute green deal France's far-right is expected to make significant gains in June's European elections. A swing to the right in the European parliament could weaken EU climate policy. Reporting by Chris Eales, Editor France, Montel. Contributors: Phuc-Vinh Nguyen, research fellow in French and European energy policy, Jacques Delors Institute; Alice Franz, Director of European and International Affairs, UFE; and Jan Jacob Boom Wichers CEO, Holosolis. 2024-05-17T08:20:08+00:00 yes 221 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/twilight-years-for-coal-in-europe https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=99955367 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/99955367/b002bd83069f4513974ab0a0a889af12/video_medium/twilight-years-for-coal-in-europe-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/99955367/b002bd83069f4513974ab0a0a889af12/small/twilight-years-for-coal-in-europe-thumbnail.jpg Twilight years for coal in Europe Expanding renewable energy capacity and fierce competition from gas have eroded European demand for thermal coal over the past decade, amid widespread closures of coal-fired plants to meet climate goals. As such, the region’s thermal coal traders are increasingly focusing on other markets, such as Asia, or branching out into different commodities – including biomass, gas and LNG – as alternative energy sources squeeze fossil fuels from the European power mix. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Guillaume Perret, Director, Perret Associates; Tomasz Mijal, Managing Director, Bulk Trading Polska; Wendelin Knauss, Trader, Uniper. 2024-05-08T16:51:42+00:00 yes 119 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/saharan-dust-events-may-dim-german https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=99289825 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/99289825/990bda1616d6dadabed0e95748ce5bfa/video_medium/saharan-dust-events-may-dim-german-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/99289825/990bda1616d6dadabed0e95748ce5bfa/small/saharan-dust-events-may-dim-german-thumbnail.jpg Saharan dust events may dim German solar ambitions Clouds of dust blown to Europe from the Sahara Desert have reduced solar power output in Germany this spring. What impact could this increasingly common and intense weather phenomenon have on the country’s ambitious solar targets? Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter, Germany. Contributor: Alexander Stauch, Head of Marketing, Meteomatics. 2024-04-30T14:09:42+00:00 yes 83 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds https://video.montel.energy/tariff-wars-ahead-for-gas-markets https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=99026335 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/99026335/d184c20bf25eac8cbe82cafe6be58bdc/video_medium/tariff-wars-ahead-for-gas-markets-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/99026335/d184c20bf25eac8cbe82cafe6be58bdc/small/tariff-wars-ahead-for-gas-markets-thumbnail.jpg Tariff wars ahead for gas markets if Trump returns While Trump is a friend of the fossil industry, global gas markets may be again shaken up if Donald Trump wins the November US presidential election. The granting of approvals for new LNG projects will resume, regardless of who wins, but some worry that a second Trump administration could reignite tariff wars, especially with China. Reporting by Andrés Cala, senior LNG correspondent, Montel. Contributors: Ira Joseph, a senior researcher in Columbia University’s Centre of Global Energy Policy. Henning Gloystein, Eurasia’s director of energy, climate and resources 2024-04-29T09:30:52+00:00 yes 110 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/the-trump-hand-grenade https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=98784353 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/98784353/c1811017624c106638de9e6086fa036b/video_medium/the-trump-hand-grenade-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/98784353/c1811017624c106638de9e6086fa036b/small/the-trump-hand-grenade-thumbnail.jpg The Trump hand grenade The global gas market faces turmoil and increased price volatility should Donald Trump return to the white house. Listen to a discussion why a Trump victory in November will be “like dropping a hand grenade on the energy markets”, the implications of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian gas infrastructure and Putin’s shadow fleet of LNG vessels. And will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz? Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel Guests: Tobias Federico, Director, Montel Analytics; Wayne Bryan, Director European Gas Research, LSEG. 2024-04-25T21:55:25+00:00 yes 1663 Montel News - Weekly https://video.montel.energy/cold-comfort-for-germanys-trade https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=98766515 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/98766515/10906918415a6c4cd82fd705b38df94e/video_medium/cold-comfort-for-germanys-trade-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/98766515/10906918415a6c4cd82fd705b38df94e/small/cold-comfort-for-germanys-trade-thumbnail.jpg Cold comfort for Germany's trade exposed industry The energy prices that underpin Europe’s industrial production have fallen, but the outlook for the continent’s competitiveness remains bleak some two years on from the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor Clean Energy Desk, Montel. Contributors: Christof Bauer, Executive Advisor Energy, Infraserv; Claudia Günther, Research Lead Germany, Aurora Energy Research: and Diana Bacila, Long Term Asset Trader, Alpiq. 2024-04-25T19:00:12+00:00 yes 155 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/nordic-hydro-and-go-price https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=97474719 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/97474719/0bcf2a23013c0fc07e1f7329b2ccdfda/video_medium/nordic-hydro-and-go-price-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968568/97474719/0bcf2a23013c0fc07e1f7329b2ccdfda/small/nordic-hydro-and-go-price-thumbnail.jpg Nordic hydro and GO price volatility Over the last 18 months, the European market for Guarantees of Origin, a certification scheme used to document renewable electricity consumption, has experienced the most price volatility in its history. Is this turbulence set to continue or can we expect some stability and even a recovery in the months ahead? Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics, Montel. Contributor: Petter Nordby, Nordic power market analyst LSEG. 2024-04-19T16:08:22+00:00 yes 57 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/running-the-red-sea-gauntlet https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=97469121 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/97469121/9a6f11e6157a8767c4d66b08b2436a98/video_medium/running-the-red-sea-gauntlet-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968569/97469121/9a6f11e6157a8767c4d66b08b2436a98/small/running-the-red-sea-gauntlet-thumbnail.jpg Running the Red Sea gauntlet Seaborne vessel traffic via the Red Sea has dropped sharply since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacks on shipping in November last year. But some ships are continuing to run the gauntlet of missiles and drones, despite rising insurance costs and risks to the safety of crew members. Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Burak Cetinok, Head of research, Arrow Shipbroking Group; Derek Steel, Managing Director, Chartsec. 2024-04-19T15:10:31+00:00 yes 132 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/uk-lng-port-to-boost-supply https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=96790225 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/96790225/1b3851d4d26963c62326367965988d41/video_medium/uk-lng-port-to-boost-supply-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/96790225/1b3851d4d26963c62326367965988d41/small/uk-lng-port-to-boost-supply-thumbnail.jpg UK LNG port to boost supply security Gas will be key to ensuring the UK’s power supply over the coming years, amid a growing reliance on intermittent wind capacity and the phase-out of coal-fired generation. To meet that demand and provide additional security and flexibility beyond the UK’s borders, Grain LNG, Europe’s largest LNG terminal, is expanding its import and storage capacity. | Reporting by Laurence Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributor: Simon Culkin, Terminal Manager, Grain LNG. Drone footage: National Grid Ventures. 2024-04-12T14:32:44+00:00 yes 106 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/pasting-the-cracks https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=96709079 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/96709079/9b92f34254c23d732141c9fe5c681506/video_medium/pasting-the-cracks-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/96709079/9b92f34254c23d732141c9fe5c681506/small/pasting-the-cracks-thumbnail.jpg Pasting the cracks? EDF has found a new crack on a French reactor amid ongoing corrosion probes and repairs. Does the state-owned power firm have matters under control? 2024-04-10T16:51:05+00:00 yes 51 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/greening-the-balkans https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=96669820 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/96669820/7dc9e3c1468a92c743073563f7185df9/video_medium/greening-the-balkans-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/96669820/7dc9e3c1468a92c743073563f7185df9/small/greening-the-balkans-thumbnail.jpg Greening the Balkans There is appetite for renewables in the Balkans but the roll-out of green energy seems to be stumbling amid a complex regulatory environment and a lack of financing. How can the resource rich region wean itself off fossil fuels and expedite the energy transition? 2024-04-09T13:08:41+00:00 yes 127 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/german-coal-plants-warn-of https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=96125063 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/96125063/81aa365e8df790c49d8c28b2b7215e7f/video_medium/german-coal-plants-warn-of-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/96125063/81aa365e8df790c49d8c28b2b7215e7f/small/german-coal-plants-warn-of-thumbnail.jpg German coal plants warn of production cuts as rivers heat up While German coal plant operators are used to dealing with higher river temperatures during the summer, this year for the first time, production cuts may be needed as early as March. Reported by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter, Germany. 2024-03-25T18:39:24+00:00 yes 47 Montel News - 60 seconds #60seconds https://video.montel.energy/ukraines-continuing-fight-for https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=96122200 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/96122200/125bfc36cf3a47a14fc18a0c010d7554/video_medium/ukraines-continuing-fight-for-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/96122200/125bfc36cf3a47a14fc18a0c010d7554/small/ukraines-continuing-fight-for-thumbnail.jpg Ukraine’s continuing fight for energy supply Ukraine has survived a second winter of attacks on its energy infrastructure, but with Russia still actively targeting power plants and transmission systems, what can be done to guarantee power supply at a time of war? Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Svitlana Grynchuk, Ukrainian Deputy Energy Minister; Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director, Dtek; Yuriy Onyshkiv, Senior Gas Analyst, LSEG. 2024-03-25T17:46:43+00:00 yes 164 Montel News - Energy Insights #energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/ukraine-to-boost-eu-power-imports https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=96023954 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/96023954/a20b1092c746addae4efe04da5e57b17/video_medium/ukraine-to-boost-eu-power-imports-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/96023954/a20b1092c746addae4efe04da5e57b17/small/ukraine-to-boost-eu-power-imports-thumbnail.jpg Ukraine to boost EU power imports after Russian strike Following Russia’s missiles attacks on key energy infrastructure sites, the Ukrainian energy company Dtek is weighing up its options in dealing with a significant power deficit. | Reporting by Laurence Walker, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Montel. Contributor: Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director, Dtek.  2024-03-22T18:33:39+00:00 yes 66 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/italys-bumpy-energy-road https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95943611 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/95943611/803192baca6c77ab10c6bbe483d297b9/video_medium/italys-bumpy-energy-road-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/95943611/803192baca6c77ab10c6bbe483d297b9/small/italys-bumpy-energy-road-thumbnail.jpg Italy’s bumpy energy road After two years of extremely high prices, Italy may have emerged from the energy crisis but it still could become over-reliant on LNG as it reduces its dependence on piped gas. In addition, the outlook for industrial gas demand is bleak. Reporting by Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-In-Chief Montel. Contributor: Davide Tabarelli, President, Nomisma Energia. 2024-03-21T09:22:03+00:00 yes 43 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/norways-first-offshore-wind-farm https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95919493 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/95919493/24fb2a547d2fe48463bb698799c342d2/video_medium/norways-first-offshore-wind-farm-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/95919493/24fb2a547d2fe48463bb698799c342d2/small/norways-first-offshore-wind-farm-thumbnail.jpg Norway’s first offshore wind farm auction closes The Ventyr consortium, consisting of Belgium’s Parkwind and Sweden’s Ingka, have won Norway’s first offshore wind auction with a strike price of just over EUR 99/MWh. What could be the implications for power prices in that country? Reporting by Gert Mollested, Norway Editor, Montel. With: Sigbjorn Seland, analyst Storm Geo. 2024-03-20T17:15:51+00:00 yes 34 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/soft-landing-for-gas-short-runway https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95744813 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/95744813/c2162d54ef5b24c3a9a866bbe61eac1c/video_medium/soft-landing-for-gas-short-runway-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/95744813/c2162d54ef5b24c3a9a866bbe61eac1c/small/soft-landing-for-gas-short-runway-thumbnail.jpg Soft landing for gas, short runway for hydrogen European plans to grow gas import capacity by 55% may look like overkill after a second winter of comfortable supply, but Germany’s biggest power producer still likes the insurance. Reporter: Nathan Witkop, Editor Green Energy Desk, Montel. 2024-03-15T14:24:16+00:00 yes 68 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/aarhus-europes-energy-trading-hub https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95744060 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/95744060/54715bda4886eaae873e6e0755fa7442/video_medium/aarhus-europes-energy-trading-hub-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/95744060/54715bda4886eaae873e6e0755fa7442/small/aarhus-europes-energy-trading-hub-thumbnail.jpg Aarhus – Europe’s energy trading hub Why have energy trading firms congregated in Denmark’s second city of Aarhus, and what is the secret of their success? Reporter: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-In-Chief, Montel. Contributors: Phil Hewitt, CTO Montel;  Allan Virtue, Head of Markets, Vindenergi Denmark; Martin Damgaard Larsen, CEO Aarhus Energy; Stefan Barkholt Ovesen, Head of Markets, Aaarhus Energy; Gabor Szatmari, CEE Territory Manager, Montel; and Astrid Buhr Broge, Chief Consultant, Green Power Denmark. This video was first published on 15 March 2024. 2024-03-15T14:04:32+00:00 yes 153 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/is-norways-first-offshore-wind https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95554532 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/95554532/c62a33a6d3370d05214b5f854a172dba/video_medium/is-norways-first-offshore-wind-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/95554532/c62a33a6d3370d05214b5f854a172dba/small/is-norways-first-offshore-wind-thumbnail.jpg Is Norway’s first offshore wind auction set to fail? Norway’s first offshore wind auction for 1.4 GW of capacity will take place on Monday,18 March 2024. Considered a key pillar of the country’s energy strategy, concern about its outcome is growing. Reporting by Gert Ove Mollestad, Norway Editor. With: Åslaug Haga, head of sector organisation, Renewables Norway 2024-03-11T01:12:52+00:00 yes 39 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/supply-shortage-fears-fade-as https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95415223 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/95415223/26d55a1ef53cc350d2bf35ac03404bbd/video_medium/supply-shortage-fears-fade-as-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/95415223/26d55a1ef53cc350d2bf35ac03404bbd/small/supply-shortage-fears-fade-as-thumbnail.jpg Supply shortage fears fade as spring approaches The European meteorological winter ended on 29 February and any remaining fears of a supply shortage on the power and gas markets are evaporating. This means Europe has made it through its second winter without Russian gas. Heating demand on the continent is muted as Europe saw its third-warmest winter on record. 2024-03-06T11:37:54+00:00 yes 49 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/competition-for-lng-heats-up-as https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95375712 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/95375712/5e176a7c9a65c31b861ea6adaf0004bc/video_medium/competition-for-lng-heats-up-as-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/95375712/5e176a7c9a65c31b861ea6adaf0004bc/small/competition-for-lng-heats-up-as-thumbnail.jpg Competition for LNG heats up as Asian buyers awake Europe will struggle to attract LNG in March but Asian buyers are sure taking more interest in the market. Reporting by: Andrés Cala, Senior LNG Correspondent With: Alex Siow, Gas and LNG analyst, ICIS. Laura Page, Natural gas and LNG Insight manager, Kpler 2024-03-05T14:59:22+00:00 yes 74 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/french-nuclear-crunch https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95219644 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/95219644/9801402aad848776371c430f3ea899a7/video_medium/french-nuclear-crunch-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/95219644/9801402aad848776371c430f3ea899a7/small/french-nuclear-crunch-thumbnail.jpg French nuclear crunch One moment they're fixing the roof, the next there's a hole in the floor. How the yo-yo of power prices has disrupted France’s plan to boost nuclear revenues. Reporting by Chris Eales – Editor, France. 2024-03-01T15:41:33+00:00 yes 72 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/are-soaring-costs-of-the-energy https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=95055336 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/95055336/ccbccb6503c38d3ca74977f3eeebaafc/video_medium/are-soaring-costs-of-the-energy-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/95055336/ccbccb6503c38d3ca74977f3eeebaafc/small/are-soaring-costs-of-the-energy-thumbnail.jpg Are soaring costs of the energy transition stifling green growth? Have spiralling costs, high interest rates and low and volatile electricity prices slowed down the decarbonisation of Europe’s economy? Reporter: Richard Sverrisson, Montel. Contributors: Tobias Federico, Managing Director, Energy Brainpool, a Montel Group company; Hanns Koenig, Managing Director, Central Europe, Aurora Energy Research; Henning Gloystein, Director for Energy, Climate and Resources, Eurasia Group. 2024-02-26T15:25:07+00:00 yes 158 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights montelnews https://video.montel.energy/are-gas-and-lng-markets https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94998212 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/94998212/c545a07bd16b45c1bb899816402aac39/video_medium/are-gas-and-lng-markets-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/94998212/c545a07bd16b45c1bb899816402aac39/small/are-gas-and-lng-markets-thumbnail.jpg Are gas and LNG markets underestimating geopolitical risks? Currently, there are a myriad of geopolitical risks that could seriously affect global gas and LNG supply, including possible attacks on Russian gas infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Are these dangers being taken seriously enough? Reporting by Andrés Cala - Senior LNG Correspondent. 2024-02-24T13:17:43+00:00 yes 65 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/futures-trading-on-europes-biggest https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94934346 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/94934346/2268e42bbe2a00824c8664c672ab73cb/video_medium/futures-trading-on-europes-biggest-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/94934346/2268e42bbe2a00824c8664c672ab73cb/small/futures-trading-on-europes-biggest-thumbnail.jpg Futures trading on Europe's biggest power bourse picks up Futures trading on the EEX reached a record high last year and this trend seems certain to continue after an 88% rise in January. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany. Contributor: Peter Reitz, EEX CEO 2024-02-23T11:53:21+00:00 yes 43 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/epic-problems-epic-solutions https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94894683 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/94894683/4762fa33f16916b6a33b8fa4715749d3/video_medium/epic-problems-epic-solutions-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968567/94894683/4762fa33f16916b6a33b8fa4715749d3/small/epic-problems-epic-solutions-thumbnail.jpg Epic problems, epic solutions Over the past decade Germany has experienced serious energy shocks – many of which were of its own making. For instance, the over-reliance on Russian gas and exiting coal and nuclear power at the same time. However, it has also provided solutions on a remarkable scale. Listen to a discussion - recorded live at the E-World trade fair in Germany - on how the country dealt with its energy crisis, and the positive progress made in its energy markets since 2022. But how can it speed up investments into the grid as well as into renewables? Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel Guests: Tobias Federico, Managing Director, Energy Brainpool, a Montel Group company; Hanns Koenig, Managing Director, Central Europe, Aurora Energy Research; Henning Gloystein, Director for Energy, Climate and Resources, Eurasia Group 2024-02-22T12:38:20+00:00 yes 1810 Montel News - Weekly montelweekly https://video.montel.energy/no-end-in-sight-for-german-power https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94847748 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/94847748/80643094f8a0d9bc9c9432013a090be4/video_medium/no-end-in-sight-for-german-power-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/94847748/80643094f8a0d9bc9c9432013a090be4/small/no-end-in-sight-for-german-power-thumbnail.jpg No end in sight for German power slide German power prices have dropped almost 50% since mid-November and show no sign of revival. According to one of the leading marketers of German green power, this downward trend is likely to continue. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany. Contributor: Sven Nels, Managing Director Energy Trading at Baywa Re 2024-02-21T13:53:51+00:00 yes 46 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds https://video.montel.energy/buckle-up-germany-set-for-choppy https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94739024 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/94739024/3a866abafc44c5eafef3996c42caaf5e/video_medium/buckle-up-germany-set-for-choppy-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/94739024/3a866abafc44c5eafef3996c42caaf5e/small/buckle-up-germany-set-for-choppy-thumbnail.jpg Buckle up – Germany set for choppy power prices amid solar boom. Germany‘s power system will be flooded with a record amount of solar power this summer after installing 14 GW last year. That’s why traders will have to deal with high volatility and low prices starting from the second quarter. Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Energy Reporter Germany. 2024-02-19T11:26:42+00:00 yes 54 Montel News - 60 seconds 60seconds montelnews https://video.montel.energy/global-lng-demand-may-jump-50-by https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94628760 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/94628760/111941d5f7fd4c87db54b56f46a535d3/video_medium/global-lng-demand-may-jump-50-by-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/94628760/111941d5f7fd4c87db54b56f46a535d3/small/global-lng-demand-may-jump-50-by-thumbnail.jpg Global LNG demand may jump 50% by 2040 The growth is driven by Asia mostly, but Europe will remain dependant on spot LNG. But will this lock the world into a fossil fuel future? Reporting by Andrés Cala - Senior LNG Correspondent 2024-02-16T11:57:34+00:00 yes 44 Montel News - 60 seconds #60seconds https://video.montel.energy/perfect-bearish-storm-for-carbon https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=94566635 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/94566635/7b8ffb5f2a25af5ba39a9dc12eef360a/video_medium/perfect-bearish-storm-for-carbon-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/94566635/7b8ffb5f2a25af5ba39a9dc12eef360a/small/perfect-bearish-storm-for-carbon-thumbnail.jpg Perfect bearish storm for carbon European carbon prices have fallen to near 2-year lows – but can they sink any lower? Reporting by: Nathan Witkop – Editor, Clean Energy Desk With: Marcus Ferdinand – Chief Analytics Officer, Veyt 2024-02-14T14:52:26+00:00 yes 51 Montel News - 60 seconds https://video.montel.energy/gridlocked https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=91480889 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/91480889/66ffd083c9e94712ce7b7917586d20d7/video_medium/gridlocked-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968560/91480889/66ffd083c9e94712ce7b7917586d20d7/small/gridlocked-thumbnail.jpg Gridlocked? At COP28, the EU pledged to put EUR 2.3bn towards supporting the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) global target of 11 TW renewables by 2030 to help deliver net-zero emissions by 2050. However, for this goal to materialise, grid and energy-related infrastructure must expand significantly. Montel’s news editor Christian Bushill reports. Reporter: Christian Bushill, Montel News With: Dr. Jody Verboomen, Global Head of Grid Analysis & Planning, Siemens Energy 2023-12-08T12:26:01+00:00 yes 77 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/ukraine-readies-for-russian-winter https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=91181167 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/91181167/5e48a71db00f6864421445c1bde2384a/video_medium/ukraine-readies-for-russian-winter-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/91181167/5e48a71db00f6864421445c1bde2384a/small/ukraine-readies-for-russian-winter-thumbnail.jpg Ukraine readies for Russian winter attacks Ukraine is expecting an escalation in Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure this winter, but the country is better prepared than last year, having carried out extensive repairs in recent months and taken significant steps to safeguard energy security. Montel’s Deputy Editor-in-Chief Laurence Walker reports.Reporter: Laurence Walker, Montel News With: Svitlana Grynchuk, Deputy Energy Minister, Ukraine Yuriy Onyshkiv, LSEG  Footage: DTEK 2023-11-29T15:54:47+00:00 yes 129 Montel News - Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/the-iberian-disruption https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=90825084 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/90825084/1efcc30b87845c8a71b0b6cc34850865/video_medium/the-iberian-disruption-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/90825084/1efcc30b87845c8a71b0b6cc34850865/small/the-iberian-disruption-thumbnail.jpg The Iberian Disruption One question facing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s new government will be whether to extend its power price cap amid lingering discord over the amnesty granted to Catalan separatists. Montel’s Editor in Chief Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson reports. Reporter: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Montel News With: Javier Revuelta, AFRY Maria Fernandez, Etali'a 2023-11-20T14:33:56+00:00 yes 126 Energy Insights https://video.montel.energy/can-nuclear-take-france-to-the https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=89370660 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/89370660/16ca5800c9a0a55e26486f6d70e9090a/video_medium/can-nuclear-take-france-to-the-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/89370660/16ca5800c9a0a55e26486f6d70e9090a/small/can-nuclear-take-france-to-the-thumbnail.jpg Can nuclear take France to the promised land of net zero? Nuclear is firmly back in the driving seat in France. But will it lead to the promised land of carbon neutrality or is the country heading for a crash? Montel's France editor Chris Eales reports. With:  Valerie Faudon, Director general, SFEN Franck Gbaguidi, Director, Energy, Climate & Resources, Eurasia Group Julien Tedde, CEO of Opera Energie Thibault Laconde, CEO, Callendar <div><div> </div></div><div></div> 2023-10-06T14:42:23+00:00 yes 281 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights France nuclear https://video.montel.energy/storm-hans-brings-relief https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=88049799 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/88049799/5801e13315b29b637895a328041cab90/video_medium/storm-hans-brings-relief-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/88049799/5801e13315b29b637895a328041cab90/small/storm-hans-brings-relief-thumbnail.jpg Storm Hans brings relief A sopping summer and a deluge in the wake of Storm Hans looks set to pressure the Nordic wholesale power market and will lower guarantees of origin prices in the coming months. Montel’s Editor in Chief Richard Sverrisson investigates. Reporter: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Montel News With: Tor Reier Lilleholt, Volue Insights           Stefan Erath, Hydro Energi           Laura Malinen, Montel Marketplace           Marcus Ferdinand, Veyt 2023-08-25T15:14:32+00:00 yes 267 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights nordics https://video.montel.energy/from-delay-to-deliverance https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=86440169 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/86440169/ee3691d6dd0c9143b164c531df60c3cc/video_medium/from-delay-to-deliverance-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/86440169/ee3691d6dd0c9143b164c531df60c3cc/small/from-delay-to-deliverance-thumbnail.jpg From Delay to Deliverance? Way over budget and long overdue, Finland’s Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, was finally commissioned this May. Montel’s France Editor Chris Eales examines its impact on the power market. Reporter: Chris Eales, Editor, Montel News France With: Jukka Ruusunen, CEO, Fingrid Sigbjørn Seland, Chief Analyst, StormGeo Nena Analysis Heidi Paalatie, Director of Operations, Finnish Wind Power Association 2023-06-20T11:33:03+00:00 yes 221 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights nuclear renewables https://video.montel.energy/gas-price-slide-a-mere-blip https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=86071456 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/86071456/bdd70a8b6636cc042755bd21ac3b9d83/video_medium/gas-price-slide-a-mere-blip-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/86071456/bdd70a8b6636cc042755bd21ac3b9d83/small/gas-price-slide-a-mere-blip-thumbnail.jpg Gas price slide – a mere blip? European wholesale gas prices have plummeted from the highs seen in the midst of the energy crisis. How low can they go, and will industrial demand return in the medium to long term? 2023-05-26T09:46:53+00:00 yes 216 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/montel-weekly-podcast-will-carbons https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=86056486 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/86056486/9c6c230fb07ea012967d9c3633bc2382/video_medium/montel-weekly-podcast-will-carbons-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/86056486/9c6c230fb07ea012967d9c3633bc2382/small/montel-weekly-podcast-will-carbons-thumbnail.jpg Montel Weekly podcast – Will carbon’s bogeymen return? <div>Increased renewables generation and lower gas prices will add pressure to European carbon prices in the months ahead but in the medium to long term the market is expected to tighten amid very ambitious climate targets. Listen to a discussion on the main factors driving prices and why we are unlikely to return to EUR 100/t. In addition, who are the “carbon bogeymen” and will policymakers blame them in case of a sharp rise in prices? Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel Guests: Florian Rothenberg, Senior Analyst EU Power and Carbon Markets, ICIS;                    Paula VanLaningham, Director, Carbon Research, LSEG.</div> 2023-05-25T11:03:11+00:00 yes 1214 Montel Weekly montelweekly https://video.montel.energy/montel-weekly-podcast https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=86046552 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/86046552/bf2e38a61509794ae54b545e780baa53/video_medium/montel-weekly-podcast-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968580/86046552/bf2e38a61509794ae54b545e780baa53/small/montel-weekly-podcast-thumbnail.jpg Montel Weekly Podcast – Controversial aid for German industry Germany’s plans to cap electricity prices for industry at EUR 60/MWh until 2030 is creating controversy and is even unwelcome by some large industrial firms. Why is there such opposition to a stable and secure power price for almost seven years? Listen to a discussion on the outlook for companies operating in Europe’s industrial heartland. Will gas demand in the EU’s biggest economy return to pre-crisis levels?   Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel Guests: Tobias Federico, Managing Director, Energy Brainpool Stefanie Müller, Stefanie Mueller, Director Power Trading & Portfoliomanagement, BASF<div></div> 2023-05-24T12:59:52+00:00 yes 1597 Montel Weekly montelweekly https://video.montel.energy/lucky-break https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=85392403 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/85392403/4441b8aeb5a0fc497c2f224e63628b4e/video_medium/lucky-break-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/85392403/4441b8aeb5a0fc497c2f224e63628b4e/small/lucky-break-thumbnail.jpg Lucky break Germany weathered a winter without Russian gas better than many expected – but the road ahead looks far from smooth.  2023-04-24T15:23:52+00:00 yes 269 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights germany LNG https://video.montel.energy/power-market-in-the-uk https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84310002 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/84310002/1ba8393a8c3048cedaeb3b514dbb7b84/video_medium/power-market-in-the-uk-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/84310002/1ba8393a8c3048cedaeb3b514dbb7b84/small/power-market-in-the-uk-thumbnail.jpg Power Market in the UK Part of Greenweek 2023, we take a look at the power market in the UK. 2023-03-09T15:06:21+00:00 yes 3922 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/focus-on-italy https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84224397 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/84224397/e885628cf4b477a437da9eed05ef7150/video_medium/focus-on-italy-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968558/84224397/e885628cf4b477a437da9eed05ef7150/small/focus-on-italy-thumbnail.jpg Focus on Italy Greenweek 2023 - looking at power in Italy 2023-03-09T11:04:31+00:00 yes 3859 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/gos-are-high-prices-here-to-stay-3 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84209530 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/84209530/b659c9a4c588a09757618ce955e85028/video_medium/gos-are-high-prices-here-to-stay-3-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968575/84209530/b659c9a4c588a09757618ce955e85028/small/gos-are-high-prices-here-to-stay-3-thumbnail.jpg GOs – are high prices here to stay? 2023-03-08T15:05:08+00:00 yes 3781 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/carbon-talk-2 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84198669 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/84198669/63d417ab465cc7f6f2581f52e0ad3d85/video_medium/carbon-talk-2-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968576/84198669/63d417ab465cc7f6f2581f52e0ad3d85/small/carbon-talk-2-thumbnail.jpg Carbon talk 2023-03-08T11:00:34+00:00 yes 3528 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/price-caps-impact-on-ppas-2 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84084477 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/84084477/04f68fbb72e2e369e6e6bf7e70a8cb59/video_medium/price-caps-impact-on-ppas-2-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968571/84084477/04f68fbb72e2e369e6e6bf7e70a8cb59/small/price-caps-impact-on-ppas-2-thumbnail.jpg Price caps - impact on PPAs? 2023-03-07T15:02:39+00:00 yes 3704 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/market-interventions-hampering-or-2 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84076097 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/84076097/f12ccc7ab43b580ab81c3f1c356da400/video_medium/market-interventions-hampering-or-2-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968561/84076097/f12ccc7ab43b580ab81c3f1c356da400/small/market-interventions-hampering-or-2-thumbnail.jpg Market interventions – hampering or boosting renewables? 2023-03-07T11:01:01+00:00 yes 3541 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/eu-policy-updates-from-brussels-3 https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84058122 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/84058122/960d111065dd16d389fb67a58d9df7a8/video_medium/eu-policy-updates-from-brussels-3-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968556/84058122/960d111065dd16d389fb67a58d9df7a8/small/eu-policy-updates-from-brussels-3-thumbnail.jpg EU policy updates from Brussels Join us for an overview of Brussels's latest EU policy updates, with expert analysis from Felix Matthes of the Öko-Institut – Institute for Applied Ecology. This session will be moderated by Siobhan Hall from Montel News.  2023-03-06T15:02:39+00:00 yes 3375 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/climate-change-energy-events-green-week https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=84052582 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/84052582/2482548e6c1a7d42b862a3623a7fcab1/video_medium/climate-change-energy-events-green-week-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968566/84052582/2482548e6c1a7d42b862a3623a7fcab1/small/climate-change-energy-events-green-week-thumbnail.jpg Green Week 2023 Join us for a series of expert-led webinars dedicated to the energy transition and green markets. Save the dates and stay tuned. Here is a overview of the webinars you can attend during Green Week: Monday 6 March 10:00 - 11:00 Green Week opening session: Green transition and the energy crisis 14:00 - 15:00 EU policy updates from Brussels Tuesday 7 March 10:00 – 11:00 Market interventions – hampering or boosting renewables? 14:00 – 15:00 Price caps - impact on PPAs? Wednesday 8 March 10:00 – 11:00 Carbon talk 14:00 – 15:00 GOs – are high prices here to stay? Thursday 9 March – Countries in focus 10:00 – 11:00 Italy 14:00 – 15:00 UK 2023-03-06T10:58:32+00:00 yes 3253 Green Week 2023 https://video.montel.energy/cold-comfort https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=83102759 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/83102759/20aa7d47eee34eac8ebdf2fe0ccbf860/video_medium/cold-comfort-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968578/83102759/20aa7d47eee34eac8ebdf2fe0ccbf860/small/cold-comfort-thumbnail.jpg Cold comfort Full storage facilities may not be enough to keep Germany warm in the months ahead as the country prepares to enter winter without Russian gas. Reporter: Nathan Witkop, Montel News. Guests: Wayne Bryan, Director, European Gas Research, Refinitv. Tim Steinert, Senior Consultant, Enervis Diana Bacila, Senior coal analyst, Alpiq Ana Stanič, Principal, E&A Law Limited 2023-02-06T10:41:57+00:00 yes 233 Montel News - Energy Insights #energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/europes-scramble-for-gas https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=83102757 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/83102757/001853bc8d3acf98c9f93cdc1f9ca393/video_medium/europes-scramble-for-gas-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968579/83102757/001853bc8d3acf98c9f93cdc1f9ca393/small/europes-scramble-for-gas-thumbnail.jpg Europe's scramble for gas With the threat of a complete reduction in gas flows to Europe looming and growing uncertainty over the operation of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline after July, the outlook for the coming winter is bleak. At the E-World energy & water conference in Essen, Montel spoke to key market participants and energy analysts about the choices that lie ahead. Reporter: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel Interviewees: Tobias Federico, Managing Director, Energy Brainpool, Torsten Frank, Managing Director, Trading Hub Europe, Guillaume Perret, Founder and Director, Perret Associates, Jeremy Plaister, Senior Commercial Manager, MetDesk Julia Demirdag, Germany Correspondent, Montel 2023-02-06T10:41:57+00:00 yes 339 Montel News - Energy Insights energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/blackout-fears https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=83102756 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/83102756/b754b105d90def07e6d7913011c6ffef/video_medium/blackout-fears-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968555/83102756/b754b105d90def07e6d7913011c6ffef/small/blackout-fears-thumbnail.jpg Blackout fears Finland braces itself for a tight winter and pins its hopes on the start-up of the much delayed Olkiluoto 3 reactor and mild weather, market experts told Montel News Editor-in-Chief, Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson. Guests: Jukka Ruusunen, President & CEO, Fingrid Olav Botnen, Senior Analyst, Volue Anni Mikkonen, CEO, Finnish Wind Energy Association Trevor Sikorski, Head of Natural Gas and Carbon Research, Energy Aspects 2023-02-06T10:41:57+00:00 yes 167 Montel News - Energy Insights #energyinsights https://video.montel.energy/demand-reduction-or-destruction https://video.montel.energy/v.ihtml/player.html?photo_id=83102752 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/83102752/ec6378ad965ccd350903f908e54489e7/video_medium/demand-reduction-or-destruction-video.mp4 https://video.montel.energy/64968570/83102752/ec6378ad965ccd350903f908e54489e7/small/demand-reduction-or-destruction-thumbnail.jpg Demand reduction or destruction Europe's industry faces a tough winter. As the surge in energy prices continues, Europe’s consumers face a tough winter. Will we see industrial closures over the months ahead and will these be permanent? 2023-02-06T10:41:57+00:00 yes 282 Montel News - Energy Insights #energyinsights