Nordic energy crisis overblown?
The Nordic region has not escaped the unprecedented energy price levels seen elsewhere, but according to this week’s guests, remains competitive compared to other parts of Europe and the world.Listen ...
20 Tammi 202226min
The Russia question
European wholesale gas prices have softened in recent days on forecasts of mild weather and the prospects of LNG imports but they are set to remain at historic highs for many weeks to come.This week’s...
13 Tammi 202226min
Tip of the Eisberg
Some German energy retailers went under last year, but many more could follow suit in 2022 as the consequences of soaring prices and poor hedging strategies become clear.Listen to a discussion about w...
6 Tammi 202226min
Will energy’s wild ride carry on?
Carbon prices have tripled, gas markets have soared, Europe is burning through its coal stocks but at the same time the demand for green energy procurement has never been higher. Listen to a review o...
16 Joulu 202131min
Zombies and market reform
The collapse of dozens of UK energy retailers amid a spike in wholesale prices suggests too many were operating with just enough money to cover their expenses. Or does it reflect a failure of market d...
9 Joulu 202125min
Nord Stream 2 certification woes
This week’s pod discusses the contested Nord Stream 2 pipeline following the temporary suspension of certification by the German regulator.Listen to a discussion on the latest developments regarding G...
2 Joulu 202128min
CO2 soars on price floor plan
This week we return to the European carbon market, where prices have soared following plans by the new German government to introduce a CO2 price floor. Listen to a discussion on the key market driver...
25 Marras 202121min
Global CO2 markets after COP26
This week our attention turns to COP26 that ended last weekend in Glasgow. Was there a gulf between the technical jargon used by the conference participants and wider the global climate crisis affecti...
18 Marras 202123min
