Germany bucks 17-yr power trend

Germany bucks 17-yr power trend

For the first time in 17 years, Germany became a net electricity importer in 2023, largely due to expensive fossil fuels which meant power from its neighbours was cheaper than that domestically generated. Carbon emissions in the country also plummeted but is the drop permanent as the country looks to transform its power system? Listen to a discussion on the choices facing Germany and the pros and cons of splitting its single power market zone. Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chi...

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A geopolitical state of emergency?

A geopolitical state of emergency?

As tensions between Iran and the US intensify, Russian mounts fresh attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and President Trump softens his stance on the US grab for Greenland, France´s Presiden...

12 Helmi 36min

Norway's looming "supply squeeze"

Norway's looming "supply squeeze"

Norway is normally an exporter of electricity to its neighbours , but experts are sounding alarm bells. They warn that the increase in demand from electrification and data centres will eclipse the cou...

5 Helmi 27min

Rewiring Europe - will offshore wind be a "winner"?

Rewiring Europe - will offshore wind be a "winner"?

Ten European countries in Europe came together in Hamburg earlier this week to sign a commitment to deliver 100GW of offshore wind in the North Sea - a move the German energy minister labelled as "a h...

29 Tammi 41min

The Greenland play

The Greenland play

This week, US President Donald Trump confirmed his plans to annex Greenland, threatening European members of NATO with higher tariffs if they try to stand in his way. Despite European leaders express...

22 Tammi 38min

Iceland geothermal: Engineering calm in a volcanic storm

Iceland geothermal: Engineering calm in a volcanic storm

In this week's episode, we take a trip to the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland to visit the Svartsengi power Station. Located only several hundred metres from several active volcanoes, the 85 MW geother...

15 Tammi 30min

The 'Donroe doctrine' and the new world order

The 'Donroe doctrine' and the new world order

One week into the new year, and President Trump is continuing his mission to tear up the prevailing international order, creating further incertainty for global oil and gas markets following his attac...

8 Tammi 32min

A new year for Europe's energy sector

A new year for Europe's energy sector

Negative power prices, geopolitical tension, energy policy, batteries and strengthening the grid - what's in store for Europe's energy markets in 2026? In our first episode of the new year, Richard...

2 Tammi 40min

Drink whisky, help save the planet - fuelling the energy transition

Drink whisky, help save the planet - fuelling the energy transition

How could our Christmas leftovers, such as rejected potatoes and 'pottail' from whisky distilleries, fuel the energy transition? In our final episode for 2025, Richard sits down with a company in Sco...

19 Joulu 202523min

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