Rethinking forward power markets
The European Commission has launched a consultation on the future market design of wholesale energy markets. Under pressure to shield consumers, industry and households from high prices it seeks to un...
10 Feb 202331min
Return of the carbon speculators?
European carbon prices have climbed since mid-January, with the benchmark contract threatening to breach EUR 100/t before falling on Thursday. Has the upturn been driven by a return of speculators or ...
2 Feb 202331min
Transatlantic battle for green subsidies
The US’s Inflation Reduction Act – a USD 400bn package of subsidies and tax credits to help spur renewable energy and projects to slash emissions – has rattled European governments and politicians. So...
27 Jan 202328min
Scaring off investors
The flurry of European countries introducing revenue caps on electricity production from renewable sources is largely intended to shield industry and households from soaring prices. But some in the in...
20 Jan 202325min
Has green growth stalled amid patchwork interventions?
Europe’s green energy transition risks stalling amid a patchwork of regulation across the 27-nation bloc intended to tax surplus revenues of renewable energy generators. This could also impact the imp...
13 Jan 202329min
Opening Pandora’s box
Discussions over potential extensions to the lifespans of German nuclear reactors could lead to several unforeseen consequences and will be like opening Pandora’s box, says Tobias Federico of Energy B...
6 Jan 202329min
Gas price cap: policy disaster? Montel Weekly Special Episode
The EU gas price cap agreed this week by energy ministers is intended to protect gas consumers from soaring prices, but if triggered may lead to reduced supply and increased demand. Listen to a discus...
23 Des 202229min
An energy year like no other (part 2)
In the second of two episodes summarising the momentous energy events of 2022, we focus on the developments in the Nordic region, Germany and the coal and gas markets. Listen to a discussion on the im...
22 Des 202250min
