No plan B for France
After we recorded this episode, French President Macron announced plans to build up to 14 reactors by 2050. But earlier in the week, EDF announced that it would cut its available 2022 nuclear output b...
10 Feb 202227min
Ukraine crisis stokes gas supply fears
Continued tension between Ukraine and Russia has supported European wholesale prices, which remain at historically high levels. This week’s pod delves into the potential consequences of an armed conf...
3 Feb 202224min
Energy Transition wobble
The consequences of energy price spikes and massive wholesale market volatility have not only hit the pockets of households and the balance sheets of industrial firms, but have also slowed the pace of...
27 Jan 202223min
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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 202125min
