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Plugged In: the energy news podcastShould we talk about cheap power?In recent months, political opposition towards renewable energy policies in the UK has been on a steady rise, as commitment to deliver "cheaper power" starts to overtake the ambition to have "clean power". Energy affordability is firmly back on the agenda.In the drive to deliver green targets have politicians overhyped the implications of a move to a decarbonized power system? Is free power for all a realistic or even feasible concept? If not, how can consumers be incentivised to use electricity when it’s cheap and not when it’s expensive? What are the real consequences?
2025-11-1433 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastWill GHG Protocol changes affect the GO market?In October, the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol - the world’s most widely used carbon accounting framework - launched two public consultations, inviting input from professionals across the industry to share their thoughts on proposed changes to the current guidance for scope 2 carbon emissions and market-based accounting. But what are the changes? How do they affect big businesses on a global level? Could reformulating the methodology for temporal and locational reporting have far-reaching consequences for the GO market? In this episode, Richard sits down with experts in Amsterdam to discuss the proposed updates to the GHG...
2025-11-0734 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastPowering ahead: Could Europe's EVs use 100 TWh by 2030?Anyone who has visited Norway in recent years will be struck at the advance the country has made with electric vehicles and its charging infrastructure.Should this be rolled out across Europe, EVs could consume just over 100 TWh by 2030. What will be the impact on grids, heavy goods transport and supply chains?Listen to a discussion on the challenges faced in the electrification of transport, especially the impact that the electrification of heavy goods vehicles will have on grids. What solutions does Europe need to deploy in order to cope with the rollout of high-speed E...
2025-10-3133 min
LibertasMaliqi: Për Kurtin dyert janë mbyllur, Kosova drejt zgjedhjeve të rejaAnalisti politik Agon Maliqi, konsideron se kreu i Lëvizjes Vetëvendosje, Albin Kurti, me shumë gjasë, nuk do të arrijë të formojë qeverinë e re. Në një intervistë për Radion Evropa e Lirë, ai parashikon që presidentja e vendit, Vjosa Osmani, do t’ia japë mandatin partisë së dytë fituese në zgjedhjet e 9 shkurtit, në këtë rast Partisë Demokratike, edhe pse partitë që në mandatin e kaluar ishin në opozitë nuk kanë shprehur ndonjë interesim për krijimin e qeverisë së re. Prandaj, sipas tij, gjasat më të mëdha janë që vendi të shkojë në zgjedhje të parakohshme. ”Për Kurtin dyert janë mbyll...
2025-10-2406 minProgrami i mesditësMaliqi: Për Kurtin dyert janë mbyllur, Kosova drejt zgjedhjeve të rejaAnalisti politik Agon Maliqi, konsideron se kreu i Lëvizjes Vetëvendosje, Albin Kurti, me shumë gjasë, nuk do të arrijë të formojë qeverinë e re. Në një intervistë për Radion Evropa e Lirë, ai parashikon që presidentja e vendit, Vjosa Osmani, do t’ia japë mandatin partisë së dytë fituese në zgjedhjet e 9 shkurtit, në këtë rast Partisë Demokratike, edhe pse partitë që në mandatin e kaluar ishin në opozitë nuk kanë shprehur ndonjë interesim për krijimin e qeverisë së re. Prandaj, sipas tij, gjasat më të mëdha janë që vendi të shkojë në zgjedhje të parakohshme. ”Për Kurtin dyert janë mbyll...
2025-10-2406 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastA "frosty" winter for gas prices?European gas storage levels are lower compared to the same time last year, but many market participants are fairly confident that there will be enough of the fossil fuel for the months ahead. However, the weather remains the uncertain factor with some experts estimating that gas prices could jump more than 30% if Europe is hit with very cold temperatures this winter.What’s the outlook for prices as demand remains low, Europe becomes increasingly reliant on US LNG amid an unstable geopolitical situation?In this episode, Richard sits down with the London Stock Exchange Group to...
2025-10-2430 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSMRs and AI: Powering Europe's energy security?Last week, the UK Prime Minister was the latest leader in Europe to announce his commitment to nuclear energy production by announcing plans to build "a fleet" of small modular reactors (SMRs). The UK's announcement followed similar plans elsewhere in Europe over the last year.Why are we seeing the focus shift from larger nuclear plants to small modular reactors?In this episode, Richard speaks to Rolls Royce to understand the tech behind SMRs, the role they can play in reduce dependance on fossil fuels, and why they could prove to be an economically viable...
2025-09-2631 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastCould EU carbon prices hit EUR 90/t by year-end?Earlier this week, Europe’s benchmark carbon price climbed by over 1 EUR to reach a seven-month high. Could it continue to rise? As companies across the EU rush to meet the EU ETS deadline on the 30th September, investment funds’ increase their net long exposure in EU carbon allowances and lower supply could drive the price of EUAs higher. In this episode, Richard speaks to Veyt's Carbon Analyst about why the industry expects a tight carbon market next year, and what impact the reduced allowance thresholds and the introduction of CBAM will have on prices. Ho...
2025-09-1925 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastIs the EU failing its heavy industry?The US-EU USD 750bn energy deal announced at the end of July left many observers scratching their heads, not least because of the eye watering sums involved. However, European heavy industry, steel and aluminium in particular, were left facing a 50% US import tariff. The uncertainty for Europe's steel and aluminium companies has prompted issues of "scrap leakage" and imports of material from countries outside Europe, with producers struggling to remain competitive against Chinese overcapacity. Why were Europe's heavy industries left out of negotiations for lower tariffs, and is this the final nail in the coffin fo...
2025-09-1231 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastNordic power market at a crossroadsVolatile prices, falling liquidity and declining profitability are some of the many headwinds the Nordic power market faces in the months ahead.In addition, could political meddling create more damage to the highly complex and problematic market? And why are public misunderstandings about the issue fuelling political debate?In this episode, Richard speaks to our guests at the Montel Nordic Energy Day in Oslo. They discuss why a free and competitive market is still the best solution, and they explain the changes that need to be made to the market design in order for it...
2025-08-2830 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastThe real costs of curtailing renewablesAccording to a recent report from Montel Analytics, the UK and Ireland curtailed GBP 152m of renewable energy in the first half of 2025.Is this counter productive to the UK’s green and clean energy goals? Who foots the bill? Is the lack of adequate infrastructure in Europe’s grid hindering the green energy transition?In this episode, Richard speaks to the author of the report and Renewable UK about how much curtailment is costing the industry, how it’s affecting investments in wind power projects and why batteries are essential in storing excess green energy...
2025-08-2230 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastHeatwave raises red flags for power marketTemperatures reached 40C across Europe this week in the latest of several heatwaves which have engulfed the continent this summer. In response, power prices soared in many regions, with countries like France curbing nuclear power production because rivers – used for cooling purposes – became too warm.In this week’s episode, Richard discuss the impact of rising temperatures on power production, consumption and prices. How can Europe futureproof its power market from extreme weather conditions?Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsContributor: Julia Demirdag - News correspondent, Montel NewsGuests:Robi...
2025-08-1535 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastDoes the EU energy transition need China?It’s been 10 years since the Paris Climate Agreement entered intro force. Yet, tariffs, trade wars, and the reversal of the US’s climate policies are putting the global energy transition at risk. Where does this leave the relationship between the EU, the US, and other global trading partners? And should Europe’s solar and wind developers shun Chinese products? In this week’s episode, Richard speaks to Lord Adair Turner - Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission about carbon pricing, the cost of the energy transition, and China’s influence in the future of green energy...
2025-08-0834 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSUMMER SPECIAL Episode 5: President of the Council of European Energy RegulatorsThis is the fifth episode of Plugged In’s five-part CEO summer series, where Richard interviews prominent leaders in Europe’s energy sector. In this final special episode, Richard speaks to Dr Annegret Groebel, President of the Council of European Energy Regulators and Director of International Relations at the German Regulatory Authority, BNetzA. They talk about the challenges with energy regulation in 2025, and what the next move is for Germany and its bidding zones. Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuest: Dr Annegret Groebel - President of the Council of Euro...
2025-08-0124 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSUMMER SPECIAL Episode 4: CEO of Rystad EnergyThis is the fourth episode of Plugged In’s five-part CEO summer series, where Richard interviews prominent leaders in Europe’s energy sector. In this episode, Richard sits down with Jarand Rystad, CEO and Founder of energy research and intelligence company, Rystad Energy.They talk about the changes in China’s oil demand, the production - or lack - of hydrogen, and the challenges with battery and solar power in Europe.Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuest: Jarand Rystad - CEO and Founder, Rystad EnergyEdito...
2025-07-2529 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSUMMER SPECIAL Episode 3: CEO of FingridThis is the third episode of Plugged In’s five-part CEO summer series, where Richard interviews prominent leaders in Europe’s energy sector. In this episode, Richard speaks to Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, CEO of Finnish TSO, Fingrid. They discuss the ongoing issues with balancing Finland’s power market, the oversupply of renewable energy in the Nordics, and the future of Finland’s nuclear energy programme. Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuest: Asta Sihvonen-Punkka - CEO, FingridEditors: Bled Maliqi, Sarah KnowlesProducer: Sarah Knowles
2025-07-1828 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSUMMER SPECIAL Episode 2: CEO of EonThis is the second episode of Plugged In’s five-part CEO summer series, where Richard interviews prominent leaders in Europe’s energy sector. In this episode, Richard interviews Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of Eon, about Europe’s power market. They discuss the boom in renewable energy, the issues surrounding security of supply, and the importance of investing in Europe’s grid infrastructure. Presenter: Richard Sverisson - Editor-in-Chief Guest: Leonhard Birnbaum - CEO of EonEditors: Bled Maliqi, Sarah KnowlesProducer: Sarah Knowles
2025-07-1126 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSUMMER SPECIAL Episode 1: CEO of Energy UKThis is the first episode of Plugged In’s five-part CEO summer series, where Richard interviews prominent leaders in Europe’s energy sector. In this episode, Richard speaks to Dhara Vyas, CEO of Energy UK about the state of the UK’s energy sector one year on from the Labour government coming into power. They discuss the UK’s renewable energy targets, the UK government’s green energy policies, and the problem of rising energy prices. Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief Guest: Dhara Vyas - CEO of Energy UKEdito...
2025-07-0425 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastThe data centre boomThe US, China, and now Europe are seeing a surge in data centres as big tech firms and other businesses develop their AI models. But, will these data centres cause the dramatic rise in power consumption that many are predicting? In this episode, Richard goes deep into the subject with data centre experts from RISE and Greenscale to understand who the tenants of these data centres are, what challenges the tech and energy industries need to overcome together, and how data centres will continue to evolve with the exponential growth in AI. Presenter: Richard Sverrisson
2025-06-2734 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastWill Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?This week, LNG prices rose to a 10-week high in Europe in response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. With the shadow of a threat from Iran to close its vital waterway for global LNG shipments, in this episode, we discuss the likelihood of this happening, the political power dynamics at play and the implications for global energy markets.Richard speaks to Eurasia Group’s Head of Energy and Kpler’s Principal LNG Analyst about the changes in shipping movements that we have seen around the strait in response to Israel and Iran’s attac...
2025-06-1925 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastSticky Nordic negative prices, will Finland retain top spot?Since spring 2025, power prices in the Nordics have been below zero, thanks to a myriad of factors, including low power demand and a glut of green power production. Whilst this has been good news for some consumers in the region - who have been paid to use their electricity - the prevalence of sub-zero prices has created jitters for investors and many in öthe markets are feeling the impact of the negative downturn. In this episode, Richard speaks to a panel of experts from Montel’s Energy Day in Helsinki about why the Nordics are exper...
2025-06-1332 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastOffshore wind: Navigating the stormIn May, Danish energy producer, Orsted, pulled out of the UK’s Hornsea 4 project, citing "economic reasons", and earlier this week, industry leaders in The Netherlands have expressed their serious concerns about the high costs and potential delays which threaten the delivery of key offshore wind projects.In this episode, Richard speaks to the CEO of WindEurope about the state of Europe’s renewable energy sector. He also speaks to a panel of experts from the UK and The Netherlands - including a former Dutch MP - about how delays and rules set by governments are causing seri...
2025-06-0637 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastGas power gamesAs Europe eyes an end to Russian gas imports by 2027, fresh geopolitical tensions are reshaping energy markets once again. Could Trump’s mediation efforts result in a ceasefire in the Ukraine and could Russian gas re-enter Europe—directly or via shadow routes?In this week’s episode, Richard speaks to two policy experts about what peace versus a ceasefire could really mean for gas prices, energy security, and the green transition. How do emerging interdependencies with the US, Qatar, and Africa shift Europe’s leverage—and what happens when offshore wind, solar, and LNG become pawns in great powe...
2025-05-2231 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastCBAM uncertainty hits commodity tradingIn recent months, the European Commission has published what it describes as “simplified rules” of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), but is the policy still unclear and too complicated for energy and metals traders?In this episode, Richard talks to experts about the CBAM, and why some commodity trading firms are holding off - despite the official January 2026 start date. Could some be at risk of ceasing trading temporarily?Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsContributor: Gabriel Power - UK Power Reporter, Montel NewsGuests:Dan Maleski - Senior Envir...
2025-05-1634 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastIberia’s blackout: a wake up call?Since parts of Spain, Portugal, and France temporarily lost power on Monday 28th April, TSOs and policy makers across Europe have been quick to try and assess how much their own networks are at risk of a similar blackout.Whilst we await conclusions from Entso-e’s investigations as to the cause of the outage, in this week’s episode Richard speaks to the Secretary General of Eurelectric and Rystad Energy about what this incident tells us about the reliability of Europe’s grid and our increasing dependency on electricity. What does the outage tell us about the need f...
2025-05-0934 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastGermany split over bidding zone divisionAfter a long delay, European TSOs finally released their bidding zone review this week. The report was met with much backlash from Germany’s government and industry leaders strongly opposed to the proposal to split its zone into five.In this week’s podcast episode Richard speaks to commentators for and against dividing Germany’s price zone, and explores how the industry can expect TSOs in Germany and the Nordic region to respond in the next six months.Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, MontelContributor: Siobhan Hall - Brussel’s CorrespondentGuests:Casi...
2025-05-0233 min
Arena e Yjeve - Telegrafi#07: Arena e Yjeve - Behar Maliqi- I vetmi që Plisat kanë këngë për të, kampion në fushë dhe jashtë sajI ftuari i radhës në podcastin Arena e Yjeve në Telegrafi ka qenë ish-reprezentuesi i Kosovës dhe lojtari i shumë ekipeve të njohura, tashmë trajneri Behar Maliqi.Ai ka diskutuar gjerë e gjatë për karrierën e tij të pasur dhe momentet më të mira nëpër të cilat ka kaluar. Maliqi për më shumë se 20 vite ka veshur fanellën e disa ekipeve të njohura si Feronikeli ’74, Prishtina, Llapi, Malisheva, Partizani, Fushë Kosova, Keku dhe KF Airoporti duke mbyllur karrierën si një prej futbollistëve më të suksesshëm në futbollin kosovar.
2025-05-0159 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastGreen transition fears amid tariff turmoilThis week, Trump's staggering tariffs on Asia and Europe caused turmoil in global equity and energy markets - as they took effect and were paused - raising many concerns within the energy sector about prices, trade flows, and the future of renewables investments.With the situation changing day-by-day, even hour by hour, Richard speaks to Norges Bank Investment Management - Norway's Oil Fund - about the state of the global renewables markets, and what long-term impact the events of this week will have on the energy transition.Presenter: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, MontelContributor...
2025-04-1122 min