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Norway’s energy crisis, AI and the looming supply squeeze 27:03

1d ago27:03

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Norway’s energy sector is at the centre of a dramatic political storm. With an election looming in September, Finance minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum pulled his Centre Party out of the government, warning of greater dependence on what he calls Europe’s “dysfunctional” electricity market. But political uncertainty is not the only challenge — Norway …

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Catholic Education: Total Integration 28:35

24d ago28:35

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Dr. Brett Salkeld has become a leader in the work of integrating Catholic principles across disciplines within Catholic schools. But what does that actually look like? And why is it important at all? As Dr. Salkeld asked these questions himself and tried to articulate a response, he realized that although a lot of people were already doing this wor…

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Trump 2.0 pivots to gas 32:49

9d ago32:49

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In his first hours back in office, US president Donald Trump issued a series of sweeping executive orders designed to prioritise fossil fuels, dismantle environmental policies and expand American energy dominance. From withdrawing from the Paris agreement to resuming LNG export permits and halting offshore wind projects, Trump’s agenda marks a dram…

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Hybrid energy war in the Baltic 32:20

15d ago32:20

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The recent damage to the Estlink 2 electricity cable running between Finland and Estonia has highlighted the precarious nature of power supply amid increased fears of a hybrid war with Russia. Finnish police are investigating whether a ship with links to Russia was involved in sabotage, with the cable – set to be offline for months for repairs – th…

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Elections and Energy – Germany's path forward 33:39

22d ago33:39

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Germany’s energy sector is at a pivotal moment, with political shifts, economic challenges, and the energy transition shaping its future. This week on the Montel Weekly Podcast, Katharina Johannsen, Montel’s Berlin reporter, and Tobias Federico, senior analyst at Montel Analytics, join us to discuss key issues ahead of Germany’s February election. …

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End of year roundup, 2025 outlook 40:06

30d ago40:06

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2024 was a year of seismic shifts in the energy sector, marked by challenges, breakthroughs, and critical debates. From Italy’s energy transition hurdles to Germany’s hydrogen shake-ups and the UK’s evolving gas market, we’ve seen how global events and regional policies shape the energy landscape. In this special episode, Montel editors – Laurence …

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Gas: Will fundamentals Trump geopolitics? 36:05

1M ago36:05

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2025 is set to be a year of continuing geopolitical turmoil. Donald Trump’s return to the White House will raise the temperature further at a time of major instability in the Middle East along with Russia-Ukraine. Questions remain over where Europe’s gas will come from and a key European power-player, Germany, faces fresh elections in February. In …

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S01E09 - Gratitude & Grace 2:08:14

1M ago2:08:14

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Poland’s Energy Crossroads 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Poland’s energy sector is undergoing a critical, if slow, transition after the election of Donald Tusk as prime minister exactly one year ago. Coal still dominates the mix despite a greater use of gas and a growth in renewables. Grid modernisation and energy security have taken centre stage. Significant challenges include high energy costs, particu…

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Atomic revival: A new age for nuclear? 36:57

2M ago36:57

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This week, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change released a report declaring, “a new nuclear age is beginning,” arguing that nuclear power is critical in meeting global climate goals. But how is this renaissance different from earlier proclamations of an atomic revival? In this episode, Richard talks with report co-author Tone Langengen about …

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Flow-based market coupling – what's all the fuss about? 27:52

2M ago27:52

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In October, the Nordic power market introduced a new calculation method for cross-zonal capacity to improve Nordic grid utilisation. However, so-called flow-based market coupling, in place for almost a decade in continental Europe, has received a rocky reception in the north. Particularly amongst policy makers and small companies. So, what exactly …

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COP, climate policy and EU carbon 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Global leaders at COP29 were under a huge amount of pressure going into talks this week following the UN Secretary General public voicing his concerns over the state of negotiations. Criticisms of this year’s talks and the huge scale event that COP has become in recent years begs the question: is COP too big, and does it need reforming? We also dis…

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Choose Well - Where You Study Matters 19:50

3M ago19:50

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Steve Minnis took over a struggling Catholic college with not much more than a lot of vision and a lot of prayer. Twenty years later, Benedictine College has made its mark as one of the top Catholic schools of higher education in America. In this candid podcast, President Minnis shares the three major decisions recent sociological findings show you…

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S01E08 - Cost-Benefit Analysis 1:49:24

3M ago1:49:24

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Criticism mounts as Sweden axes 32 GW offshore wind 31:52

3M ago31:52

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At the start of November, the Swedish government announced that it was vetoing plans for 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea due to security concerns. The announcement was met with much criticism from developers and lobby groups who felt blindsided by the cancellations and concerned about what this decision suggests about Sweden’s future energ…

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Trump re-elected, Berlin coalition fails: Energy impact 37:16

3M ago37:16

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It has been a big week for global politics. On the same day that the United States voted Donald Trump as their 47th President, the German coalition government broke down after a budget row over cutting energy costs to companies and financial support for Ukraine. In this episode, Richard explores what this new US administration will mean for energy …

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Budget boost for the UK’s energy sector? 31:21

3M ago31:21

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This week, the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her budget – the first from a Labour government in 14 years. Whilst there were no big surprises for the energy sector, the budget still raised some interesting questions about the challenges in the UK when it comes to channeling private investment, and how effective the funding is going to be. In…

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S01E07 - Reach One Teach One ft. Coach Sam Williams 2:30:20

3M ago2:30:20

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Why is oil still trading under USD 100/bbl? 29:36

3M ago29:36

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It is over a year since Hamas attacked Israel, which triggered a wider conflict in the Middle East; the territory that produces around a third of the world’s oil. And much of its gas. Yet, despite the escalating military attacks and rising geopolitical tensions, the price of oil has not increased as significantly as some experts assumed, especially…

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S01E06 - Pole Shifts 1:28:00

3M ago1:28:00

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Nato eyes risks in EU power markets 36:03

4M ago36:03

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The last two years of the conflict in Ukraine, and the rise in malicious cyberattacks, has raised concerns security risks over Europe’s plans to be more self-sustainable in energy supply. Now, as countries across Europe roll out their plans for further decarbonisation and electrification, the security of these plans has come into question, pushing …

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The Real Backbone of Catholic Education with Mother Assumpta and Sr. Joseph Andrew 21:56

4M ago21:56

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Mother Assumpta and Sister Joseph Andrew, two of the four foundresses of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, join the podcast to talk about the beauty of Catholic education and what makes their Sisters so apt for teaching in and transforming Catholic schools not only in theology classrooms but in every disc…

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Ramping up batteries 34:38

4M ago34:38

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It's clear for many that Europe needs to ramp up battery energy storage capacity over the next decade to help decarbonise the economy. But where does this leave battery developers and manufacturers who must navigate the complex markets and battle against negative pricing? In this episode, Richard speaks to Neoen’s MD of Sweden about the largest bat…

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BONUS EPISODE: The UK ends 142-years of Coal 11:26

4M ago11:26

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This week marked a historic milestone for the UK as it shut down the last remaining coal-fired power station in Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire. Once the backbone of the country’s energy supply, coal has been an essential part of the energy mix for over a century. In this bonus episode, Richard speaks to Matthew Scrimshaw, CCO of Montel, who sha…

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Has the hydrogen bubble burst or is it merely deflating? 32:42

4M ago32:42

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In September, the growing uncertainty surrounding the hydrogen economy brought new projects from producers like Shell and Equinor to a halt. Is this the start of a wave of hydrogen project cancellations that we are about to see in Europe? Has H2 passed peak hype? Richard speaks to Montel’s Environmental Markets Reporter and the Hydrogen Science Coa…

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Geopolitics and pipelines – is the global gas market prepared? 28:38

4M ago28:38

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Europe’s gas supplies are plentiful. Some in the industry are relaxed ahead of the coming winter, but with the rising military escalation in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and the global market apprehensively awaiting November’s US Election, this positive sentiment might be about to change. In this week’s episode, we speak to hedge fund Svella…

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S01E05 - Health is Wealth 1:33:54

4M ago1:33:54

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Thumbs up for the new European Commission? 22:04

4M ago22:04

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This week, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, unveiled her team of new commissioners and set out their priorities for the next five years. Amongst her new team are some key, experienced players for energy and climate, whose home countries are already avid supporters of the EU’s plans to decarbonise its economy. Does thi…

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The "It Factor" of Catholic Education 30:16

5M ago30:16

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According to Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, Catholic Education is distinct not only in that it offers classes in theology or “religion.” Integration of the curricular and co-curricular is the true hallmark of Catholicism. That means that in Catholic schools – and especially Catholic universities – the goal should be much more than skills building for a futu…

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Is regulation holding GO adoption back? 32:05

5M ago32:05

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Harmonisation and international standardisation; those were the words that were often heard this week when analysts, traders, and energy producers came together to discuss the challenges facing the guarantees of origin market at the GO Conference in Reykjavík this week. The GO market is a driver for investment in renewable energy production pipelin…

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Carbon supply squeeze 30:21

5M ago30:21

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The global power system is changing. Carbon emissions are declining. The green transition is in full flow. This is good news for the planet, but what do the next few years on this journey to 2030 look like for carbon prices? In this episode, we talk about the impact of impending EU regulations that businesses are bracing themselves for. With supply…

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Insider trading allegations 24:39

5M ago24:39

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A Montel News investigation has aired claims of insider trading in Germany’s power market. Signals received by some to help balance the grid are allegedly being used to front-run prices for same-day delivery. We’ve spoken to traders who claim this is an open secret worth millions of euros. Listen to a discussion with the reporter who broke the stor…

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S01E04 - A Legendary 304 1:25:34

5M ago1:25:34

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Guarantees of origin: Green or greenwashing? 30:56

5M ago30:56

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The guarantees of origin (GO) market is complex and opaque. Listen to a discussion that unpicks the complexity, simplifies the jargon and lays bare the controversies in the market. With big tech looking to source more and more green energy, how can the market – projected to be worth EUR 4bn by 2030 – increase its credibility and boost liquidity? An…

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School Cell Phone Bans: Brilliance or Bunk 40:05

5M ago40:05

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From Florida to Los Angeles, from public schools to private, school cell phone bans are on the rise. Is this just fear mongering? Is there any sound evidence to support radical school policies such as secure cell phone lockers for all students? Dr. Leonard Sax and his 17-year old daughter, Sarah,s share their opinion on no-cell-phone zones and answ…

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Germany’s (over)ambitious green H2 plan 25:42

6M ago25:42

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Germany plans to massively increase imports of hydrogen and its derivative products such as ammonia and methanol over the next five years but are the targets unrealistic and how green is the fuel? Listen to a discussion on what “hydrogen ready” could mean for infrastructure such as pipelines and power plants, the immense costs involved and the time…

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S01E03 - Know Betta Do Betta 1:25:21

6M ago1:25:21

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Curbs to French power exports 29:14

6M ago29:14

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Cuts to French electricity exports began earlier this year and will continue into the autumn. Listen to a discussion on why grid operator RTE impose the export limits and the reaction from inside France and the wider market? The TSO said the cuts are likely to continue into the autumn amid ample supply from renewables and nuclear and dwindling dema…

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S01E02 - A Rebellious Turd 1:08:33

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S01E01 - Meet the PLUG 1:06:26

7M ago1:06:26

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Send us a text Pilot Episode - introducing members of the P.L.U.G. Discussion on sports, music, and lifestyle. Support the showبقلم The Plugged In Podcast

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15 - Interview with Warren Huart 58:49

7M ago58:49

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Multi-hyphenate engineer and producer Warren Huart joins Mitch Gallagher at Sweetwater to talk all things studio life, balance, and what it takes to succeed in music!بقلم Sweetwater

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Has Keir’s time come? 32:49

7M ago32:49

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As voters across the UK go to the polls, we take the pulse of the ways a potential Labour government could change the energy landscape. Kier Starmer is committed to a clean power system by 2030, rather than maxing out gas and oil output. Whilst the right-wing Reform looks set to opt for a “burn baby, burn” policy, what are Labours other plans. List…

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Ending the Mean Girl Era - With Cara Morales 23:35

7M ago23:35

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Cara Morales returns to the JSerra podcast studio, this time to share with parents of teen and tween girls the causes of and solutions to a growing social epidemic: mean girls. Having spoken to the entire JSerra female student population, Cara shares her approach to reaching the hearts of young women who are often both suffering from and contributi…

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Is it apple pie time today? 32:40

8M ago32:40

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As Europe’s power system becomes ever more decentralised, electricity consumption patterns will need to change, and change fast. Huge daily and within-day price differences will mean ever bigger prices differences for when we choose to do our laundry, charge the car or put on the oven to make apple pie. Listen to a discussion with Michiel Lensink a…

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14 - Interview with Al Sutton, Perry Tell & Tim Mead 25:53

8M ago25:53

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What began as an impassioned conversation among three friends reminiscing about the legacy of Helios Audio consoles and the iconic records they helped produce throughout the 1970s and 1980s morphed into a daring question: What if they could bring back Helios Audio themselves? With that, H2 Audio was formed in 2018, helmed by founder Al Sutton, prod…

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Picking winners 30:14

8M ago30:14

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Even for the best power projects, gaining electricity access from grid operators is far from straightforward. Amid an every lengthening queue of applications, how do TSOs decide what projects to approve and which to reject? Is it a choice between electricity hungry data centres generating Tik-Tok videos or AI servers? Listen to a discussion with Ma…

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13 - Interview with Thomas Barefoot 29:44

8M ago29:44

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Thomas Barefoot, inventor, scientist, and founder of Barefoot Sound, joins Mitch Gallagher for an in-depth discussion of all things sound. From Thomas’s origins and earliest innovations to the brand’s groundbreaking DSP and the physics underlying these cutting-edge speakers, Thomas and Mitch Gallagher explore the art of studio sonics. Check it out!…

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EU elections: Fragmentation and paralysis? 29:34

8M ago29:34

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As 373m Europeans head to the polls – we ask one simple question. Will the rise of the far right across the EU endanger the energy transition? Pollsters are warning a swing right – and left – will fragment the European Parliament and could paralyse decision making. So, will the hard-fought parliamentary consensus for the green shift become fragile …

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12 - Interview with Jim D’Addario, Bob Taylor & Andy Powers 47:46

8M ago47:46

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Guitarists often joke about the “quest for tone” — the illusive and seemingly endless pursuit of the “perfect” sound. A lot of truth is said in jest, and while perfection may be more of a journey than a destination, the desire for better playing, composing, and performing has remained the engine of countless sonic innovations, including the XS guit…

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Decarbonising heavy industry 24:47

8M ago24:47

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The green transition will not succeed unless industrial sectors also manage to decarbonise production processes. Sweden has experienced problems with long-term power purchase deals, with many companies facing a very tough financial environment amid price volatility and oversupply. Listen to a discussion on the lessons learnt for Europe and one comp…

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