ICIS - energy podcasts

In the second of a four-part series, ICIS looks at gas-fired generation in Europe – particularly the UK – and what changes to expect in coming years. Other podcasts in this series will focus on different generation types on the continent.

On the launch of ICIS’ new US LNG FOB price and US shipping data, LNG editors Ed Cox and Ruth Liao discuss the outlook for US LNG exports and the role of Europe as a market of last resort.

In the first of a new four-part series, ICIS looks at the state of nuclear generation in European countries and what changes can be expected over coming years. Other podcasts in this series will focus on different generation types on the continent.

Maintenance and a revised tariff are set to alter flows through a key bi-directional natural gas pipeline linking Britain and mainland Europe in June and this coming winter. ICIS staff Ben Lee and Thomas Rodgers discuss.

Unusual price spreads have emerged between some of Europe’s key gas hubs. European Spot Gas Markets editor Tom Marzec-Manser discusses the German NCG’s discount to the Dutch TTF with ICIS reporter Douglas Grant, while reporter Rob Songer talks about the Spanish AOC’s discount to the French market. Listen to the podcast here.

The European Parliament approved a one-year delay to the second markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID II) this week. Listen to the conversation between ICIS reporters Ben Lee and Claire Wilson as they discuss the regulation and the impact of the delay.

Energy prices across Europe shot up this week, supported by a stronger energy complex. Deputy news editor Miriam Siers talks to gas, LNG and electricity experts Tom Rodgers, Josie Shillito and Joachim Moxon about this week's market drivers and what is expected in the week ahead.

The French government will introduce a carbon price floor for the power sector amid low EU emissions allowance prices. ICIS energy experts Yann Andreassen and Joachim Moxon discuss the implications of the initiative with Ben Lee.

ICIS broke the news in the past week that Europe would receive its first LNG cargo from the US gulf coast when the Creole Spirit berths at Portugal’s Sines terminal.
LNG editors Josie Shilito and Ed Cox discuss the significance of this landmark for the European gas market and the role of LNG going forward in the latest ICIS Energy podcast. Listen to it here.

Falling production of low-calorific gas at the Dutch Groningen field has led to a surge in demand for conversion services in both the Netherlands and Germany.
ESGM deputy editor Ben Samuel talks to ICIS reporters Jake Horslen and Doug Grant about the impact this is having on wholesale markets and how regulation is adapting.