Winter 2023/2024 has been a somewhat tense one. Both countries saw lower electricity prices compared to last winter, in line with increased market confidence following EU measures to counter the energy crisis. It should be noted that Spain experienced more price volatility than France this winter. The French Market Analysis Winter 2022 vs Winter 2023 […]
The end of 2023-2024 winter: Analysis of the situation Read More »
The aim of limiting global warming leads unfailingly to the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels, we do not have any doubts in this matter. In the last COP28, more than 200 countries compromised to “move away from fossil energy sources”, nevertheless, no compliance date was agreed. The goal is set, the means
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2023’s COP28 concluded that “a transition without fossil fuels in our energy systems, in a just, equitative, and orderly way (…)” was necessary to limit the global climate change to 1.5ºC. For the first time in a climate change summit, the objective to do away with fossil fuels was definitively included in the final draft
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The capacity mechanism is a cornerstone of the French national energy independence. With the deployment of renewable generation and the decision to phase out coal and fuel-oil generation, matched with ageing nuclear powerplants, the need made itself felt in the early 2010’s to ensure enough capacity was available during peak hours to avoid system failures.
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Once again, we stand on the threshold of winter and actors and consumers are beginning to inquire about energy supply in Europe. This year, unlike the past, there seems to be no major concern; prices remain high but not historically high. However, while there are no alarm signals for this winter, there is a fragile
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For quite some time now, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) has been spotted in different business sectors. Industrial ESG is developed towards adding to the benefits within the industry. By gaining a deeper insight of these measures, the major drivers for the implementation of an ESG strategies are the social, environmental, and economic impact they can
Almost five years after the publication of RED II (Renewable Energy Directive), three years after the announcement of Europe’s ambitions in hydrogen, two years after the entry into force of RED II, more than two years after the inclusion of hydrogen in the French energy code, one year after the Commission authorised public aid of
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In the aftermath of the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, European gas markets experienced a very bumpy road. Fears of empty storages and gas shortages for winter 2022/23 propelled prices to c. 350€/MWh at the end of August 2022. One year on, thanks to a massive recourse to LNG from the US, sharp
Gas: how ready is Europe for winter 2023/24? Read More »
As per Royal Decree-Law 3/2023 of 28 March this year, approval was given for the extension of the Iberian singularity, a mechanism that allows Spain and Portugal to “intervene” in the electricity market to reduce the impact of the energy crisis on end consumers. At the time, this piece of news caused a stir, being
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On 13 December, in an enthusiastic press release, the European Commission welcomed the political agreement reached on the same day between the European Parliament and the European Council on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), better known by its Irish acronym CBAM, whose principle is to tax the carbon content of imports. According to the
Each month, one of our experts publishes an article describing his view on a specific topic of the constant changes taking place in the energy market, with special focus on the French market.
“Decarbonization of the Energy and Transport sectors is arguably today’s main economic driver for the industry.”
His career started in civil engineering as a Project Manager in France, Martinique and Australia. Afterwards, he became the General Manager of a subsidiary in Venezuela. In 1992, he established Dalkia in Germany (district heating, cogeneration, and partnerships) and represented Véolia in Thailand. In 2000, he opened the commercial office of Endesa in France to take advantage of the liberalized retail market. From 2006, as a development Manager at Endesa France, he led Endesa’s plan for Combined Cycle generation in France and developed the wind and PV portfolio of Snet at the same time. Philippe Boulanger worked for 3 years at E.ON’s headquarters coordinating the company´s activities in France. He was strongly involved in the French hydro concession renewal project. As a Senior Vice President – Project Director at Solvay Energy Services from April 2012 to February 2014 he was in charge of the H2/Power to gas and European direct market access deployment projects. Philippe has been an HES expert since 2014.
Philippe Boulanger holds engineering degrees both from the Ecole Polytechnique and the Ecole Nationale des Ponts & Chaussées (France) and has a combined experience of more than 25 years in energy and infrastructure. In addition to English, Mr. Boulanger is fluent in French, German & Spanish.
“The world is changing. New investors pay particular attention to the energy sector while historical actors adapt their position to the market.”
Antonio started his career in the electricity sector in 1991 working as a member of the General Manager’s team at Sevillana de Electricidad (Spain). In 1997, he was appointed head of commercial regulation at Endesa Distribución. In 2000, he joined the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) department of Endesa Europe. He was appointed Managing Director of Endesa Power Trading Ltd (UK) in 2003. A year later, he became responsible for energy management at SNET (France). In 2008, he was appointed Managing Director of SNET (France). In 2009, he became Director of Corporate Development at E.ON France. In 2011, he founded Haya Energy Solutions (HES), a consulting firm focused on optimising the energy management of consumers, producers and retailers of gas and electricity. From 2015 to 2018, Antonio combined the consulting activity at HES with the general management of 2 production facilities in France (2 CCGTs x 410MW), owned by KKR. At the end of 2018, he joined Asterion Industrial Partners, an infrastructure investment fund, as an operating partner. Antonio currently devotes most of his efforts to the Asterion Portfolio, while advising through HES companies in the energy sector in France, Italy, Germany, UK and Spain.
Antonio graduated from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros of Seville (Spain) and holds an MBA degree from Deusto University (Spain).
