On Wednesday, May 18th, EC President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the EC´s REPowerEU plan, a proposal aimed at becoming independent of Russian fossil fuels imports while, at the same time, guaranteeing security of supply of the bloc and continuing to adhere to – or even boost – the previously tabled main targets to become […]
REPowerEU: “green” and economic cost at stake? Read More »
Energy has been a daily topic of conversation in recent months. We at HES have been closely following all the developments to accompany our clients and help them weather the storm. In some of our previous publications we analysed the onset of the energy crisis after the “recovery” from the Covid-19 pandemic, pointing to Russia
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ – Iberian Singularity Read More »
In recent months, European wholesale energy prices have risen considerably, thus creating a tense situation for end-users. In addition, Russian’s invasion of Ukraine at the end of February has further destabilized the market. In this exceptional context, European governments and the Commission are putting in place a number of policies to shield consumers from rising
Rising energy prices: national measures to protect European end-users Read More »
En los últimos meses, los precios europeos de la energía en los mercados mayoristas han subido significativamente, lo que ha creado una situación tensa para los consumidores finales. Además, la invasión de Ucrania por parte de Rusia a finales de febrero ha desestabilizado, aún más, el mercado. En este contexto excepcional, los gobiernos europeos y
“Master of the Kremlin”, as Vladimir Putin is often referred to, is certainly a master in the use of the bludgeon… but he is also a giant with feet of clay. So, what can we say about the energy consequences of the crisis currently being orchestrated around Ukraine in France and, more widely, in Europe?
In the wake of the major strategic directions for energy and climate, the energy mix – and the market as a whole – are being reshaped. There are many sources of uncertainty, from new or ongoing infrastructures (IFA2, Nordstream2, EPR) to unpredictable economic context, epidemiological contingencies and the flood of announced aid and investment in
French capacity mechanism: New simplified rules Read More »
A consecuencia de las grandes orientaciones estratégicas establecidas para el clima y la energía, el mix energético – y el mercado en su conjunto – están experimentando un proceso de reconfiguración. Las fuentes de incertidumbre no son pocas, desde las nuevas infraestructuras o en proceso de creación (IFA2, Nordstream2, EPR) a un contexto económico impredecible,
Mecanismo de capacidad francés: nuevas normas simplificadas Read More »
El martes 21 de diciembre, comenzó oficialmente la temporada de invierno. Sin embargo, para Europa, y en lo que a los mercados energéticos se refiere, esto se traduce en tiempos caóticos. Las grandes empresas eléctricas están abandonando los combustibles fósiles a favor de las fuentes de energía renovables. Dado que estas últimas no son gestionables
Nuclear: el día de la marmota Read More »
According to the Gregorian calendar, on Tuesday, 21 December, the signal for the beginning of the winter season was officially given. For Europe, however, this period means chaotic times as far as the energy market is concerned. Utilities are switching from fossil energy sources to renewable ones. As the latter are non-dispatchable per nature, power
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Tras la firma del Acuerdo europeo en París en diciembre de 2019, el Gobierno francés solicitó a RTE, en ejercicio de sus atribuciones, el lanzamiento de un estudio a gran escala sobre la evolución del sistema eléctrico. El estudio, denominado “Energy Futures 2050[1]”. Debía contemplar aspectos técnicos, económicos, un análisis medioambiental y tener en consideración
Plan 2050 RTE: Un aperitivo gourmet Read More »
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).
