On April 28, 2025, the Iberian electricity system suffered a significant collapse, beginning with the detection of initial oscillations within the grid between 12:03 and 12:07 CEST, followed by a second round of oscillations from 12:19 to 12:21 CEST. In response, the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Spain and France implemented immediate measures to mitigate […]
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Since the start of 2025, Europe’s gas markets have experienced significant pressures, with supply and demand remaining delicately balanced. Prices have risen compared to the previous year, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Russia, supply disruptions, low storage levels, a constrained balance between LNG supply and demand, and variations in temperature. Nevertheless,
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During the first and second quarters of 2024, electricity in Spain exhibited unusual behaviour due to several significant events and developments in the energy sector. Increase of renewable capacity: Solar energy: The installed capacity of photovoltaic solar energy continued growing. Moreover, in May, photovoltaic led the energy mix for the first time, taking the lead
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Currently, the gas market in Spain changed its decreasing trend in gas prices experienced at the end of 2023 and began to increase again after February 2024. This rise in gas prices can be attributed to several interconnected factors: The economic recovery after COVID-19 has resulted in higher energy demand due to increased industrial activity
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Biogas is positioning itself as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels by allowing existing infrastructure to be maintained while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is supported by technological improvement and encouragement from governments, which see this fuel as a solution to energy security problems through diversification of sources and agricultural development besides a
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
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 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 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 is the founder and President of Haya Energy Solutions, a specialized consulting firm focused on the energy sector, which has developed M&A projects in renewable and conventional power generation, cogeneration, district heating, gas and power retail, energy procurement and power optimization in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany and UK.
Prior to this, Antonio was CEO of KKR’s CELEST Power in France (2x410MW CCGT). He was also CEO of Endesa France and General Secretary, Strategy & Corporate Development Director at E.ON France. Formerly, he held different positions at Endesa, including Responsible for M&A at Endesa Europe and Regulation Specialist at Endesa Distribution.
Antonio holds an MBA from the University of Deusto and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Higher Technical School of Engineering of the University of Seville.
