Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Coming from the heart of the Montel newsroom, Editor-in-Chief, Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson and his team of journalists explore the news headlines in the energy sector, bringing you in depth analysis of the industry’s leading stories each week.
Richard speaks to experts, analysts, regulators, and senior business leaders to the examine not just the what, but the why behind the decisions directing the markets and shaping the global transition to a green economy.
New episodes are available every Friday.
Podcasting since 2019 • 341 episodes
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Latest Episodes
Drink whisky, help save the planet - fuelling the energy transition
How could our Christmas leftovers, such as rejected potatoes and 'pottail' from whisky distilleries, fuel the energy transition? In our final episode for 2025, Richard sits down with a company in Scotland to discuss how they produce...
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Season 7
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Episode 50
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23:08
Russian gas? “No, never again” says EU Energy Commissioner
It's been a busy first year for the EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. The Iberian blackout, grid congestion, curtailment of renewable energy and a record number of negative prices. How does he plan to tackle some of these issues in 2026?
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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28:22
Looming LNG oversupply: what will drive gas prices in 2026?
The global LNG market has been tight since 2022, with prices remaining around USD 10/MMbtu (about EUR 30/MWh). However, with the one-year countdown to the complete phase-out of Russian gas starting next month, and a new wave o...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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35:35
Good COP, bad COP
Has the flagship climate conference of the parties (COP) lost its touch? One week after the closing of the annual COP conference, we examine the deals - or non-deals - that came out of the two weeks of negotiations...
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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30:28
Germany's industry power price: hit or miss?
Germany boasts the biggest economy in Europe. Yet energy-intensive industries in the country are struggling with high energy costs versus their global competitors. The German government has said it will aim to lower the cost of powe...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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28:14