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IGRC2027 Budapest Podcast

The IGRC2027 podcast series offers a deep dive into cutting-edge advancements, the evolving role of natural gas, and sustainability efforts within the energy sector. Each episode brings together senior industry leaders and influential figures to discuss transformative solutions and critical challenges facing a sustainable energy transition. With a focus on innovation and forward-looking insights, the series highlights the path toward a balanced and sustainable future in global energy.

Episode 3

Energy Markets, Innovation, and Sustainability

How has the European gas market evolved in recent years? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for sustainable energy production? In the latest episode of the IGRC 2027 podcast, we dive deep into these questions with a special guest: Natasha Fielding, Head of European Gas, Global LNG & Biomass Editorial at Argus Media.

Key topics include:

  • Why have European gas prices remained high and volatile post-2022?

  • How has the EU's gas storage regulation impacted market dynamics?

  • The role of LNG vs. pipeline gas – is Europe facing a structural shift?

  • What could potential changes in US and Chinese trade policies mean for global LNG flows?

  • Future gas supply – will the US and Qatar’s LNG expansion reshape Europe's energy landscape?

Episode 2

Renewable Gases and the Evolving Gas Industry

In the newest episode of the IGRC2027 podcast, the moderator Tamás Pletser, Oil and Gas Analyst at Erste Bank engages in an insightful conversation with Jan Haizmann, Secretary General of the Zero Emission Trader Alliance. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of renewable gases and the rapidly changing European energy market.

Key topics include:

  • The role of biomethane and green hydrogen in the energy mix, including regulatory hurdles and market incentives.

  • Strategic discussions on the best usage of renewable gases: local consumption vs. grid injection.

  • The impact of the 2022 energy crisis and the evolving contractual frameworks for energy traders.

  • Insights on Turkey’s potential to become a competitive trading hub and the complexities of subsidized pricing models.

With rising interest in renewable gases and the need for innovative solutions, this episode is a must-listen for industry leaders and energy enthusiasts alike.

Episode 1

The first episode of the IGRC2027 podcast is now live! We’re excited to share insights from our guests as we explore the future, challenges, and opportunities of the international gas industry.

In this episode, we cover critical topics including:

  • What does IGRC2027 mean for MVM CEEnergy, Hungary, and the Central European region?

  • How does IGU support the sustainable development of the gas industry and its role in the global energy landscape?

  • What changes have impacted natural gas supply in recent years?

  • Energy dependency and supply security – how do these developments support our national energy sector?

Stay tuned for more episodes where we’ll continue to discuss the latest topics in the energy market and gas industry.

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