Exclusive interview with Ian Pearce, Xstrata Nickel Chief Executive (part 2)

Ian Pearce, Xstrata Nickel Chief Executive, talks with Platts metals editor, Michelle Madsen, examining the outlook for Xstrata Nickel in the wake of its proposed merger with mining major Anglo-American and for the nickel industry in general, following the company's half-yearly results presentation on August 4.

Created: August 13, 2009

Exclusive interview with Ian Pearce, Xstrata Nickel Chief Executive (part 1)

Ian Pearce, Xstrata Nickel Chief Executive, talks with Platts metals editor, Michelle Madsen, focusing on the challenges that have faced Xstrata and the nickel industry in general during the global economic downturn, following the company's half-yearly results presentation on August 4.

Created: August 6, 2009

Life-cycle analysis and energy efficiency

Paul Whitehead, managing editor of Platts European policy team, and Marion Papadopoulo, Senior Project Manager of the hydrogen research department of GDF SUEZ, discuss 'life-cycle analysis' and its contribution to energy efficiency; the wider environmental concerns overlooked when dealing with energy efficiency; and how life cycle analysis is being implemented in energy efficiency regulations across Europe.

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Created: September 24, 2009

In-depth analysis of Indian oil and gas

Platts Asia News Director Vandana Hari discusses India's oil consumption to date during 2009; analyzes the country's new refining capacity; examines the gas supply-demand balance and how domestic gas prices are expected to evolve in India; and assesses the mood in New Delhi over ending fuel subsidies.

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Created: September 24, 2009

Transparency in the European power markets

Gala Colover, editor of Platts EU Energy, discusses the results of the second Platts power markets transparency tracker which took an in-depth look at the German power market, focusing on transmission system operators' (TSOs) compliance with Ergeg’s Guidelines for Good Practice on information management and transparency.

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Created: October 5, 2009

German liberal party FDP looks to cut solar power subsidies

In this podcast, Dave Jones, editor of Platts Renewable Energy Report, discusses the outlook for Germany's thriving solar energy industry in light of the formation of a new government - the Free Democratic Party (FDP) - which looks likely to overhaul the country's support policies that have made it one of the world's leading markets for solar photovoltaic (PV) energy.

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Created: October 22, 2009

Jean Baptiste Renard, BP, discusses issues currently facing the European refining industry

Jean Baptiste Renard, BP, discusses some of the key challenges currently facing the European refining industry, including the likelihood of integrated oil majors such as BP continuing to rationalize their European refining asset base; and with concerns over tailpipe particulate matter, gives his opinion on whether European countries will try to temper demand for diesel, via taxes or other measures, in order to re-balance the oil product demand from the barrel. Jean Baptiste Renard will be giving a keynote speech at Platts' 3rd Annual European Refining Markets Conference in Brussels, 14-15 September 2009.

Created: June 16, 2009

US Gulf of Mexico braces for hurricane season

Samantha Santa Maria, US natural gas forwards editor, Joshua Starnes, US spot markets editor, and Adam Bennett, US spot markets editor, discuss what may happen in the natural gas markets during the upcoming hurricane season.

Created: June 11, 2009

M&A in coal companies picking up

Charlotte Wright and Regina Johnson, Platts coal editors, discuss the 2009 upswing of mergers and acquisitions in the coal industry. They suggest that companies aer selling off assets to strengthen their cash positions and build credit worthiness.

Created: June 8, 2009

Exclusive interview with Ian Pearce, Xstrata Nickel Chief Executive (part 2)

Ian Pearce, Xstrata Nickel Chief Executive, talks with Platts metals editor, Michelle Madsen, examining the outlook for Xstrata Nickel in the wake of its proposed merger with mining major Anglo-American and for the nickel industry in general, following the company's half-yearly results presentation on August 4.

Created: August 13, 2009