In this episode of Energy Evolution, we delve into the latest developments around Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and explore how various governments and companies are building critical infrastructure for carbon trading and global climate cooperation.

Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Gurvinder Bains, Director of Business Development of Environmental Solutions at S&P Global Commodity Insights, who highlights the pivotal role of carbon registries in securing financing and scaling project development under Article 6.

We also hear from Hugh Salway, Senior Director of Market Development and Partnerships at Gold Standard, who shares insights on how countries are increasingly viewing carbon credits as national assets and establishing domestic programs.

The discussion addresses the challenges posed by an increasingly fragmented carbon market and the implications for effective global climate action.

Energy Evolution has merged with Platts Future Energy, and episodes are now regularly published on Tuesdays.

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Platts Household Devices $/mtCO2e CNHDD00
Unlocking the potential of carbon markets: Designing carbon registries for success (white paper)
Register for APPEC Carbon Markets Conference

In this episode of Energy Evolution, we explore how heat waves are driving fundamental shifts in European power demand patterns and stress-testing the region's energy infrastructure.

Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Glenn Rickson, head of short-term European power analysis at S&P Global Commodity Insights, who breaks down the supply and demand pressures that are emerging from warmer temperatures.

Correspondent Camilla Naschert interviews Brian Motherway, head of the office of energy efficiency and inclusive transitions at the International Energy Agency, on Europe's growing appetite for air conditioning and its impact on EU climate and energy efficiency goals.

Energy Evolution has merged with Platts Future Energy, and episodes are now regularly published on Tuesdays.

Links:
EEX France Fin Baseload power AAOAM00
Platts UK GTMA Baseload power FUKXY01
Western Europe endures record June heat stress: EU's climate monitor (subscriber content)

Nuclear fusion still has a long road ahead before commercial viability, but optimism — and funding — is on the rise.
Surging interest in the technology has recently seen $7.1 billion raised across 50 global fusion startups.

Research timelines appear to be accelerating, Steve Piper, director of energy research at S&P Global Commodity Insights, said on the podcast.

Big Tech is well represented in the investor base due to growing energy demand from datacenters.

Francesco Sciortino, CEO of fusion startup Proxima Fusion, said investors are looking to secure a stake in the market now. "Fusion is not something to tiptoe into," he said on the podcast.