The question “Will investments in energy storage pay off?” is not easily answered as there are many factors to consider. Have a look at Cyriel’s presentation at the European Power Summit 2018. However, one thing is clear, a good power price forecasting model is essential.
Actual Power Plant Valuations in Europe – monthly update
Overview of actual Power Plant Valuations Every month KYOS publishes a short report about the profitability of European power generation. It covers the three major markets: Germany, France and Great Britain. Please use our report to benchmark your own findings. How do these actual power plant valuations translate to your own situation? How profitable is… Read more »
Flame 2018 presentation on Economics of gas storage
Amsterdam was again the host for Flame 2018. This year’s conference attracted a large crowd from all over Europe. The Okura Hotel was nicely buzzing with people in the conference rooms and the corridors. The three days programme was full of interesting presentations and discussion panels, all centered around the issues the European gas market… Read more »
Symposium on Hedging in Energy Markets
Symposium on Risks in Integrated Energy Systems Dublin, Ireland – 6 March 2018 A nice opportunity arose in Dublin, where The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) organized a symposium. This half-day seminar focused on the topic of “Risks in Integrated Energy Systems”. ESRI invited Cyriel de Jong to share his views on hedging in Energy… Read more »
E-World 2018 Impression
From 6-8 February 2018 we were present at the E-World, the yearly trade show in Essen, Germany. We are very happy that many of you found their way to our stand in Hall 3, 163.
Are you aware that your analytical models may be biased?
Energy companies need to value and manage risks in their portfolios. To achieve this, advanced analytical models are key. Is your company using an in-house developed model? If the answer is yes, are you aware of the risk that your model may be biased?
Ewout Eijkelenboom joins KYOS as International Sales Manager
New International Sales Manager at KYOS Recently Ewout Eijkelenboom joined KYOS in the capacity of International Sales Manager. He will focus on developing our business initiatives in the energy sector. Prior to KYOS, Ewout worked at Stogas, Brazil as Commercial Director. He was in charge of developing commercial activities for this underground natural gas facility…. Read more »
Bloomberg quoted KYOS: Blackstone reviving Dutch plant
Bloomberg quoted KYOS’ Cyriel de Jong in their article about Blackstone, published last Friday 7 July 2017. The investor group Blackstone bought bankrupt Dutch Rijnmond gas-fired electricity facility in 2016. According to “Het Financiele Dagblad they paid only €8 million for it – the estimated value was €600. Blackstone Does What RWE Can’t Do by Reviving Dutch Plant… Read more »
Looking back on seminar “Managing Commodities Effectively”
KPMG, Rabobank, KYOS organized a well-attended seminar on managing commodities. The audience appreciated the integrated approach of the various disciplines.
Closing of Coal-fired plants expensive and counterproductive
Emission rights and the impact on global warming According to the climate conscious backbone of Dutch political parties VVD, GroenLinks, D66 and CDA – parties that as we speak are conferring about forming a coalition-government – coal-fired electricity plants have to close as soon as possible. According to Cyriel de Jong, this is harmful populism…. Read more »