Montel Weekly

Norway is normally an exporter of electricity to its neighbours , but experts are sounding alarm bells. They warn that the increase in demand from electrification and data centres will eclipse the country's abundant power supply. Has Norway now reached that crucial turning point? In this episode, Richard sits down with Nordic market experts at the Pareto Securities conference in Oslo to discuss the how government subsidies are distorting investment decisions, and why major demand drivers like data centres need faster grid reforms and connections.  Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests: Erik Strømsø - CEO and Co-Founder, BW ESSJørn Skaane - CEO, Lefdal Mine DatacenterLars Ove Skorpen - Director of Power & Renewable Energy, Pareto SecuritiesContributor: Petter Udland - Norway Reporter, Montel NewsEditor: Oscar BirkProducer: Sarah KnowlesSubscribe to the podcast on our website, via Apple Podcasts or Spotify