Nuclear power remains a central topic in today's headlines and policy papers, as policymakers and market participants look for dispatchable low‑carbon generation. Strategies under consideration range from life‑extensions to new builds and emerging technologies.

In this episode of The Power Dispatch, Daniel Craig, Senior Reporter of Argus European Electricity, speaks with French market specialist Rhys Talbot and market reporter Jessamy Guest. Together they explore how existing and planned nuclear capacity is interacting with greater renewable penetration and examine the pace of development across Europe.

Listen to discover key insights on:

• New capacity plans across different regions

• Phase outs, life extensions, capture rates and small modular reactors.

• Lessons from France: what might a nuclear-renewables grid look like?

This podcast was created using data and insights from the Argus European Electricity service.

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In this episode of The Biomass Beat, Argus experts revisit key messages from the Argus Biomass Conference, held in London on 21–23 April.

Host Hannah Adler, Senior Reporter for Argus Biomass Markets, is joined by Marta Imarisio, Senior Market Reporter, and Jeff Kuntz, Editor, to discuss industry sentiment and dominant themes—both on stage and behind the scenes.

Drawing on discussions with producers, utilities, traders and technology providers, the team shares their perspectives on what these insights mean for the market outlook.

Listen to the episode to explore:

• How market sentiment has shifted, with greater optimism than many expected.
• Why multi‑year highs in European pellet prices were a key focus.
• Differences in perspective among producers, buyers and technology firms
• The implications of looming subsidy expiries for biomass-fired plants
• How lower stocks after recent heating seasons are influencing market behaviour

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Deputy editor of Argus European Oil Products Report George Maher-Bonnett shares key takeaways from one of Africa’s leading downstream conferences - the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) - with editor Benedict George. They touch on the US-Iran conflict's impacts on Africa, while also delving into the continent's refining landscape and fuel markets.