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Interviews
Interview with Robert Makieła, CEO, Wastes Service Capital Group
As the demand for battery recycling grows, we spoke with Robert Makieła, CEO of Wastes Service Capital Group, about the main challenges in recycling lithium-ion batteries, how can Europe catch up with China in terms of innovation and efficiency and the role of Poland as a strategic location for battery recycling.
Managing the lifecycle of EV batteries – Q&A with Soo Chul Park, Senior VP and EU Managing Director, SungEel HiTech Hungary
We spoke with Soo Chul Park, Senior Vice President and EU Managing Director of SungEel HiTech Hungary about the state of batteries recycling in Hungary and Europe, emphasising how the industry can operate within current regulations.
How Azerbaijan is aligning with global climate targets – Q&A with Cavid Abdullayev, Director, Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency
While world leaders have gathered in Azerbaijan, to attend COP29, we spoke to Cavid Abdullayev, Director of the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency about the country's efforts to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets and align them with global climate goals.
Inside CATL’s European strategy – Q&A with Balázs Szilágyi, senior public affairs manager, CATL
We spoke with Balázs Szilágyi, senior public affairs manager of CATL, about the status of the company’s plant in Debrecen, future plans for European expansion and the main technological breakthroughs that will keep CATL on track to meet its carbon-neutrality goal in 2025.
From Reno to Hungary: Lyten’s European expansion with new lithium-sulfur battery plant – interview with Lars Herlitz, Chairman and Co-Founder of Lyten
Lars Herlitz, Chairman and Co-Founder of Lyten speaks about the main drivers behind the company’s technological breakthrough, the advantages of lithium-sulfur batteries compared to traditional lithium-ion technology and the attractiveness of Hungary as a battery manufacturing hub in Europe.
How the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal strengthens energy security and diversification – interview with Kostis Sifnaios, Managing Director of Gastrade
We spoke with Kostis Sifnaios, Managing Director of Gastrade, about an important milestone for Greece and the whole region: the start of operations of the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal.
Navigating energy transition in the Western Balkans – Q&A with Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro discussed with us the region's economic trajectory, the critical role of energy transition and how international cooperation can address challenges such as climate adaptation and coal dependency.
From oil wells to geothermal giants: MOL Group’s vision for a green future – interview with Dávid Kapes, Head of Group E&P Low Carbon...
Dávid Kapes, Head of Group E&P Low Carbon and New Energies at MOL Group, shares with us the company’s geothermal ambitions in Hungary and Croatia, insights on the technical and regulatory challenges of geothermal development and how MOL plans to leverage its oil and gas expertise to scale geothermal operations.
Sustainable heat for the future: advancing geothermal energy in Europe – interview with Gábor Molnár, Managing Director, Arctic Green Engineering
Gábor Molnár, Managing Director of Arctic Green Engineering discusses the growth of the geothermal market in CEE and the increasing recognition of geothermal energy's value due to its low emissions and reliability as a stable energy source.
Just Do It: unleashing the power of geothermal energy – interview with Marit Brommer, CEO of the International Geothermal Association
Marit Brommer, CEO of the International Geothermal Association highlights the growing global push for geothermal energy, emphasising its potential in heating, cooling and powering data centres through strategic partnerships.
Powering connectivity – interview with Nicolas Marquier, IFC Regional Manager for the Western Balkans
We spoke with Nicolas Marquier, Regional Manager for the Western Balkans at IFC about the strategic priorities in energy for the region, including enhancing connectivity and productivity, promoting inclusivity and supporting climate resilience through renewables.
Modernising Macedonian electricity market- Q&A with Simon Shutinoski, CEO, National Electricity Market Operator – MEMO
Simon Shutinoski, CEO of North Macedonia's National Electricity Market Operator - MEMO speaks about the main challenges in establishing the country's first power exchange, the successful launch of the organised electricity day-ahead market and the next steps.