Chetan Patel
About Chetan Patel
Chetan Patel is a Lead Reporter specializing in Renewable Energy at ICIS, with a strong academic background in Petroleum Geology and Integrated Petroleum Geoscience. He has expertise in European power, gas, renewable, and carbon markets, and has held various roles in the energy sector since 2012.
Work at ICIS
Chetan Patel currently serves as the Lead Reporter for Renewable Energy at ICIS, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of the energy transition, providing insights and analysis on renewable energy markets. Prior to this, he worked as an Energy Market Reporter at ICIS from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to reporting on energy market trends and developments. His work at ICIS is centered on connecting markets to optimize global resources.
Education and Expertise
Chetan Patel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Geology from Royal Holloway, University of London, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience from the University of Aberdeen in 2016. Additionally, he completed A levels at Central Sussex College from 2009 to 2011. His expertise encompasses European power, gas, renewable, and carbon markets, which supports his current role in renewable energy reporting.
Background
Chetan Patel's professional background includes diverse roles in the energy sector. He began his career as a Geologist Intern at BP in 2012. He then worked as an Upstream Business Development Intern at Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants from 2014 to 2015. Following this, he took on the role of Renewables Trading Analyst at SmartestEnergy from 2020 to 2021. His experiences across these positions have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the energy landscape.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chetan Patel has been involved in various initiatives related to energy markets. His transition from roles in traditional oil and gas to renewable energy reporting reflects his commitment to the energy transition. His analytical skills and market insights have positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the renewable energy sector, contributing to the discourse on optimizing global resources.