Christopher René
About Christopher René
Christopher René serves as the Lead Reporter for Global Commodities Analysis at ICIS, where he has worked since 2011. He specializes in European wholesale electricity markets and has developed analytical tools to support market reporting.
Work at ICIS
Christopher René has served as the Lead Reporter for Global Commodities Analysis at ICIS since 2011. In this role, he has focused on generating daily price assessments and market analyses for ten commodities within European energy markets. He has also led the development of a new publication titled European Power Price Drivers, which provides insights into the European wholesale electricity markets. Additionally, he manages ICIS' Power Plant and Cross-border Interconnector Database, which encompasses data from 37 countries and includes over 2000 entries.
Education and Expertise
Christopher René studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Policy with Economics from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in commodities analysis and market reporting. He has developed expertise in analyzing key trends in global gas markets and the profitability of European gas-fired power plants, as well as creating power market fundamentals dashboards using Tableau and SQL.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at ICIS, Christopher René gained valuable experience through internships. He worked at Bloomberg New Energy Finance in 2008 for 11 months in London, focusing on analytics. Following this, he completed an internship at the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA) in 2009, where he concentrated on policy and analytics. These roles contributed to his understanding of energy markets and policy frameworks.
Achievements in Market Analysis
Throughout his career, Christopher René has demonstrated a strong ability to identify and analyze trends in the energy sector. His work includes developing dashboards that support price reporting and editorial content, enhancing the analytical capabilities of his team. His contributions have helped to inform stakeholders about market dynamics and pricing factors across various commodities in the European energy landscape.