James Allen

James Allen is a seasoned energy analyst with nearly two decades of experience covering the world’s most dynamic and complex energy markets. Over the years, he has built an extensive network of industry insiders, executives, and analysts, giving him a unique perspective on the forces shaping global energy trends.

His expertise was honed through years of frontline market reporting, starting at Platts, a leading energy price reporting agency, where he led the power markets desk. There, he developed a deep understanding of energy pricing, trading dynamics, and regulatory developments, forming the foundation of his analytical approach.

James then moved to Montel, where he served as Head of the Manhattan real-time newswire bureau. For five years, he covered the wholesale energy markets, providing breaking news and in-depth analysis on LNG, pipelines, coal, carbon pricing, power generation, oil markets, and utility hedging strategies. His role required extensive travel across the Americas, meeting with industry insiders, policymakers, and traders to uncover emerging trends before they hit the mainstream.

Few analysts have both the market knowledge and the insider connections that James brings to the table. From government officials to the traders navigating billion-dollar deals, he has engaged with the key players who shape the global energy landscape. His insights are backed by firsthand experience, deep research, and an unwavering commitment to uncovering the most lucrative investment opportunities in energy and clean tech.

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General – Your capital is at risk when you invest, never risk more than you can afford to lose. Past performance and forecasts are not reliable indicators of future results. Bid/offer spreads, commissions, fees and other charges can reduce returns from investments. There is no guarantee dividends will be paid.

Micro cap shares - Shares recommended will be very small company shares. These can be very extremely illiquid meaning they are hard to trade and can have a large bid/offer spread. If you need to sell soon after you bought, you might get back less that you paid. This makes them riskier than other investments in larger share companies.

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