E-world Energy & Water 2026

Sigbjørn Seland, Chief Analyst at StormGeo Energy Market Analysis, holds a Master of Science in Finance from NHH Bergen and the University of Mannheim, Germany. A former trader at Drammen Kraft AS, he is an expert in Nordic and European energy markets, with a focus on power and gas dynamics, energy trading, and the impact of weather on renewables. Sigbjørn Seland's insights have been featured in several prominent publications, including Energi24, Energibransjen, and Dagens Næringsliv. 

Sigurd Lie is an accomplished energy market analyst at StormGeo, specializing in European power markets, coal dynamics, and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). With 26 years of experience in the energy sector, he focuses on evaluating market trends, price developments, and the implications of regulatory changes. Sigurd's insights are valuable to industry stakeholders navigating the complexities of energy transition. He has been occasionally quoted in publications such as Montel and Bloomberg, contributing to discussions on key topics impacting the European energy landscape. 

Bengt Longva is a seasoned energy market analyst at StormGeo, specializing in European power market forecasting and analysis. Since joining StormGeo (Nena) in 1998, he has provided expert insights into market trends, pricing dynamics, and regulatory changes. With prior experience as a portfolio manager at Drammen Kraft and a research assistant at the Centre for Applied Research at NHH, Bengt’s expertise is frequently featured in Montel, Bloomberg, Europower, and various newspapers. 

Espen Zachariassen is an energy analytics industry expert with a strong track record of building data-driven market intelligence platforms. He was a founder of Wattsight, a leading energy data and analytics service acquired by Volue in 2020, after starting his career at Markedskraft. Most recently, he led Arendals Fossekompani’s corporate venture company, Alytic, where he developed advanced global analytics platforms for the seafood and carbon markets. In January 2026, he joins StormGeo as SVP Energy Analytics, bringing deep market insight and a strong focus on innovation, AI, and European energy market growth.

Nivedita Kumar is the Sales Director for Weather Intelligence for the European region at StormGeo, where she leads regional sales and marketing teams across onshore and offshore energy markets, including oil & gas, offshore wind, and grid operations. She holds a PhD in Climate Science and brings deep technical expertise in weather and climate risk intelligence. Nivedita also holds an Executive MBA from London Business School and is known for translating complex scientific insights into clear commercial value, building trusted customer partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across Europe.