How Portfolio Managers use Montel News to stay on top of energy markets

Who are you and what does your business do?

My name is Steffen Rudy, and I’m a Portfolio Manager at EHA Energie-Handels-Gesellschaft, a subsidiary of the REWE Group. REWE Group is one of Europe’s leading retail companies, operating supermarkets and discount stores across Germany and other European countries. At EHA, we are responsible for energy procurement and trading for the group, ensuring both security of supply and cost efficiency. My role is to monitor energy markets and make decisions that keep our portfolio optimised and stable.

What challenges do you face in energy markets?

Energy markets are highly volatile and influenced by a wide range of global, political and structural factors. For a company like EHA, which supplies energy to one of Europe’s largest retail groups, staying informed in real time is essential. Traditional media are often too slow or lack the depth to provide the insights needed for timely trading or reporting decisions. As a portfolio manager, one of my biggest challenges is to translate complex and dynamic market movements into actionable insights, for trading decisions and internal reports. Without a specialised and trustworthy source, it would be nearly impossible to provide management with the fast and detailed updates they require.

How does Montel News offer something unique to your work?

Montel News combines speed, insight and clarity. Updates on price spikes, plant outages, policy changes or pipeline flows appear almost in real time and include the necessary context to understand cause and impact, not just the headline.

Each article provides concise conclusions, helping me identify the relevance of a development within minutes.
The platform’s structure, filtering and search options also make it easy to focus on specific markets or regions, including information in German when needed. This saves valuable time and ensures well-informed decisions in a fast-paced trading environment.

What attracted EHA to Montel News?

Montel’s deep energy market focus and the density of its coverage set it apart from other sources. While many competitors publish scattered news, Montel consistently provides comprehensive insights, connecting market signals and explaining underlying dynamics.

We’ve been using Montel for over a decade and that consistency in both quality and relevance has been a key reason for our long-standing trust in the platform. Another plus is the personal and easy customer support. It’s easy to reach the team, get quick answers, and even test new products, something that’s not common elsewhere.

What do you value most working with Montel?

Reliability. Montel News has become part of my daily routine. It’s my go-to source for energy market updates, helping me stay ahead of developments, communicate confidently with management, and make informed decisions. Having all relevant information in one trusted place saves time, increases efficiency, and provides confidence, especially in a volatile market environment.