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On 4 February, students from ESCP Business School’s MSc in Energy Management (MEM) welcomed Rodrigo Quintero, ESCP MEM Alumnus (Class of 2024), back to campus for an in-depth session on the role of data in today’s energy and commodities landscape.

Currently a member of the Commodity Sales team at Bloomberg, and previously Energy Economist at BloombergNEF (BNEF)—one of the most respected energy research organisations—Rodrigo delivered an in-depth, practice-oriented presentation on how market participants utilise the Bloomberg Terminal for Commodity fundamentals and pricing and a special session on BNEF to interpret fast-moving dynamics and support strategic decision-making.

The session provided students with direct exposure to the analytical tools and methodologies that underpin market intelligence across trading, investment and policy environments.

Navigating the energy system through the analysts' and traders’ lens

The presentation began with an introduction to Bloomberg as an integrated information ecosystem, followed by a guided exploration of the Bloomberg Terminal. Rather than focusing solely on technical functionality, Rodrigo approached the demonstration from the perspective of a commodities analyst and trader, offering insights into how professionals use BNEF research and its up-to-date data on fundamentals and pricing in time-sensitive market conditions.

He highlighted key formulas, data-retrieval techniques, and practical shortcuts for efficiently structuring and interpreting commodity data. This applied approach enabled students to understand how analytical rigour, speed and judgement combine in real-world market environments. He also underlined how Bloomberg’s new coverage is a key differentiation that makes it a unique product, given the global geopolitical complexities.

A particularly engaging moment came when Rodrigo turned to global LNG markets. Using the Terminal’s mapping functions, he showed how different types of vessels can be tracked and how shipping movements can be visualised in real time. This practical example illustrated how infrastructure flows, geopolitical developments and market signals intersect, and more importantly, how analysts and traders synthesise these elements to form a coherent market view.

By placing students “in the shoes” of analysts and traders, the exercise reinforced a critical insight: in energy markets, the ability to interpret data is as important as access to it.

From short-term markets to long-term scenarios

The session then transitioned from market navigation to energy transition scenarios published in the New Energy Outlook, showing how BNEF supports long-term strategic analysis. Through BNEF outlooks extending to 2050, students explored how data-driven modelling helps frame investment priorities and policy pathways in an era marked by policy risk and geopolitical tension. 

Among the scenarios discussed, students examined:

• Renewables capacity outlook (2020–2035), with solar showing the strongest projected growth.
• Wind deployment challenges, highlighting persistent constraints and uncertainties.
• One of today’s most debated topics: data centre power demand, with projected growth particularly driven by China and the United States.

“After attending the Bloomberg presentation, I understood why it is a valuable resource for students and professionals interested in the energy sector: it links real-world demand-and-supply dynamics—such as global commodity markets, technology trends, and market outlooks—to accessible data, forecasts, and scenarios. I was particularly struck by how Bloomberg’s data-driven analysis can support companies planning investments, financial institutions tracking capital flows in the transition, and policymakers developing evidence-based regulation. The opportunity to engage with a Bloomberg representative & MEM Alumnus truly offers students a valuable way to learn from advisers who, as part of a larger team, influence how the sector interprets the transition.” Juan Camilo Calle, ESCP MEM student

An engaging Q&A and an alumni perspective

The final part of the session was highly interactive, with a lively Q&A where students asked detailed questions about Rodrigo’s role at Bloomberg and his professional trajectory. Many were particularly interested in how the MEM prepared him for success—especially given his background in Economics—and in how the specialisation strengthened his technical foundations to thrive in a highly analytical position.

Strengthening the bridge between academia and industry

 We warmly thank Rodrigo Quintero for returning to campus and delivering such an insightful, practical and inspiring session. His ability to connect real-time market tools with long-term transition thinking offered students a clearer understanding of the skills, analytical discipline, and intellectual curiosity required to navigate the energy sector’s evolving challenges.

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MSc In Energy Management
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