The HC Insider Podcast: Conversations in Energy & Commodities HC Insider, Paul Chapman
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Each day, around the world, we have fascinating one-on-one conversations with our connections in the commodities sector. Our collaborators are uniquely informed, creative and inspirational in their fields. We want to provide our community a seat alongside us, listening in to these conversations in that special way podcasting provides as we tackle topical and people related issues with the leaders and leading minds in our sector. Visit www.hcgroup.global and https://www.hcgroup.global/hc-insider for more information on us and our services.
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The Carbon Markets with Ariel Perez
In this episode, Ariel Perez, Head of Environmental Products at Hartree Partners, returns to update us on the state of the carbon markets over the last two years in a more inflationary and unstable world? Global commodity leaders are calling for a price for carbon – are we any closer? How have compliance markets fared in the energy crisis and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Have compliance markets expanded globally? How have voluntary markets fared? What were the key outcomes from COP28 and what does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism mean for the world? Could this be the catalyst for a global carbon pricing mechanism that can provide the much needed basis for market based solutions to the energy crisis.
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Notes from the FT Commodities Summit 2024
In this bonus episode, I give my views on the key takeaways from this year's FT Commodities Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland. This annual gathering of the top executives and thinkers in commodities is one of the key opportunities to take the pulse of the sector and hear from its leading thinkers. This is my take on what was top of mind.
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AI and Commodities with Felipe Elink Schuurman
In this episode we discuss the impact of AI on the future of commodities trading . What does it mean for forecasting? What does it mean for the commodity trading platform of the future? What are the nascent tools today and how might they develop? What does it mean data, costs and talent? Our guest is Felipe Elink Schuurman, CEO & Founder of Sparta Commodities, an intelligence and forecasting company for the commodities sector.
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Dedollarisation with Jonah Van Bourg
The US Dollar has been the world’s global reserve currency since the Second World War, underpinning global trade and US dominance. However, as our guest argues, its use as a global policy tool such as in sanctions, increasing geopolitical competition and political instability at home is threatening its status. Various countries and blocs are attempting to circumvent dollar trades. Yet, perhaps, the dollar’s biggest threat comes from blockchain and especially Bitcoin. What does that mean for commodities and the world? Our guest is Jonah Van Bourg, former oil derivatives trader at Goldman Sachs and Vitol, crypto and precious metals trader at DRW and now helping to build Onyx Commodities. Jonah is also the co-host of the 1000x podcast.
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Special: The Baltimore Bridge Collapse
In this bonus episode, Anton Posner, CEO of Mercury Resources joins us to discuss the impact of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapse on March 26 on the commodities markets in the domestic US and globally. The Port of Baltimore is a major commodities hub - especially for coal and metal. What does that mean for logistics and markets?
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Uranium with John Cash
In this episode we address that very special commodity Uranium, crucial to the energy and defense industry alike. Nuclear’s role is the energy transition is increasingly recognized. But where will the needed Uranium come from in a more fragmented world?
How is Uranium mined, processed and delivered to the nuclear energy plants. Where is it produced and who controls the supply chain? How is Uranium traded? How has the market fared and what does the future hold. Our guest is John Cash, CEO of Ur Energy (URG), the leading uranium miner in North America.
Customer Reviews
Well Balanced and Informative
Great guests in what can be seen as a niche but very impactful segment of global markets. Well balanced between accessibility for those outside the industry and insightful for those inside.
Compelling Lens on the Economy/World
Fascinating way to view the economy and the world - through commodities, the base ingredients of modern civilization. Great range of expert guests. Deftly interviewed by masterful host. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the economy, world affairs, or simply the underlying ways daily life functions. Explained by highly skilled people in all manner of niche occupations and endeavors. Always absorbing listening.
Good resource
Great resource as i’ve educated myself on the commodities space