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The HC Commodities Podcast

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Apr 1, 2025 • 57min

China and Oil with Tom Reed

Today we are focused on China and its oil market. How has their oil sector developed over the last 50 years? Who are the teapot refiners? And how is the market now structured in the wake of COVID, sanctions and the EV revolution? How consequential is China now to global crude pricing and market dynamics? Our guest is Tom Reed, Vice President of China Crude at Argus Media, the independent price reporting agency. Tom has spent a career watching China, understanding the details from this very opaque but consequential market.
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Mar 30, 2025 • 19min

Notes from The FT Commodities Global Summit 2025: Uncertainty, Security and Opportunity

The podcast dives into the challenges and uncertainties shaping global commodities, influenced by geopolitical tensions and policy changes. It covers the volatile landscape of oil, gas, and metals, shedding light on emerging opportunities in renewable energy. Reflections from the Financial Times Commodities Global Summit reveal key trends and the evolving dynamics in market operations, emphasizing the potential for innovation despite a backdrop of uncertainty.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 53min

Powering the Data Center Arms Race with Adam Mirick

In this engaging conversation, Adam Mirick, head of strategy for Prometheus Hyperscale and former head of U.S. power trading at BP, dives into the intense demand for next-gen data centers. He discusses the impact of AI on technology and energy needs, providing insights on how the energy sector is adapting. The talk covers innovative cooling solutions—including advanced immersion cooling—and emphasizes the importance of sustainability in meeting future energy demands. Adam also touches on the economic potential and geopolitical implications of this booming industry.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 45min

ESG is dead…Long Live ESG! with Anastasia Kuskova

Today we return to the subject of ESG and sustainability. In the wake of COVID, organizations globally made huge commitments around ESG goals. Sustainability teams were hired and grew rapidly. Today, we face a global vibe shift in the wake of economic realities, political change and shifting policy. What does that mean for ESG? What does that mean for sustainability? The reality is, in part, it's not going away, but it's certainly more focused on organizational goals and driving customer value. Our guest who helps clients with just these types of issues is Anastasia Kuskova, co-founder and CEO of Sirius, a sustainability intelligence platform for metals and mining, working with ArcelorMittal, Freeport, and other majors. She spent 8 years at the European Resources Group as Head of Sustainability and started her career in strategy consulting.www.besirius.io  
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Mar 12, 2025 • 51min

The Democratization of Oil Trading with Greg Newman

Oil Trading remains the preserve of wealthy industry participants. Few organizations have the means and access to trade the myriad OTC contracts that underpin the markets. However, much as we have seen the democratization of equities and FX markets, could oil and its products go the same way?  What would that mean for organizations, individuals, brokers and markets. Our guest is trying to revolutionize the oil market through just that - it's democratization. Greg Newman, founder and CEO of Onyx Group, returns to discuss 
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Mar 5, 2025 • 57min

Challenge, Crisis and Leadership in Asset-Backed Trading with Savvas Manousos and Niels Henrik Lindegaard

This is Part 2 of our mini-series on Asset-Backed Trading. In the previous episode, we covered the key  reasons and decision points in creating asset-backed trading organizations. In this episode, we draw on the experience of Savvas Manousos and Niels Henrik Lindegaard on the key learnings and challenges that arise in implementation. From the inevitable challenges and even crises that arise and, ultimately, the two key roles of any leader - how to build a high -performing team and how to execute on a strategy with the flexibility and resilience needed in a more volatile world. Savvas Manousos spent 25 years with BP before developing global Asset-Backed Trading platforms at Reliance, Maersk and CEPSA. Savvas is now an Enco Insight Partner at HC Group’s sister company Enco Insights, providing independent, peer-to-peer, advisory to organizations embarking on this journey. Niels Henrik Lindegaard spent 40 years with Maersk and spent a decade leading their trading transformation through Maersk Oil Trading.For more on Enco Insights visit www.encoinsights.com 
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Feb 26, 2025 • 35min

Argus Crude Summit: Shifting landscape of crude oil trading with Peter Keavey and Paul Chapman

Peter Keavey, Managing Director at CME Group with over 35 years in energy trading, joins host Paul Chapman to discuss the dynamic shifts in crude oil trading. They explore the rise of Asset Backed Traders and Hedge Funds, highlighting how these changes affect market strategies and participants. The conversation also delves into technology's role in enhancing market access and risk management. Additionally, geopolitical risks and the evolving dynamics in global trading, especially with U.S. companies, are examined.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 6min

Building an Asset-Backed Trading Platform with Savvas Manousos and Niels Henrik Lindegaard

In Part One of our miniseries on Asset-Backed Trading, Savvas Manousos and Niels Henrik Lindegaard  join us to discuss why commodity producers, refiners and wholesalers are developing value-chain optimization through trading and the basic building blocks.  What are the key drivers behind this global trend? What are the key decision points around people, platform and operating model? What approaches and resources best ensure success? Savvas Manousos spent 25 years with BP before developing global Asset-Backed Trading platforms at Reliance, Maersk and CEPSA. Savvas is now an Enco Insight Partner at HC Group’s sister company Enco Insights, providing independent, peer-to-peer, advisory to organizations embarking on this journey. Niels Henrik Lindegaard spent 40 years with Maersk and spent a decade leading their trading transformation through Maersk Oil Trading. For more information on Enco Insights visit www.encoinsights.com 
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Feb 12, 2025 • 51min

LPG Trading with Jack Nugent

In this episode, we dive into Liquified Petroleum Gas trading. What is LPG used for, where is it produced and how has the market developed since the advent of shale? How is trading LPG different from other commodities  and what does it herald for other fuels? What is its role in the energy transition and what is its future? Our guest is Jack Nugent. Jack brings a unique perspective. From his early days in LPG broking, to living and working in both Europe and Asia as a LPG trader, he later co-founded his own successful LPG trading company. Jack is the CEO and Founder of Tradavex, a consultancy that helps organizations bridge the interface between technology and business.Relevant Linkswww.encoinsights.comwww.hcgroup.globalwww.tradavex.com
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Feb 5, 2025 • 53min

Peak Gasoline, Fuel Supply and EVs with Doug Haugh

Today we return to the fuels industry. What is the latest in global fuel supply and demand? What is the impact of ongoing electrification on fuel demand? Have we seen peak gasoline demand even in the US? And how is AI and technology changing fuels trading and the convenience industry that attaches to it? Returning to the show is Doug Haugh. Doug has over twenty five year’s experience working in the energy, technology and convenience retail industries. He serves on the board of Bioblend Renewable Resources, Trux  and Ergon and Board Chairman at New Tide AIFor more on HC Group visit www.hcgroup.globalFor Enco Insights visit www.encoinsights.com 

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