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The HC Commodities Podcast

Paul Chapman, HC Group

For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global 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

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00:57:06

China and Oil with Tom Reed

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/04/01

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

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00:18:44

Notes from The FT Commodities Global Summit 2025:...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Once again, we attended (Www.hcgroup.global) the Financial Times Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne. Leaders in the commodities sector gather for this excellent event to share their views on the state of the sector. Host Paul Chapman provides his reflections on the key topics that drove conversations and presentations.

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00:53:02

Powering the Data Center Arms Race with Adam Mirick

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Today we're talking about data centers and the global arms race to develop them. What is driving that demand? What are the demands of the AI sector and how is technology changing to meet it? And what does that mean for the twin imperatives of both providing the energy to run the data centers as well as to cool them? How is the energy sector going to meet those demands and what opportunities does it generate? Our guest is Adam Mirick. Adam is head of strategy for Prometheus Hyperscale, who are

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00:44:51

ESG is dead…Long Live ESG! with Anastasia Kuskova

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/03/19

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

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00:50:59

The Democratization of Oil Trading with Greg Newman

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/03/12

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

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00:57:15

Challenge, Crisis and Leadership in Asset-Backed...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/03/05

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

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00:35:21

Argus Crude Summit: Shifting landscape of crude oil...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/02/26

On February 6, host Paul Chapman was invited to be on a panel at the Argus Crude Summit Americas in Houston. Moderated by Matthew Oatway, Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group and Paul discuss the changing landscape of crude oil trading – especially the rise of Asset Backed Traders and Hedge Funds. What does that mean for how makets trade and the people who trade them. For more on HC Group visit www.hcgroup.globalFor more on Enco Insights visit

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01:05:35

Building an Asset-Backed Trading Platform with Savvas...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/02/19

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

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00:50:44

LPG Trading with Jack Nugent

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/02/12

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

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00:53:08

Peak Gasoline, Fuel Supply and EVs with Doug Haugh

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/02/05

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

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00:44:16

Seed Oils, Biofuels, Proteins and Politics with...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/01/29

How did seed oils and biofuels fair in 2024? Wild price swings dominated as the markets reacted to changing yields and biofuel demand. At the same time, the markets braced for a change in the US administration and the policies left ill-defined by the previous one. Why did the US suddenly become the world’s largest Used Cooking Oil importer? What could 2025 bring? And what will the Trump Administration bring – not least with RFK’s views on seed oils and health? Returning to the show is Walter

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00:45:40

Tea with Jem McDowall

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Another global commodity, present in our daily lives, without an established price index or futures contract, with a unique supply chain: Tea. How does Tea reach our tables? Where does tea come from? How does it trade? And how is the tea market navigating climate change, ever lower prices and changes in demand? Indeed, which nations drink the most tea? Our guest is Jem McDowell, Vice-President of Trading and Universal Commodities (Tea) Trading Inc. Jem is based in the US but has had a global career

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00:51:26

Building the now indispensable Trading Platform with...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/01/15

For producers, refiners, processors & miners building a risk management and trading capability is moving from a value-add to a ‘must have’. However, building such a capability is a challenge, requiring a clear plan to win, constant communication and the right operation model and systems. Over the last 5 years some transformations have succeeded, others remain stalled. What are the key accelerators and derailers in such a process? What are the people implications – both the required leadership and

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00:45:27

The Dark Fleet with David Tannenbaum

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Ten percent of the global tanker fleet has gone dark and the number is growing. What is the Dark Fleet? Why does it exist and why is it growing? Who is using the fleet and who owns it? What are the risks for the market, the environment and traders? And what does a shadow fleet mean for world security and criminal enterprises? Our guest is David Tannenbaum, Director at Blackstone Compliance Services, a sanctions and anti -money laundering advisory group, providing support to financial institutions

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00:11:51

2024 Reflections, Thanks and a look forward to 2025

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2024/12/31

A brief final episode of 2024. Host Paul Chapman reflects on some of the key themes of the year, offers his deepest thanks to listeners, guests and his colleagues at HC Group (www.hcgroup.global) and Enco Insights (www.encoinsights.com) and looks at the coming year and goals for the podcast. Please do leave a positive review on the platform you are listening on to help support the show and our work.

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01:01:45

The Price of Time with Edward Chancellor (Re-Release)

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2024/12/25

A still timely discussion as the Federal Reserve comes under pressure to decrease rates... How low interest rates since the financial crisis have caused inequality, populism and inflation. Christmas re-release of one of host Paul Chapman's favorite discussions. Award-winning, financial journalist and historian Edward Chancellor join us to discuss interest rates and the impact on the commodities sector. Interest rates – the price of money and time – have been unnaturally low since the global

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00:53:50

AI, Coding and Changing Skill-Sets in Commodities...

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2024/12/18

The skillsets required to be in a commodity trading team have always been evolving. However, that evolution is accelerating in the wake of new technologies and especially AI. In this episode we trace the changing roles and skills traders have needed over the last century and what the future holds as AI becomes ever more involved in the day to day activities of a trading desk. What are the skillsets of the past and their future? Are they fundamentally different? How is AI already affecting teams

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00:38:46

Fusion Power with Jay Brister

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2024/12/11

Will nuclear fusion change the world and if so how far away is it? What is fusion power? What are the technological, regulatory and financial developments that are accelerating our path to it? What has changed that has meant private companies are now racing to develop it alongside governments? And what will it mean for fusion power to be deployed at scale. Our guest is Jay Brister, an independent investor and consultant with over 40 years experience in the nuclear sector who has focused on fusion

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00:48:29

Power Metal with Vince Beiser

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Award winning journalist and author, Vince Beiser, joins us again to talk about his new book; Power Metal: The Race for the Resources that will Shape the Future. The energy transition consumes immense amounts of critical metals and minerals. What are the trade-offs being made in mining and processing them? How and where is recycling of these metals ongoing? What are the human stories and impacts behind this enormous industry and what might the solutions be to make the transition more sustainable and

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00:42:42

Forecasting the Weather with Matt Lanza

The HC Commodities Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Weather is a key driver in energy markets – from trading in the day ahead markets to weather events that can disrupt operations for months on end. Accurate forecasting has always been an edge. New technologies are making some aspects of forecasting ever more accurate. At the same time, climate change is making extreme events more frequent and significant. What keeps a meteorologist up at night? Why do energy traders employ meteorologists? How is technology changing the profession? Our guest is Matt

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