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The World in a Grain: Sand with Vince Beiser

2024/02/21

Sand has transformed modern civilization. It is the ubiquitous commodity; in our infrastructure, in our industry and even in our personal care products. Yet due to its characteristics, the supply chain is fragmented, disastrous for our environment and often corrupt. And by a tragic quirk of geometry, desert sand is unusable meaning we wreck our riverbeds and oceans to acquire it. In this episode, author and journalist Vince Beiser joins us to discuss sand and its role in the modern world. Vince is the author of The World in a Grain - the story of sand and how it transformed civilization.

The UK's Pumpwatch Scheme with Gideon Carroll

2024/02/16

CEO of Edge Petrol, Gideon Carroll joins us to discuss the UK's Pumpwatch Scheme proposed by the government. What is in it? And what will the impact be on consumers, fuel retailers and wholesalers?

Neodymium, Gallium & Hafnium with Ellie Saklatvala

2024/02/14

In this episode, we return to critical metals and how their fortunes are affected by the energy transition, technology and geopolitics. To tell that story we are focusing on three in particular: Neodymium, Gallium & Hafnium. Each has a key role in the modern world with demand set to grow but with challenges markets and policy makers are grappling with. Our guest is Ellie Saklatvala, Head of Non-Ferrous Pricing at Argus Media, the leading independent pricing agency.

Private Equity's role in the Energy Transition with John Skrinar

2024/02/07

The energy transition requires the mobilization of vast amounts of capital. It affords huge opportunity but also risks. The technological pathways, policy support and geopolitics are uncertain and volatile. How can these risks be managed? And opportunities be captured? In this episode, we go into the world of private equity and the thinking and strategies needed to participate in the most profound economic restructuring in modern times. Our guest is John Skrinar, partner at Cresta Fund Management, a mid-market infrastructure fund, investing in the energy transition.

Data as a Strategic Asset with Jason Vogt

2024/01/31

Information has always been the lifeblood of commodities trading. Today, the sources of data that provides the information and insight have grown exponentially - as has its value. So much so that companies are viewing data as a strategic asset, transforming how they value, collect, manage, and protect it. And once that mindset is in place, it can be transformative. To understand more about this key insight and journey, we are joined by Jason Vogt, Managing Director of Cargill Data Asset Solutions.

Cheap Peak Oil, Geopolitics and China’s plan with Doomberg

2024/01/24

In this episode, Doomberg joins us to discuss their most recent analysis and controversial views of the oil and commodities markets. Why Peak Oil is unlikely to happen and oil will remain cheap and abundant. How US oil production has changed the energy map and the in turn its role in global security – a gap which China is planning to fill. And how China’s grip on critical minerals for the energy transition is tightening at the expense of its environment – “Geopollutical Warfare”. Doomberg runs the leading paid Substack which is focused on energy, finance and economics (his voice is modulated to match their Green Chicken avatar).

Singapore’s Role as a Key Commodities Trading Hub with Lee Pak Sing

2024/01/17

Singapore has been a leading commodities trading hub for decades. Its strategic location, strong governance and connectivity have spurred the growth of a rich ecosystem of global trading firms in the city-state. How is Singapore navigating the changing world of commodities? Amidst deglobalization, digitalization and the energy transition, how is Singapore staying relevant and keeping ahead of the curve? And how does this impact its long-term strategy and talent development plans? Our guest is Lee Pak Sing, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Singapore, the Singapore government agency that champions enterprise development and supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups.

The Evolution of Expert Networks

2024/01/16

In this final bonus episode of Enco Insights, CEO Bill Read discusses the history of expert networks, the genesis of Enco Insights and its aims and goals. For future episodes of Enco Insights, please follow the podcast on your preferred platform.

2023 Annual Review: The Centrality of Talent

2024/01/14

Our 2023 Annual Review is published and ready for download. The review contains key trend and market moves within the energy & commodities world alongside data driven analysis and editorials.

The Future of Food & Ag with Robert Berendes

2024/01/10

What does the future hold for the agri sector and the food our plates? And what does it mean for the sector’s participants and investors? Robert Berendes, Executive Partner of Flagship Pioneering and longtime industry executive and investors sets out his views on the paradigm shifts the sector is going through. How has the last four years changed the sector and impacted investors? And what are the surprising views Robert holds on the availability of food, land and changing nature of commodity trading.

The Oil Market with David Wech

2024/01/03

To start the New Year, in this episode we review the oil markets in 2023 and the likely major themes and trends in 2024. Why were forecasts for 2023 mainly wrong – 100$ oil never materializing? What were the major market, policy and geopolitical events that drove prices and what do these herald for 2024? Will the volatility continue? What are the trends in production, refining, shipping and consumption? Our guest is David Wech, Chief Economist for Vortexa, the ship tracking and data analytics firm

Enco Insights: Graphite

2023/12/29

This week battery metals expert and CEO of Benchmark Minerals Intelligence joins Enco Insights to provide a quick view on Graphite, the indispensable anode material in the energy transition.

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138 reviews

NYCridr 2024/02/14

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 in...

Wood File 2024/02/07

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. De...

gnjanson 2023/10/19

Good resource

Great resource as i’ve educated myself on the commodities space

J0999P 2023/09/20

Paul does a great job

This podcast is a must for anyone in the commodities, energy or other strategic commodity industries. Truly impactful content with leading experts in ...

Gooner_edd 2023/08/24

An absolute must listen podcast!

Phenomenal content with genuine market leading professionals- insightful and engaging!

Frhsisus 2023/07/19

The Single Best Platform for Energy

The HC Insider Podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone invested or interested in commodities and macroeconomic trends. With expert interviews and...

012367 2023/06/29

Another excellent podcast from Paul Chapman on Investing in the Energy Transition

Pauls’ latest episode (E154) is a wide-ranging conversation with John Dowd, CEO GoGreen Investments covering SPACs, ESG and investing in cleaner metal...

CEO GoGreen 2023/06/29

SPACs, ESG 2.0, Mining & Investing in the Energy Transition

I would like to thank Paul Chapman and his team for the excellent work they are doing highlighting the challenges and opportunities created by the ene...

DanielleS611 2023/03/27

Excellent

Brilliant, balanced and in depth analysis on energy transition and commodities

PeterLi 2023 2023/03/17

Really awesome podcast

The HC inside covers plenty of interesting topics. Strongly recommend this to any commodity trading professional and also people who are interested in...

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