Carbon Trading Chronicles

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Carbon Trading Chronicles episodes

October 13, 2024Carbon market fairytales: analysts at a crossroads
In this episode of Carbon Trading Chronicles, we explore the EU ETS and UK ETS at a pivotal moment, where market participants are divided over the future direction of prices. With some analysts predicting a drop to €50, and others expecting a long-term bullish outlook, we examine whether these forecasts are grounded in reality or part of a carbon market fairytale. Are we witnessing a fundamental shift, or will the market stabilize? Tune in for latest insights from Vertis analysts.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.
Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.
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25 min
September 03, 2024Old habits die hard: carbon market Summer and what’s ahead this Fall
Welcome to Season 2 of Carbon Trading Chronicles!
In our first episode, we unpack what’s been happening over the summer, from market volatility to geopolitics, and analyse what these developments mean for the compliance period ending this September.
We also get exclusive expert views on the auction process, exploring the intricacies, challenges, and practicalities that shaped the evolution of carbon trading. We do not stop there as we also look ahead to 2025, discuss potential trends, policy changes, and market expectations that could reshape the landscape.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Nanne Visser ´t hooft - Senior Carbon Trader.
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32 min
September 02, 2024 Carbon Trading Chronicles - Trailer S2 E1: Old habits die hard: carbon market Summer and what’s ahead this Fall
What have you missed in the carbon markets over the summer and what can you expect in the coming weeks?
Riham Wahba, Stefan Feuchtinger, and Nanne Visser 't Hooft answer all these questions and more in the first episode of season 2 of Carbon Trading Chronicles.
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1 min
June 02, 2024Game of Carbon - season 1 finale
In this final episode of our first season, carbon experts analyse how trading practices have changed, which new players are reshaping the market and what current trends are influencing trading activity. They will compare long-term and short-term trading strategies, explore the influence of politics, speculators and the weather on market decisions, and examine the opportunities arising from the competition between algorithms and human traders.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Francisco Grajales - Senior Environmental Commodities Trader, Vattenfall Energy Trading.
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28 min
May 12, 2024EUA situation room: making sense of the 2024 price dynamics
What is driving the recent price increases despite the prevailing bearish predictions of analysts? Have fundamentals shifted or are we experiencing the mirage of the year? In this episode, carbon analysts and traders make hypotheses regarding 2024 price developments by examining industrials, utilities, banks and hedge funds' behaviour.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Maximilian Herstatt - Team Leader at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Lewis Unstead - Senior Analyst | EU Carbon at ICIS.
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27 min
April 07, 2024Blue waters, green compliance: shipping sector and EU ETS mutual influence
Three months after the official inclusion of the shipping sector within the EU ETS, this episode aims to take stock of the lessons learned so far and explore the pressing questions of shipowners. Our experts analyse shipping companies’ EUAs buying behaviours, the impact of the inclusion of this new sector for the whole EU ETS framework as well as current strategies available for compliance… and whether there's a way out of the system.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Frederic Bouthillier: Head of Shipping at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Sebastian Niculescu - Senior Corporate Sales Trader at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Gabriel Papeians de Morchoven - Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.
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Sea passage: i.e. between two ports.

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25 min
March 17, 2024Biomethane: a solution for carbon compliance optimisation?
Can biomethane truly mitigate compliance costs? In this episode, we explore the unknown of biomass and its potential to alleviate compliance costs for EU ETS compliant entities. From understanding its diverse grades to its trading dynamics, we dissect the bullish and bearish trends impacting its market trajectory, and its role in the energy mix.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Sebastian Niculescu - Senior Corporate Sales Trader at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Jay Morrod - Team Lead Renewable Gas Analysis at STX Group

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19 min
February 18, 2024The EU climate chessboard: elections, ambitions, and carbon market moves
As we move closer to the European elections in June, host Stefan Feuchtinger is joined by journalist Frédéric Simon from Carbon Pulse and trader Brieuc de Thier from Vertis. Together, they unpack the record-low EUA prices, the recently unveiled EU 2040 climate target, and the spectre of the European elections looming over carbon markets. Delving deep into the political landscape that shapes the EU ETS market, they analyse how the latest official communication and the imminent elections could disrupt the status quo, potentially diluting the Green Deal.
Against the backdrop of declining carbon prices and emissions levels, they explore the ripple effects for compliant entities and the impact on European industrial development.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Brieuc De Thier - Corporate Sales Trader at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Frédéric Simon - Head of EMEA at Carbon Pulse.

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25 min
January 02, 2024 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): winners, losers, customs nightmares and trade imbroglios
In this first episode of 2024, Vertis and STX group experts unpack the practicalities of the CBAM implementation, from its entry into force in October 2023 until the end of free allocation in 2034. Who bears the financial burden of CBAM, and how does it affect industries and economies? What ripple effects will CBAM have on the broader context of the EU ETS? Our experts will provide valuable insights and forecast how the mechanism is impacting global trade and trading practices.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.
Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.
Sophie Casenave - Policy Affairs Analyst at STX Group
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27 min
December 04, 2023Decoding the EU ETS 2: scope expansion and impact on current EU ETS
In this episode, Vertis Environmental Finance experts dive into the imminent evolution of the EU ETS, where a sweeping expansion is set to reshape the carbon trading landscape. We explore the critical sectors included, such as road transport, buildings, and EU ETS 1 industries below the 20MW threshold, and discuss the upcoming milestones to be expected by industrials across Europe, from 2027 onwards.
Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.

Gabriel Papeians de Morchoven - Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance

Sebastian Niculescu - Senior Corporate Sales Trader at Vertis Environmental Finance
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23 min

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Carbon Trading Chronicles is a podcast that features compelling conversations with leading experts, industrials, policymakers, and innovators who are shaping the landscape of emissions trading. From success stories to challenges faced, we'll uncover the real-world impacts and insights that are driving the global transition to a low-carbon economy.