Whale Oil: The Original Energy Transition with Eric Jay Dolin

Whale Oil: The Original Energy Transition with Eric Jay Dolin

Whale Oil: The Original Energy Transition with Eric Jay Dolin

In 1859, illumination throughout the major metropolises of the West was powered by whale oil. Whale oil was at the center of international trade (and trade disputes). Prices were at an all time high and great fortunes had been made. Yet, in that same year, Edwin Drake started the oil rush in Titusville, Pennsylvania…and every thing changed. Quickly. What lessons are there in this first energy transition in the modern era? In this episode we dig into the history of whaling and whale oil. Our guest is historian Eric Jay Dolan, author of Leviathan: A history of whaling in America. Eric takes us through the history of whale oil. A history of the first commodity cartels (they failed too), extraordinary entrepreneurs, boom and bust, environmental exploitation and Benjamin Franklin’s taste for Spermaceti Candles.

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Tariffs, Metals and Force Majeure with Guy Winter

Tariffs, Metals and Force Majeure with Guy Winter

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Navigating Trump 2.0: Part 2 - Trading Cognitive Dissonance with Nick Kumleben

Navigating Trump 2.0: Part 2 - Trading Cognitive Dissonance with Nick Kumleben

In Part 2, we continue our discussion on navigating the new Trump Administration. Why are metals and critical minerals central to the administrations agenda? What does it mean to prioritize security o...

22 Apr 202548min

Navigating Trump 2.0:  Part 1 - Signal vs Noise  with Nick Kumleben

Navigating Trump 2.0: Part 1 - Signal vs Noise with Nick Kumleben

The commodities sector faces a new and uncertain world.  In this episode, we look at how to understand and how to navigatethe new Trump administration and its impact on domestic and global markets, pa...

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Talent Intelligence with Amelia Chahal

Talent Intelligence with Amelia Chahal

Head of Talent Intelligence for HC Group, Amelia Chahal, joins us to discuss their offering and the Global Energy Trading Compensation Report 2025 available for purchase.To register interest in the re...

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Challenging Energy Narratives with Jarand Rystad

Challenging Energy Narratives with Jarand Rystad

In this episode, we stress test and challenge some of the key recent narratives in the energy world. Will we still see peak oil demand by 2030? Is there under investment in oil production that could l...

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China and Oil with Tom Reed

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, san...

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

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

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 st...

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Powering the Data Center Arms Race with Adam Mirick

Powering the Data Center Arms Race with Adam Mirick

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 ...

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