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Listen "Energy Security Cubed: A Commodity Trader's View on Canadian Energy Geopolitics"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe and Kelly talk with Lukas Albrecht about Canada's growing role in international energy markets in the context of global uncertainty.
You can find Lukas's paper with Trevor Tombe here: https://www.trevortombe.com/publication/internal-trade/
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Guest Bio:
- Lukas Albrecht is head of Canadian crude oil trading at Trafigura
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Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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Reading recommendations:
- "Market Wizards, Updated: Interviews with Top Traders", by Jack D. Schwager: https://www.amazon.ca/Market-Wizards-Updated-Interviews-Traders/dp/1118273052
- "Understanding Tariffs and Trade Barriers", by Avery Elizabeth Hurt: https://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-Tariffs-Trade-Barriers-Elizabeth/dp/1502646110
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Interview recording Date: October 8, 2025
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Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
You can find Lukas's paper with Trevor Tombe here: https://www.trevortombe.com/publication/internal-trade/
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Guest Bio:
- Lukas Albrecht is head of Canadian crude oil trading at Trafigura
//
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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Reading recommendations:
- "Market Wizards, Updated: Interviews with Top Traders", by Jack D. Schwager: https://www.amazon.ca/Market-Wizards-Updated-Interviews-Traders/dp/1118273052
- "Understanding Tariffs and Trade Barriers", by Avery Elizabeth Hurt: https://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-Tariffs-Trade-Barriers-Elizabeth/dp/1502646110
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Interview recording Date: October 8, 2025
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Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
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