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Iran Oil Trade: Sanctions Enforcement and Regulatory Risk
As the Iran conflict continues to affect energy and trade dynamics, this Enco Insights Q&A examines sanctions enforcement, maritime risk and the role of the Dark Fleet. Former OFAC official, and Enco Advisor, David Tannenbaum discusses legal, regulatory and compliance challenges facing commodities traders and financial institutions.
Between Traceability and Tradability: How Regulation is Reshaping Agri-Commodity Business Models
As stricter traceability and climate regulations reshape agribusiness supply chains, commodity trading needs to adapt. Enco Insights’ Senior Sustainability & Carbon Markets Advisor, Isabel Deconinck, explores the key changes, challenges and opportunities for sector participants.
Navigating the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
From January 2026, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into force. Enco Insight’s senior carbon markets advisor, Peter Fegelman, tells us about the rules and impacts for energy and commodities organisations.
Managing Energy Sector Arbitration: Expertise for a Successful Process
Energy sector projects are typically complex and often result in disputes. In this Q&A with Pál Kara - Senior Counsel and former Group General Counsel, at MOL Group - we explore how firms can assemble the appropriate expertise to successfully navigate an arbitration process.
How Can Energy and Commodities Firms Plan for the Unplannable?
As energy and commodities firms enter business planning season, leadership teams need to navigate an unpredictable environment. In this briefing, Enco Insights’ Executive Director, Paul Chapman speaks to veteran trading leader and Enco Insight Partner, Savvas Manousos, about capturing opportunity in uncertainty.
LNG Projects: Navigating Lifecycles and Potential Disputes
As a market experiencing growth and volatility, the global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) market is the subject of complex disputes in energy and resources. In this Q&A with Birger Balteskard, Enco’s Advisor on LNG, we explore the phases of LNG project lifecycles and key areas of potential disputes.
Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs): Impacts for Energy Supply Chains
What are Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) and how can they help companies verify the source of electricity generation and meet sustainability goals? Greg Crowley, Enco Insights’ Advisor in Energy Markets and Emissions Reporting, explains.
Solving the 'Great Retirement' in Commodities
The commodities sector is witnessing an exodus of experienced professionals—a phenomenon some are calling the 'Great Retirement.' This talent drain poses critical challenges and presents opportunities - argues former energy trading leader, Savvas Manousos.
Enco Advisor: Daf Davies, Commodities AI Leader
Daf Davies built his career in physical trading at organisations including Goldman Sachs and Trafigura. He explains why he was inspired to pivot to tradetech, founding ventures exploring new uses for blockchain, the cloud, IoT and AI.
Enco Advisor: Peter Schmitz, Metals and Mining Leader
Peter Schmitz has spent more than two decades leading research at the world’s largest mining organisations. He shares his career journey with Enco Insights and his vision for helping clients to use scarce resources more efficiently.
Enco Expert: Isobel Sheldon OBE, Battery Technology Leader
Isobel Sheldon CBE is the founder of a consultancy to the battery and electrification industries and has held senior roles across the sector. She tells Enco Insights about her story, the technological challenges facing the sector, and how expertise can help.
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Enco Insights’ articles, Q&As, and briefings explore trends in energy, resources, and commodities. Topics include trading, regulation, technology, and leadership. Content is authored by Enco’s expert advisors and features interviews with senior industry leaders, offering peer-to-peer perspectives and practical insights for decision-makers across the sector.