Energy Untold with Cory Paddock – Details, episodes & analysis

Without Grant Oh, I wouldn’t have known that energy trading even existed. This episode marks the first in a series of conversations aimed at demystifying an industry that affects all of us.

Throughout his career, Grant Oh worked at some of the top energy trading firms in the world. What was it like to work at Enron? How did energy trading operate before the ICE Exchange? Does Hollywood get the stereotypes right, or do top traders have a completely different demeanor? Is there an alternate reality where Brian Hunter is the victor and John Arnold the vanquished? And what was the most inefficient market Grant ever witnessed?

Chapters

(00:04:10) - Price formation of Western Canadian Select (00:17:22) - Enron in Canada (00:19:10) - Enron Online and energy trading before ICE (00:30:50) - Working with John Arnold and Brian Hunter (00:51:30) - Could we see another Enron?

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Show notes

• Smartest Guys in the Room

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The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the leading voice advocating for the integration of wind, solar, and energy storage into our electricity grids. In this episode, Vittoria shares valuable insights on the current tailwinds and headwinds facing the industry. We delve into the intricacies of electricity market design, with a particular focus on the considerations being addressed by the Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO). As our energy resource mix evolves, so too must our markets and mechanisms to ensure the delivery of reliable and affordable energy.

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• Follow Vittoria on LinkedIn
• Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)Web site

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Named Canada’s best conference, Energy Disruptors:UNITE is on to its 4th edition this year. Graeme Edge describes some of the content we can expect this coming October 1st and 2nd including geopolitics, supply chains, and the technologies that impact the energy transition.

We also discuss the challenges of electric vehicle adoption, strategies for staying informed in a busy and chaotic world, and our mutual admiration for the work of Vaclav Smil. Recorded on May 14, 2024 Watch the full video on YouTube

Show notes

• Follow Graeme on LinkedIn
• Energy Disruptors: UNITE Web site
• Energy Disruptors YouTube

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In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Graham Vigrass, a two-time Canadian Olympian who has recently stepped into the role of Head Coach for the University of Calgary Men's Volleyball team. Starting his journey in Calgary, Graham quickly ascended from club-level play to starring with the University of Calgary Dinos. His professional career took him around the world with stints in France, Tunisia, Germany, Turkey, Poland, and Spain. Notably, he earned the title of Best Middle Blocker in the 2017 World League and represented Canada in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Now at the helm of the Dinos, Graham shares his vision for the team and the volleyball philosophies he brings to the court, influenced by his time spent under the mentorship of Kerry MacDonald, Jay Magus, Larry McKay, Glenn Hoag, and Stéphane Antiga. Tune in to hear from one of Canada’s finest players as he charts a new path in his career.

Recorded on July 23, 2024

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Show notes

• Follow Graham on Instagram
• Follow Dinos Men’s Volleyball on Instagram
• Follow Maple Volleys on Instagram

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A conversation with Shannon Norberg, Partner and Co-Director at Norberg Hall, one of Canada’s preeminent contemporary art galleries. What is art? Can good taste be learned? The Sobey Art Award and 2024 longlisted artists. And finally, who wins in the battle of memes: cats or cigarettes?

Recorded on May 7, 2024

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Show notes

• Follow Shannon on Instagram
• Follow Norberg Hall on Instagram
• Norberg Hall
• Sobey Art Award

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As High Performance Manager for Canada’s beach volleyball program at the Paris Olympics, Kerry recounts the silver medal won by Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson. Will there be a better venue than the Eiffel Tower? What is it like to stay in the Olympic Village? Will we continue to see physical and tactical evolutions in the sport?

Kerry’s volleyball journey began with early morning practices in Revelstoke, BC, leading to coaching club volleyball in Calgary, completing a master’s degree in coaching, a PhD in injury epidemiology, and coaching the University of British Columbia to a national title.

In this episode, we discuss the use of data in unwinding strongly held cultural beliefs in sport, and how to think about injury prevention and load management throughout the demands of a season. His unique blend of academic rigor and practical coaching strategies set the foundation for his role in helping some of Canada’s top volleyball athletes succeed on the world stage.

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Bruno Maçães' writing is an indispensable tool for understanding the modern world. He is the author of four books: Dawn of Eurasia, Belt and Road, History Has Begun, and Geopolitics for the End Time. His latest book is set to be released in February. Maçães is also a foreign correspondent for The New Statesman.

With a worldview grounded in universal principles, his grasp of history and imagination for the future make him one of the preeminent geopolitical analysts of our time.

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming US election and the critical role of Michigan, how Trump's base has evolved, the importance of travel in an age of misinformation, the West's position in the global order, the conflicts in the Middle East, AI in warfare, Palantir, China's technological rise in semiconductors and electric vehicles, what Vaclav Smil gets right and wrong in his energy analysis, and why the characteristics of solar offer new energy possibilities.

Chapters

(00:02:45) Trump voters and Michigan

(00:10:30) Travel as indispensable in geopolitical analysis

(00:15:20) The struggles of the West

(00:17:44) AI in modern warfare

(00:26:40) China, semiconductors, and electric vehicles

(00:35:45) What Vaclav Smill gets right and the limitations of his analysis

(00:41:52) Energy as flow, advanced solar, and entropy

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Follow Bruno on Twitter where he has over 126k followers.

• Read his columns on The New Statesman

• The Dawn of Eurasia

• Belt and Road

• History has Begun

• Geopolitics for the End Time

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In this episode of Energy Untold, Brendan Farris recounts his journey from discovering energy trading as a career to becoming a Senior Gas Marketer at Tourmaline, Canada's largest natural gas producer. He reflects on his early career at TransAlta, lessons learned from the speculative trading side, and how his move to Tourmaline reshaped his understanding of the upstream side of the business.

Listeners will gain insights into Brendan’s approach to trading, hedging strategies, and the balance between analytics and intuition. He shares personal stories of navigating market volatility, the lessons learned from career-defining trades, and the dynamics of managing Tourmaline’s vast gas portfolio. Brendan also offers a rare glimpse into Tourmaline’s culture and how it leverages analytics and upstream knowledge to make decisive moves in the market.

This is an episode for aspiring traders and energy professionals alike, curious about the intricacies of marketing natural gas. 

Recorded on November 13, 2024

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Show Notes

• Follow Brendan on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

• ⁠⁠⁠www.tourmalineoil.com

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In this episode of Energy Untold, we explore the world of ultra running with Scott Cooper, a seasoned endurance athlete whose journey has taken him from Ironman competitions to some of the most challenging ultra marathons in the world. Scott had an impressive 2023 season, winning both the Sinister 7 Ultra 100-miler and The Divide 200. He continued this momentum into 2024, finishing 4th at the Canyons Endurance Runs, securing a spot at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) —the world’s preeminent ultra marathon race.

Scott shares his insights into training methodology, preparation, and race-specific nutrition, delving into extreme endurance's psychology and physical demands. From overcoming hallucinations and the solitude of night running to the electric race atmosphere at UTMB, Scott reveals the mental resilience and dedication required to conquer 100+ mile races. An episode for runners and endurance enthusiasts, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the mindset and preparation behind ultra marathons.

Recorded on October 10, 2024

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Show Notes

• Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

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A conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, former president of the University of Calgary, leading champion for women in STEM, and GPS innovator. Dr. Cannon is a fellow of the Creative Destruction Lab and an active early-stage investor. She serves on numerous non-profit, public, and private boards, including the Rideau Hall Foundation, Canadian Natural Resources, and Mancal Corporation.

In this episode, we explore the value of varsity athletics in the post-secondary experience, hear Dr. Cannon’s reflections on GPS technology's journey from niche to ubiquitous, and discuss the transformative Eyes High Strategy she led at UCalgary. She also shares insights on building high-performing teams that thrive through open and constructive idea exchange.    

Recorded on October 15, 2024

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Show Notes

• Follow Elizabeth on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

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• Follow Cory on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠
• For more show information visit ⁠⁠⁠www.energyuntold.com⁠⁠⁠
• Email us: ⁠⁠⁠hello@energyuntold.com⁠⁠⁠
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