Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Coming from the heart of the Montel newsroom, Editor-in-Chief, Snjolfur Richard Sverrisson and his team of journalists explore the news headlines in the energy sector, bringing you in depth analysis of the industry’s leading stories each week.
Richard speaks to experts, analysts, regulators, and senior business leaders to the examine not just the what, but the why behind the decisions directing the markets and shaping the global transition to a green economy.
New episodes are available every Friday.
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
CBAM uncertainty hits commodity trading
In recent months, the European Commission has published what it describes as “simplified rules” of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), but is the policy still unclear and too complicated for energy and metals traders?
In this episode, Richard talks to experts about the CBAM, and why some commodity trading firms are holding off - despite the official January 2026 start date. Could some be at risk of ceasing trading temporarily?
Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News
Contributor: Gabriel Power - UK Power Reporter, Montel News
Guests:
Dan Maleski - Senior Environmental Markets Advisor, Redshaw Advisors
Nick Ogilvie - Product Manager, Carbon Chain
Editors: Bled Maliqi
Producer: Sarah Knowles
