China’s ban on Australian coal imports, strikes in Colombia as well as potential weather disruptions from the La Nina effect have had a major impact on global coal prices.  This week’s pod discusses the outlook for coal in Europe and Asia amid the green energy transition, and the role played by Russia, a key exporter to both regions.  Host: <ul><li>Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief Europe, Montel, </li></ul>Guests: <ul><li>Diana Bacila, Senior Analyst, Alpiq, </li><li>Laurence Walker, Coal and Gas Editor, Montel. </li></ul>Produced by Anna Siwecka.  Music by Laurence Walker, Taizo Audio.

Certain carbon uncertainty

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;New episodes are available every Thursday.