Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Montel News
Global trade risks threaten energy security
29 minutes Posted Sep 17, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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A Global Warning On Shipping Safety
From Just In Time To Just In Case
Winter Demand And The Energy Price Squeeze
Why The Strait Is Permanently Rerated
Europe’s Gas Exposure And US Leverage
Storage Politics And The Market Gamble
Inflation, Populism And The Way Out
Reasons For Optimism And What Comes Next
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Send us your thoughts! The rules that have underpinned global shipping and energy trade for decades are coming under increasing strain. From the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea to the Baltic and the Arctic, geopolitical tensions are raising risks for shipping, supply chains and energy markets. Recorded in Svalbard, this episode looks at what a more fragmented and dangerous maritime landscape means for global energy security. The discussion explores how the Iran war has changed LNG trade, w...