On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe and Kelly talk with Lukas Albrecht about Canada's growing role in international energy markets in the context of global uncertainty.

You can find Lukas's paper with Trevor Tombe here: https://www.trevortombe.com/publication/internal-trade/

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Guest Bio:
- Lukas Albrecht is head of Canadian crude oil trading at Trafigura

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Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Reading recommendations:
- "Market Wizards, Updated: Interviews with Top Traders", by Jack D. Schwager: https://www.amazon.ca/Market-Wizards-Updated-Interviews-Traders/dp/1118273052
- "Understanding Tariffs and Trade Barriers", by Avery Elizabeth Hurt: https://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-Tariffs-Trade-Barriers-Elizabeth/dp/1502646110

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Interview recording Date: October 8, 2025

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.