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Jack Prandelli discusses global oil and gas markets, LNG supply dynamics, and the critical role of copper in energy transition.

You won't want to miss this episode with Jack Prandelli from Switzerland. As an international trader and Substack Author, Jack has been on target with his articles on global oil and Gas Markets. Check out The Merchant News Substack: https://themerchantsnews.substack.com/ Follow Jack on X @jackprandelli Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prandelligiacomo/ 1. LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Supply & Geopolitics The hosts discuss Shell's report on increasing LNG demand and how the U.S. is positioning itself as the world's most reliable LNG supplier. Key points include: Damage to Qatar's Ras Lafanne facility (70% production loss) has shifted market dynamics The U.S. is signing long-term LNG contracts with Asian clients, displacing Qatar Europe faces competition with Asia for U.S. LNG supplies due to lost Russian gas This represents a major geopolitical win for the U.S. 2. Critical Minerals & Copper Supply Chain Extensive discussion on copper's critical role in energy transition and manufacturing: Copper is essential for AI, green energy, and electrification China controls over 50% of global copper refining capacity, creating strategic dependency The U.S…

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Host: Stuart Turley

Guest: Jack Prandelli

Topics covered

• LNG Supply
• Geopolitics
• Critical Minerals
• Copper Supply Chain
• Oil Prices
• Energy Transition

Keywords

• LNG
• oil prices
• copper
• geopolitics
• energy transition
• Trump
• Shell
• China

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shell, The Merchant News

Products: LNG, copper

Places: Qatar, U.S., Asia, Europe, China, Switzerland

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