The Calm Before 2026: EUAs, Investors & Policy Expectations

In the final 2025 episode of Carbon Trading Chronicles, we sit down with Julia Elmgren from Lattis to reflect on a year that was notably stable in carbon and energy markets. Together, we explore investor profit-taking signals, and whether gas has been pushed too far into oversold territory.We also lay out the potential areas for the 2026 ETS reforms, and discuss hidden supply pockets. A clear, insightful conversation to close out the year.Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.Julia Elmgren - Partner, Carbon Investments at Lattis LP.Disclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

In this Season 3 opener of The Carbon Trading Chronicles, we’re joined by Eric Stein, Lead Trading Meteorologist at E.ON, to dive into the powerful role weather plays in shaping the EU ETS. From shifting weather patterns to the rise of advanced forecasting technologies, climate conditions are becoming an increasingly important driver of carbon prices. We explore the direct influence of weather renewable generation, the indirect effects via gas market, and how funds consider weather as driver for carbon price  Tune in and find out if forecasting tomorrow’s weather could mean forecasting tomorrow’s carbon price.Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.Eric Stein - Lead Trading Meteorologist at E.ONDisclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

In this episode of Carbon Trading Chronicles, we sit down with carbon trader Oliver Triton to unpack the ripple effects of rising tariffs on EU and UK carbon markets.  Triton offers sharp insights into how market participants are recalibrating strategies in the face of protectionist trends and regulatory uncertainty. We also dive into the potential of carbon trading at €60 or €80. Which outcome is likely more viable? And what other price horizons are more likely to be reached by the end of 2025?Tune in as we connect the dots between macroeconomic stressors and the EU ETS in a rapidly evolving landscape.Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance.Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.Oliver Tritton - Co-Founder at Carbon InsightsDisclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

In this episode of Carbon Trading Chronicles, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between the gas and carbon markets, featuring insights from Seb Kennedy, energy journalist and creator of the  newsletter Energy Flux. Seb and Riham offer a unique perspective on how geopolitical tensions have amplified risk premiums in gas markets and, in turn, influenced European carbon pricing. They also explore the growing correlation between gas prices and carbon markets, the opaque nature of hedge fund activity, and the strategic maneuvering of gas storage operators seeking to balance regulatory mandates with market realities. Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance. Seb Kennedy - Freelance energy journalist and market analyst *Energy Flux: https://www.energyflux.news/ Disclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

Welcome to the final episode of 2024! This year has been a rollercoaster marked by unexpected twists and steady patterns in EU ETS trading. In this special year-end review, Vertis analysts and Alessandro Vitelli, aka The Carbon Reporter, dissect the pivotal moments that shaped the EU ETS market. Together, they reflect on a year that left market participants caught between exasperation, anxiety, and cautious hope. Stay tuned for 2025! Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance. Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance. Alessandro Vitelli - Carbon Reporter Disclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

In this episode, we examine the EU and UK ETS at a pivotal period, with analysts offering diverging price forecasts. Some anticipate a decline to €50, while others foresee long-term growth. Are these projections realistic or merely market conjecture? Join us for insights from Stefan Feuchtinger and Riham Wahba.

In this episode of Carbon Trading Chronicles, we explore the EU ETS and UK ETS at a pivotal moment, where market participants are divided over the future direction of prices. With some analysts predicting a drop to €50, and others expecting a long-term bullish outlook, we examine whether these forecasts are grounded in reality or part of a carbon market fairytale. Are we witnessing a fundamental shift, or will the market stabilize? Tune in for latest insights from Vertis analysts. Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance. Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance. Disclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

Welcome to Season 2 of Carbon Trading Chronicles! In our first episode, we unpack what’s been happening over the summer, from market volatility to geopolitics, and analyse what these developments mean for the compliance period ending this September. We also get exclusive expert views on the auction process, exploring the intricacies, challenges, and practicalities that shaped the evolution of carbon trading. We do not stop there as we also look ahead to 2025, discuss potential trends, policy changes, and market expectations that could reshape the landscape. Stefan Feuchtinger - Head of R&A at Vertis Environmental Finance. Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance. Nanne Visser ´t hooft - Senior Carbon Trader. Disclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/