ABB Energy Pod

Did you know that offshore wind - at around 50% cheaper than gas to produce electricity - is one of the most cost-effective sources of energy? So the more wind power we have, the bigger the impact it can have. This week's Energy Pod takes a deep dive into this topic, and specifically the impact that meeting the UK's ambitious offshore wind targets – to increase capacity from 13.7GW to 50GW (265%) by 2050 - could have on UK energy costs. ABB's wind experts, Per-Erik Holsten and Simon Wynne, discuss how realistic meeting these targets is and what needs to be done to make this happen. If we get it right, offshore wind could play a big role in boosting the country's energy security and powering every home in Britain with green electricity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Energy Pod takes you back to World Water Day 2023, in March, when the United Nations (UN) launched a new water action agenda to highlight the continued urgency of our water crisis and report on progress made against their sustainable development goals. Featuring highlights from ABB's Decoded podcast, it serves as a reality check of what needs to be done to meet the UN goals, with ABB research showing that wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic meters – which means investment in an additional 469 treatment facilities per year. Two specialists from ABB discuss the water scarcity crisis - in which 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water, more than 4.2 billion people lack safely managed sanitation, and a staggering 80 percent of wastewater flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused - and how technology can help solve it. Tune in to hear why addressing this crisis is more important than ever, and more specifically, how wastewater treatment can play a part in addressing global water scarcity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take you back to CERAWeek, the world's largest energy event that took place in March in Houston. Tune in to hear the highlights and understand the crucial conversations taking place between industry leaders and our executives, customers and partners. Dominating the agenda is the US Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on stimulating clean energy and related technology growth across the US. Brandon Spencer, President of ABB Energy Industries, talks first to Oscar Abbink, Director, Upstream Research Group at S&P Global and later to well-known technology evangelist Kevin O'Donovan on this burning topic. Want more? Find out how innovators already in the market are collaborating to help new energies to quickly scale and bring the production cost curve down. Listen to Andrew Stuart, President of Hydrogen Optimized and an ABB partner, as he speaks to H2 Tech about the challenge of decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries and the green hydrogen opportunity in this market and beyond. Finally, Hart Energy connects with Johan de Villiers, senior vice president, head of global and strategic energy accounts at ABB as he describes our vision for autonomous operations and how they can significantly reduce offshore emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month President, ABB Energy Industries, Brandon Spencer, spoke to the Energy Terminal founders Michael Wood and Hope Pratt about why the industry urgently needs young sustainability professionals to get involved and help drive the decarbonization of emissions-intensive industries. When you think about sustainability, you might not think about industries like chemicals, industrials, and oil and gas, but for sustainability-focused professionals, these sectors hold some of the biggest opportunities to make a massive impact. Tune in to hear the highlights of Brandon's interview and his advice to young professionals who want to walk the walk when it comes to making a difference in the energy transition. He also discusses how new technologies are increasingly driving industry decarbonization, and creating huge career growth opportunities as a result. Energy Terminal is a media platform with the mission to build the next generation of energy leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're delighted to kick off Season Two of ABB Energy Pod with an exclusive preview of our upcoming OT Cybersecurity Leaders Virtual Summit which is taking place at 2pm on Wed 19th April, in partnership with Industry IoT. In today's episode ABB's Patrik Boo speaks to keynote speaker Derek Harp, Founder & Chairman of the Control System Cyber Security Association International, to get the inside track on what he will be revealing during his talk on “Looming Threats: Changes and Challenges in Today's OT Security Environments”. Derek will be joined at the Summit by fellow esteemed speakers and industry leaders from IBM, Cisco, Boston Consulting Group, Johnson Matthey and BASF, to name a few, who will be tackling everything to do with industrial cyber-security and how to reduce the risk of being a victim. Being on the receiving end of a ransomware attack is one of the biggest concerns to business leaders, but you can be prepared. Unfortunately, nowadays everyone is a target of ransomware and it's no longer a case of if you'll get attacked, but when. Tune in for an exclusive preview. For listeners interested in attending the Summit, please register at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-ot-defense-cybersecurity-virtual-summit/register Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Energy Pod Robert Putman shares the highlights of his recent panel discussion - “Keeping the lights on” - at the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Saudi Arabia. Rob warns that complacency is THE greatest risk when it comes to cyber security in critical infrastructure and stresses why, with ransom attacks moving from an inconvenient truth to an undeniable reality, the topic of cyber safety needs to be elevated to Board level. Tune in to hear how industry can better manage cyber security and increase awareness, understanding and maturity of thinking to mitigate risks to both our businesses and national security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Energy Pod shines the spotlight on the exciting growth of the UK offshore wind market, set to become number one in the world in terms of offshore wind capacity, and the benefits that this will bring to the region. ABB's experts discuss how the increased use of offshore wind and a more diverse energy mix can help address challenges that we are facing today, specifically energy reliability and the current cost of living crisis in the UK. Tune in to hear more about ABB's work in this space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Energy Pod, Scott McKay discusses how ABB is working with NatureWorks to help accelerate the shift away from plastic and towards more sustainable materials, specifically bioplastics - plastics that are made from a renewable resource and can break down naturally. NatureWorks is developing a new facility in Thailand that will use sugarcane as a feedstock to produce 75,000 tons of sustainable plastic per year when fully operational. ABB's technology will help improve energy and production efficiency of bioplastic manufacturing, expected to grow over 260 percent by 2026. With approximately 350m tons of plastic churned out globally each year, the need to switch is critical to enabling and accelerating the energy transition. Tune in to hear more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on ABB Energy Pod you can be the first to hear about ABB's ‘Energy Transition Equation' for the offshore oil and gas sector which launches this week. Johan de Villiers, Global Industry Manager Oil, Gas, Offshore Power at ABB, will explain how the offshore sector can become more sustainable, which is critical to the success of the energy transition. We all know that we are currently facing a global energy security crisis, while at the same time trying to navigate the energy transition. So how can oil and gas play its part?The report details how the move towards autonomous offshore operations can increase stability of energy supply and production, key to energy security. It reveals how 300,000 tons in carbon emissions can be saved by autonomous operations per annum per offshore site (approximately 25 percent reduction). This is the equivalent of removing 150,000 combustion cars from the road each year.Tune in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyber security awareness is becoming increasingly critical to industry leaders and should be top of the agenda all year round, not just in October. To mark the end of Cyber Security awareness month, this episode of ABB Energy Pod reminds us that it is a real issue for everyone and why we urgently need to prepare for potential attacks. It's no longer a case of if you'll be attacked, it's when you'll be attacked! ABB's experts explain how to address cyber security in your organization and provide a quick round-up of best practice in just nine fast-paced minutes. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Energy Pod the President of ABB Energy Industries unveils the first of ABB's “Energy Transition Equation” reports to show how cities can tackle water stress by reducing carbon emissions and costs of wastewater treatment for reuse. Currently, only half of our wastewater is properly treated. Tune in to hear how, when treated effectively, wastewater can safely be returned to the water cycle and how technology can help utilities reduce carbon emissions by up to 2,000 tons per annum. This is the equivalent volume of CO2 responsible for 30,000 tons of glacier mass lost every year!With the United Nations predicting a 40 percent water deficit by 2040, Brandon Spencer will discuss why we need to do more now to solve our global water crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week ABB Energy Pod focuses on the topic of smart energy management – addressing the world's energy crisis while protecting the environment, by optimizing every unit of energy. We are facing an unprecedented energy crisis, both in terms of the cost and availability of energy but also with changing requirements putting pressure on operators as we strive to meet global climate goals. This episode addresses the issue of energy management and the difference that smart energy decisions can make in moving to a no carbon future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week kicks off our Energy Transition theme, which addresses how we balance the long-term but urgent need for decarbonization with the short-term need for short term security. How do we align our energy transition strategies with the realities of the world right now? The first episode focuses on the role that hydrogen can play in decarbonizing the world's energy mix, specifically hard-to-abate industries. However, it can only play a crucial role if we make it accessible as quickly and cost-effectively as possible to meet its growing demand. Today's Energy Pod looks at how, as an industry, we can overcome the challenges to achieve this. Tune in to hear how we can make this possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we introduced ABB's game-changing new approach to software and how it creates value for customers on their industrial digitalization journey. This week we will tackle the realities of achieving this. How do you unlock the full potential of digitalization in your business? And if you've been holding back on taking your first step, how do you get started? Today's experts will discuss how Software as a Service – with collaboration at the core - can advance your digital progress and offer financial benefits as a result. They will offer advice on how to achieve this, for example, digitalization should be viewed as a continuous journey that is constantly evolving. Taking small, manageable steps and staying focused on clear, realistic goals allows you to gradually prove its success and scale from there. On the other hand, the new agile subscription service model affords operators the flexibility to “fail fast” – having the ability to test different solutions without risking or compromising operations – which can unlock tremendous value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on ABB Energy Pod we are addressing the topic “Digitalization: is there a better way?” As we all know, digitalization is becoming increasingly important in our future success, especially as the energy industry focuses on asset performance management to improve productivity and competitiveness. But it is not always as simple as it seems and customers sometimes don't know where to start on their journey. Today we bring four experts together to discuss how we can adopt a simpler and smarter approach, offering advice on how to overcome the challenges that customers are facing when implementing digital solutions. We also introduce ABB's Software as a Service (SaaS) offering – a game-changing new subscription service model that caters for the evolving needs and expectations of customers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

One year on from ABB's appointment to provide power to the Jansz-Io field by Chevron Australia and Aker Solution, Johan de Villiers, Energy Industries lead for Oil & Gas and Offshore Power talks about the project's significance. Tune in and hear him talk to Joe Batir about the power technologies that are being deployed at Jansz Io, and how they, along with digital applications are transforming the offshore landscape and helping industry to reduce its carbon footprint. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the start of our Summer Series we heard from Brandon Spencer, now the President of ABB Energy Industries, about the future of process automation technology. This week we hear more about his role at ABB and where he draws inspiration from. The energy landscape has evolved dramatically since Brandon started his career in 2001 straight out of university with an economics degree. The last place he expected to be was at the helm of a global technology business leading 8500 employees across 45 countries operating in the energy sector. Tune in to hear how Brandon found his niche and what inspires him day-to-day. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts.   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we talked about the critical role of digital in the energy transition – a realization that was fully only appreciated when COVID-19 forced the acceleration of digitalisation. Today we're going back to a conversation, on the Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast, at the start of the pandemic to reflect on how many companies were taken by surprise and had to quickly respond to adopt new ways of working. Tune in to listen to Mark La Cour and Chris Naunheimer talking about why digital transformation is here to stay, what lessons we can learn from the pandemic and how customers can future proof their operations. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring you the highlights of a virtual conference, hosted by IIOT World, around why digital innovation and technology must go hand-in-hand if they are to play a key role in the energy transition. Industry experts address the critical question: how can digital transformation efforts be pushed forward to continue raising efficiencies and lowering emissions? Tune in for insights on how technologies are evolving and what digital solutions will be most critical in supporting a safe and sustainable energy transition. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we kick off our summer series of tech talks for the energy industry. First up is ABB Energy Industries' President, Brandon Spencer, chatting to Harry Forbes, automation expert at ARC Advisory about the future of process automation technology – and how it can help fulfil the needs of the energy sector. Tune in to find out how next generation technology can enable digitalization, drive sustainability and help meet our global energy transition goals by moving towards leaner, more autonomous operations. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, staying connected with your people, your plant and your processes is more important than ever. This week we hear from ABB Energy Industries and CB Technologies about their partnership to develop Connected Worker which enables these digital connections. Tune in to hear how digital technology can enable workers in the field to perform their jobs more effectively, efficiently, and sustainably through remote collaboration, digital work and smart data collection. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts.   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is energy management and why does it matter? Enter ABB Energy Industries' Riccardo Martini and Mathias Swenson who address the challenges for industry in navigating today's energy landscape. Their conversation addresses how smart energy management can be utilized to manage energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and deploy renewable energy seamlessly. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we mark the start of our sustainability and smart energy management series with a conversation with ABB's global product manager for digital - Cody Falcon. Today, almost every industrial organization has a sustainability target and a digitalization strategy. Yet these two critical business pillars are typically managed independently of each other. Is this the right approach? Cody sets out the urgent case for unifying sustainability and digitalization under a single strategy to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we continue our theme of collaboration with a deep-dive into the partnership between ABB and Rambøll which will focus on new prospects for offshore transformer stations within the global offshore wind market. By combining complementary skills, their mutual ambition is to accelerate the production and transfer of renewable energy from offshore wind farms, crucial for the energy conversion to net zero emissions. Tune in to hear how moving away from a transactional way of working to a more collaborative one can also encourage creativity and talent in the sector. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts.   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we start our series on collaboration, as ABB Energy Pod turns its focus to the role of industry partnerships in the energy transition. First up is the chemicals sector: a market set to reach US$4304.71 billion globally in 2025. The urgency to decarbonize is keenly felt, but it must be approached in a way that is long-lasting and meaningful. ABB's Colin Ward explores how innovation and collaboration are key to ensuring that the chemicals sector makes a difference to our global decarbonization goals. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode in the ABB Energy Pod cyber security series answers the question: how can you simplify cyber security solutions?Maintaining a strong foundational level of cyber security does not have to be complicated. Even better, you do not have to rely on cyber security specialists to achieve this. Hear from the experts themselves, ABB's Patrik Boo, Benjamin Dickinson and Joseph Catanese, as they explain how to empower the whole workforce to take part in the cyber security effort. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concluding our series on cyber security, this latest episode of ABB Energy Pod touches on the most urgent issue of our time: achieving carbon reductions. For energy leaders these two topics are intrinsically linked; digitalization is key to reducing emissions, yet some believe this can increase your cyber security risk level.Is it true or can digital transformation offer an opportunity to address cyber security challenges? The answer is here in this quick to digest mini cast from the expert team at ABB Energy Industries. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will following recognized standards solve your cyber security needs? What are the best standards to follow and is this enough to provide protection? These questions are addressed in the latest episode of ABB Energy Pod. Our cyber security experts provide a quick summary of the best international standards to adopt, while sharing their experience in using standards to build a strong foundation to protect your infrastructure from attacks. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our look at one of the most urgent issues facing energy leaders, this episode of ABB Energy Pod attempts to demystify cyber security in just six fast-paced minutes.Industrial cyber security is a hot topic, yet it is so often perceived as complex and hard to manage. Listen to the experts explain that this does not have to be the case. In fact, there are a few simple steps that can be taken to maintain a high level of protection. Short on time but know that you need to learn more about pressing energy topics? This is the ‘mini-cast' for you. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABB Energy Industries' brand new ‘mini cast' series starts by addressing an issue critical to everyone in the energy sector: cyber security. Despite several high-profile ransomware attacks in the energy space, cyber security is still not always top of the priority list. In this inaugural episode, ABB's experts offer their insights into why cyber security must be urgently addressed, alongside a quick round-up of best practice.In the words of ABB's Ragnar Schierholz: ”if it's worth having, it's worth stealing.” Start your cyber security journey here with ABB Energy Pod. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.