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The world faces a critical challenge: how to meet growing energy demand while urgently reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It means the global energy system must change. Will innovation come to the rescue? How will renewable energy evolve? Does the oil and gas industry have a future? Will batteries, hydrogen or even blockchain alter the way we live, work and travel? The Energy Podcast by Shell explores these questions. We speak to the engineers at the pioneering edge of science and technology, the experts tracking progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, and the entrepreneurs working to drive the change.

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    • Nov 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Energy Podcast

    How AI is answering the call of sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 24:37


    What innovations and systems look set to change the energy landscape and is AI ultimately the key to lowering emissions? Questions expertly examined at Web summit – one of the world's biggest technology events held in Lisbon. In case you missed it, here's the panel discussion in full.   Presented by Martina Fuchs, Xinhua News Agency. Featuring Hege Skryseth, Kongsberg; Junta Nakai, Databricks and Dan Jeavons, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Brown, grey, blue, green: why does the colour of hydrogen matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 19:38


    It is earmarked as a front-runner in the quest for lower carbon, but The Energy Podcast explores why all hydrogen may not be equal when it comes to meeting climate goals. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Dr Danielle Stewart, National Grid; Paolo Brunengo, KBR; Frank Kiesslich and Nan Liu, Shell Catalysts & Technologies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The future of work: can the next generation bring energy into a new era?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 21:40


    Jobs in the energy industry are changing and so are the skills needed to make the energy transition happen. What will it take for the workforce to keep up and who is leading the push for new ideas? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Dr Anjlee Prakash, Learning Links Foundation; Mansuri Maryam and Neha Pandey, students and Nxplorers participants and Harry Brekelmans, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Energy in Latin America: what you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 23:38


    In a lively debate, a panel of experts examine the big issues around lowering emissions by 2050. Hosted by Georgie Barrat and featuring Andrea Heins, Chair at the Argentine Committee of the World Energy Council; Jimena Marvan Santin, Executive Director of Chapter Zero México; Thiago Barral, Executive President of the Energy Research Office and Maarten Wetselaar, Shell's Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Net zero by 2050: is CCS going fast enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 18:13


    The technology is proven but what needs to happen for carbon capture to help the world tackle climate change? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Charlotte Hartley, Pale Blue Dot; Dr Nilay Shah, Madhu Datta and Aulia Rahmayanti, Imperial college London; Roger Highfield, Science Museum, London and Syrie Crouch, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to… work with nature to reduce emissions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 12:20


    In conversation with the people who can make a difference. Featuring Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute and Flora Ji Qin, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to…finance the drive to a net-zero future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 14:19


    As COP26 approaches, we hear from experts who can make a difference when it comes to sustainable finance. Presented by Julia Streets and featuring Hiro Mizuno, UN special envoy on innovative finance and sustainable investments, Huw van Steenis,  Sustainable Finance Chair and Senior Adviser to the CEO at UBS and Jessica Uhl, CFO at Shell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to... transform the energy system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 12:51


    As COP26 approaches, The Energy Podcast explores key themes and speaks to experts who can make a difference. Presented by Julia Streets; featuring, Mechthild Wörsdörfer, IEA and Mallika Ishwaran, Chief Economist, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Carbon-neutral cities: dream or reality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 22:02


    They cover just 3% of the earth's land surface, but are responsible for more than 70% of all carbon emissions. What will it take to make cities around the world cleaner? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network; Aziza Makhbouch, OECD; Fred Åkerboom, City of Rotterdam, Puneet verma, Mission Green Delhi; Emily Tan, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Biofuels: where next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 23:42


    Could the world ever be powered from waste? Growing crops for fuel instead of food remains controversial, but biofuel technology is advancing. What's the future when it comes to biofuels? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Glenn Hurowitz, Mighty Earth; Leo Pontes, Raizen; Dr Jem Woods, Imperial College London; Matt Herman, National Biodiesel Board; Matthew Tipper, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Can shipping navigate to net zero?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 25:17


    It's the backbone of global trade, but there's a challenge when it comes to lowering carbon emissions. What will it take to get shipping in to shape? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV GL Maritime; Randy Chen, Wan Hai Lines; Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam; Tarek Helmi, Deloitte; Aoife O' Leary, Environmental Defense Fund; Karrie Trauth, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Great Energy Debate: your questions answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 25:33


    How will the world get to net-zero emissions? Is the energy industry part of the problem or the solution? The Energy Podcast hears from students in Australia putting some of the big questions to the energy experts. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Georgie Barrat, technology journalist and debate host; Simon Holmes à Court, Climate and Energy College at Melbourne University; Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Council on Energy, Environment and Water; Claire O' Neil, World Business Council for Sustainable Development; Maarten Wetselaar, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are electric vehicles finally in the fast lane?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 26:48


    With lockdowns and remote working, transport is at a crossroads. Could COVID-19 accelerate a future green recovery? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring James Taylor, Zipcar; Baroness Brown of Cambridge, UK Committee on Climate Change; Nikos Tsafos, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Mel Lane, New Motion and Roger Hunter, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Off-grid: why doesn't everyone have access to energy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 24:26


    800 million people around the world live without power. Why? And will COVID-19 make fixing it harder? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Benjamin Lensiku, livestock herder, Kenya; Saswat Souray Panda, Convenor, India; Ned Tozun, d.Light; Kat Harrison, 60 Decibels; Ignacio de Calonje, International Finance Corporation, Marc van Gerven, Shell. Additional music by Oscar Kemboi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Natural Gas: A fuel fit for the future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 21:05


    Lockdowns are being lifted, energy demand is on the rise and countries are trying to kick start their economies. Many people are calling for lower-carbon energy to be front and centre of future economic plans. Could natural gas be part of the solution? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Tim Gould, International Energy Agency; Erin Blanton, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Ben Ratner, Environmental Defense Fund; Claire Harris, Shell; Alex Steinberg, Edgar Grasse Hauliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Smart Energy: How Clever will AI become?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 24:28


    Are robots going to take over the world? Not quite, but they could save lives. In this episode, a panel of AI experts bust perpetual myths and tackle the big questions around artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Special episode - COVID-19: extraordinary stories from China

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 18:32


    How has the pandemic changed life in China and the future of energy? And who are the people who kept life going under lockdown? The Energy Podcast takes a look at China in this special episode. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Sheng Zhang, Shell China; Changhua Wu, Beijing Future Innovation Center; Xiaofang Ren, Shell China Retail worker; Yuan Zhang, Project Development Manager, Shell Hubei Energy Company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Divide or unite: Do the generations agree on the future of energy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 16:33


    Could Shell do more to tackle climate change? Why don't they stop producing oil and gas? And what are the challenges around the transition to lower-carbon energy? The Energy Podcast hears from students putting some of the big questions to one of Shell's most senior leaders and energy experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trees: one way to tackle climate change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 27:54


    Can conserving and planting trees help address climate change? And if so, to what effect? As Shell launches its nature-based solutions programme in the UK, The Energy Podcast looks at the debate. Presented by Kunal Dutta and Katharine Kerr. Featuring Nathalie Seddon, Oxford University; Duncan McLaren, Lancaster University; Sylvo Thijsen, Staatsbosbeheer & Alex Nevill, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why doesn't Shell stop producing oil and gas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 16:53


    Could Shell do more when it comes to tackling climate change? Why doesn't the company simply stop producing oil and gas? And is there enough understanding of the challenges of a transition to lower-carbon energy? The Energy Podcast puts some of the big questions to one of Shell's most senior leaders. Presented by Kunal Dutta. With Maarten Wetselaar, Integrated Gas & New Energies Director at Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Blockchain: has the hype peaked?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 19:50


    It was once hailed as the technology that would change everything. From banking to shipping, retail and, of course, energy. But has the hype surrounding Blockchain now peaked? If so, what is left? Could Blockchain change the energy industry? And, before we even get there, what on earth is it? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring JoJo Hubbard, Electron; Scott Kessler, LO3 Energy; David Gerard, author Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain & Judith Durkin, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Carbon Capture and Storage: a technology to tackle climate change?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 17:14


    It has been billed as hugely important in the fight against climate change. But what exactly is carbon capture and storage? How can it help meet the Paris Agreement goals? And why are there fewer than 30 working projects around the world? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring Stuart Haszeldine, University of Edinburgh (UK); Simon Holmes à Court, Melbourne University (Australia); Anne Halladay, Quest & David Hone, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hydrogen: a fuel of the future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 21:24


    It's the most abundant element in the universe. When produced using renewable energy, it creates no greenhouse gas emissions. So why don't we hear more about hydrogen? And why aren't we all driving hydrogen cars? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring John Hunt, Toyota; Ben Madden, Element Energy; Matthew Rooney, Institute of Mechanical Engineers & Matthew Tipper, Shell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Battery Technology: where could it take us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 19:54


    With more electric cars and energy storage opportunities, a global race to develop battery technology is underway. How quickly is technology progressing? What is needed to breakthrough? And why should we care about batteries anyway? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring Billy Wu, Imperial College London; Brillpower; Carlton Cummins, Aceleron; Dr Marek Kubik, Fluence & James Frith, Bloomberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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