The Future of Energy Podcast

Hydrogen is becoming a vital source of energy, but how does it actually help us produce energy and how will it be used to replace some of our current energy sources? In this episode Samantha Simmonds talks with Becky Hart, UK Energy Strategy Manager, and Robert Gibson, Whole System and Gas Supply Manager, to find out how hydrogen is becoming the fuel of the future and how it will help Great Britain achieve its net-zero target. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Generating heat currently produces about a third of all UK emissions. Decarbonizing the heating sector is a really important step in reaching the UK's 2050 net-zero target. In this episode Samantha Simmonds talks with ESO Customer and Stakeholders Senior Manager Emily Leadbetter and Energy Analysis Manager, Lauren Stuchfield to learn more about how we'll heat our homes and businesses in the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Britain aiming to achieve net-zero by 2050, National Grid Electricity System Operator has a big part to play in reaching this goal. How will net zero actually transform the way we get our electricity, and what role will renewable generation play in this progression? In the latest episode of the Future of Energy podcast series, we hear from ESO Network Development Manager Nick Harvey, and Offshore Coordination Senior Manager Alice Etheridge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The number of electric vehicles is increasing with the UK government ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Host Samantha Simmonds talks with National Grid ESO experts Marcus Stewart and Sagar Depala, to discuss how Great Britain's electricity system is changing to accommodate more electric vehicles, what it means for consumers, and how it could help us meet net-zero. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest episode of the Future of Energy Podcast, Chris is joined by Jenna Wilson, a Consultant at Blue Engineering and Consulting Company, a well-known engineering and consulting company in North America. For those of you not familiar with project developments in North America, companies like Blue provide key advice to project owners to keep projects on track to meeting their permitting goals. Some of the topics covered: A background on Blue Engineering and Consulting Company Understanding FERC and PHMSA (the US regulatory landscape) How permitting has evolved in the natural gas and LNG space The similarities and differences with projects today versus the first wave of LNG export projects The difference between an EA and an EIA/EIS The smartest things project developers and engineering contractors have done or can do to get a project started on the right foot Traps that companies may fall into when they are thinking about developing a new project

For the opening episode of The Future of Energy, host Samantha Simmonds is joined by Matthew Wright and Emily Leadbetter from National Grid Electricity System Operator, who focus on the journey to net zero and the role of the consumer – the technology, the challenges and the possibilities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Energy is changing, with a reduced reliance on fossil fuels and increased levels of renewable power. This podcast series explores key themes from Future Energy Scenarios, looks at the energy needed in Britain, examining where it could come from, how it needs to change and what this means for consumers, society and the energy system itself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's podcast, Chris is joined by David Colson, Commercial Vice President from GTT, a world-leading technology company in the shipping industry. David is a well-known speaker at Gastech and similar events where he delivers an interesting balance of technical and commercial perspectives on LNG. He also has tremendous insights into the energy industry and the application of technology as well as recently becoming a French Citizen! Some of the topics covered: The importance of shipping to the LNG industry A brief overview of the beginning of the cryogenic shipping industry and some current industry statistics The differences among leading containment systems and why membrane technology is the preferred choice for new ships The expansion of the Panama Canal How “LNG as a fuel” is being embraced If the huge interest in Hydrogen will complement or displace the growth opportunities for LNG The differences in containment systems between hydrogen and LNG How shipping is taking a lead in the reduction of CO2 emissions and meeting international standards Observations from working in shipyards

In this month's podcast, Chris is joined by Justin Hearn, Former Industry Manager, LNG / Natural Gas, BASF Gas Treatment. Justin is a well-known figure in the gas processing industry and has been front and centre regarding nearly every part of the industry. Some of the topics covered: What companies get wrong when it comes to gas processing At what point should owners and contractors involve specialists in projects? Justin's view on the leading license technology giants like BASF vs the open art strategy for gas processing What causes foaming, how to prevent it and what are some mitigation strategies Turn down and flexibility in gas processing units Technical challenges for accommodating feed gas composition for plants that take pipeline gas If you have an interesting technical energy project you're working on and would like to be involved in the podcast email us at futureofenergy@gastechevent.com. To find out more about the globally renowned Gastech Technical Conference click here > https://bit.ly/3qOktJz

For today's podcast, Chris is joined by Roberto Ruiperez Vara from Freeport LNG. As you may know, Freeport LNG recently began full operations at their three-train LNG export facility in the United States. Chris and Roberto had a great discussion around the history of Freeport LNG and the technology incorporated in this unique project. To find out more about the globally renowned Gastech Technical Conference click here > https://bit.ly/2XPFUgh To speak at the Gastech Technical Conference make sure to submit your papers before 29 January 2021 > https://bit.ly/3quorWX