Explore the Edmonton Region's role in solving the global climate crisis.
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Examining the strategies and deployments around decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors, we speak with CEOs, heads of corporate strategy, CTOs, Innovation/R&D, project directors & heads of carbon management from around the world. Hosted by Alex Cameron of the Decarbonization Leaders Network and Decarb Connect & produced by Janno Media.
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The World Cement podcast: a podcast series for professionals in the cement industry.
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Cement production is responsible for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is possibly the hardest to abate sector. In this podcast series, the World Cement Association’s CEO, Ian Riley, talks to industry leaders, experts and technological innovators from across the globe, bringing insights and fresh perspectives on how the cement sector can decarbonise and improve sustainability. Suitable for anyone interested in climate change mitigation and industrial sustainability.
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Discover the latest developments, challenges and opportunities shaping the energy and natural resources sector with Energy Explored. This podcast reveals the important legal, regulatory and market dynamics transforming the global energy landscape. Reed Smith Energy and Natural Resources lawyers and leading industry voices discuss topics from renewables and carbon capture to oil, gas, infrastructure and beyond.
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Clean tech, green finance and energy innovation are the three lanes on the road to a successful global energy transition. At the intersection of these lanes is a place where ideas on finance, technology and policy are shared and debated. That intersection is Interchange Recharged. Sylvia Leyva Martinez, principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie, invites visionaries, entrepreneurs, policy-makers and energy analysts to explore the newest developments in renewable technology, explain the ideas on glo ...
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Tenaris Talks is a new podcast holding conversations with some of Tenaris’s greatest leaders, thinkers and innovators. Speaking at length on matters both technical and familial, industrial and personal. --- Tenaris is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the world’s energy industry and other industrial applications. Our customers include most of the world’s leading oil and gas companies, and we employ a global workforce through an integra ...
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The Global CCS Institute is an international think tank whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS), a vital technology to tackle climate change and deliver climate neutrality. The Capture, Store, Repeat podcast focuses discussions on CCS, unpacking the importance of the innovative technology as a key climate solution.
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A potential revolution in the energy industry is being led by the ongoing shift from the current system (based predominantly on fossil fuels) to a low carbon, smarter, and electrified system. Join PwC and third party experts in this podcast, as we examine the accelerating changes and the innovators who are tackling the sector, as it becomes increasingly digital, distributed and personalised.
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#3 The case for CCUS in EU industrial decarbonisation with Christopher Jones
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56:11#3 The case for CCUS in EU industrial decarbonisation with Christopher Jones by Florence School of RegulationBy Florence School of Regulation
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Are current legal frameworks too restrictive for CCUS projects? What permitting and tax credit reform needs to happen to make things easier?
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46:38“If you don't think in 15 years that we're going to value decarbonisation, or if you're worried about the 45Q, it's pretty tough to write that multi-billion dollar cheque,” says Peter Findlay, Director of CCUS Economics at Wood Mackenzie. In this week’s Interchange Recharged, Peter sits down again with host Sylvia Leyva Martinez to look at the chal…
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In uncertain times, is a greater reliance on battery storage what’s needed? And how can developers better prepare for it? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit
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36:44Wood Mackenzie’s 18th Solar and Energy Storage summit is back, in Denver this week. If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we have all the debate and key insight you need to know here on the podcast. Recorded live on day 2 of the summit, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez talks to key industry leaders in solar and storage to answer these questions: What’s bes…
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Solar and energy storage experts debate the current market: what have we seen in the first quarter of 2025?
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50:04Wood Mackenzie’s 18th Solar and Energy Storage summit is back, in Denver this week. If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we have all the debate and key insight you need to know here on the podcast. Recorded live on day 1 of the summit, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez talks to four industry leaders in solar and storage to answer these questions: Can the U…
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It’s uncertain times in solar and storage. How can we use smarter grid optimisation to give developers some assurance? | Recorded live at SESS 2025
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28:27Over the past couple of years unprecedented low prices for solar panels have spurred incredible growth. But there’s a big shift underway. In this special episode of the show, recorded live from the stage at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, sits down with Ben Sigrin…
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The Future of Cement: Decarbonisation in Focus
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11:14In Episode 3 of the World Cement Podcast, Alfie Lloyd-Perks sits down with Christopher Ashworth, President of FLSmidth Cement, for a discussion covering: the journey to decarbonisation, the importance of partnerships and collaboration, the role of digitalisation, and more... Keep an eye out for future episodes featuring insight and expertise from l…
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How is the U.K. using a regional approach to decarbonization?
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13:05In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Chris Rowell from Tees Valley sits down with Brent Lakeman to discuss how a regional approach to decarbonization changes between countries – as well as how it stays the same.By Edmonton Global
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FOAK 2.0 - What I learned in the last year since FOAK emerged as a concept
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44:01First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) projects are critical to scaling breakthrough decarbonization technologies, yet they don’t fit neatly into traditional funding models. Investors, developers, and strategic partners need to navigate a complex ecosystem to make these projects bankable and viable. In this episode, I talk with David Yeh, a veteran climate tech in…
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How is collaboration driving decarbonization efforts?
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32:21In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Corwyn Bruce from Heidelberg Materials and Adam Chalkley from Enbridge sit down with Brent Lakeman to discuss the critical role that partnerships and collaboration play in decarbonizing.By Edmonton Global
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LSB’s view on market development for low carbon products
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54:37Who will pay for industrial products with low or no carbon footprint? Received wisdom is that people won’t pay a green premium, and yet consumers and many manufacturers further down value chains are keen to have access to products that don’t carry high co2 intensity and see value in the environmental benefits of those products. So where these marke…
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How is the definition of waste changing in the Edmonton region?
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18:05In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Corey Saban, the CEO of [Re] Waste sits down with Edmonton Global's Alyssa Linford to discuss what the word "waste" even means and how that definition is changing.By Edmonton Global
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Project OZ: Revolutionising Cement Production with Furno and Ozinga
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32:55In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Gurinder Nagra, Founder of Furno Materials, and Marty Ozinga IV, CEO of Ozinga, about Project OZ, an exciting collaboration between both companies, backed by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This innovative project aims to revolutionise cement production by utilising c…
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#2 TEN-E vs Draghi - Do we need a new framework for EU energy networks? with Catharina Sikow-Magny
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37:38The 'FSR Policy Briefcase' Season 2 episode 2 covers "TEN-E", the EU policy for planning and building cross-border energy networks, in light of the Draghi reports recommendations. In particular, it explores the TEN-E's past achievements, its current role, and potential areas for improvement. For this episode, hosts Leonardo Meeus and Emma Menegatti…
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Uncertainty isn’t good for domestic solar manufacturing. How are suppliers and utilities managing it?
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21:47The US is projected to add an additional 26 GW of solar capacity in 2025. Solar has been one of the energy transition’s biggest success stories, but there are dark clouds gathering. Uncertainty is the biggest barrier to deployment at the moment: there’s potential changes coming with federal tax credits and trade policies (some of which are already …
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CAPABLE: How acceptability will shape the future of climate policy - Episode 1
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7:12This is the first episode of a series focused on the findings of the Horizon Europe project CAPABLE (ClimAte Policy AcceptaBiLity Economic framework). The aim of this podcast series is to provide an overview of the CAPABLE project and draw attention to some particularly relevant findings. In this first episode, we want to give a general overview of…
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Is the world giving up on green hydrogen? | Hydrogen energy is having an identity crisis but who’s to blame?
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32:21In 2025, the US will consolidate its position as a blue-focused hydrogen market, driven by policy developments under a second Trump administration. A surge in blue hydrogen investment – with at least three large-scale blue hydrogen projects reaching FID – will see the US emerge as the world's leading blue hydrogen producer. So what about the much-h…
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Tune into Episode 2 of the World Cement podcast to hear the second half of the CCUS-focused panel discussion from EnviroTech 2024. This episode includes the second half of the discussion and features insights from: Nate Lozanoski – Global Sr. Offering Manager - Carbon Capture Solutions at Honeywell UOP Burcin Temel Mckenna – Global Head of Carbon C…
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How important are global partnerships in the pursuit of decarbonization?
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32:55In the latest episode of Decarbonizing Today, Energy Bridge Global's founder, Patricia Schouker, is joined by your Edmonton Global host, Kessia Kopecky. The paid discussed partnerships and the importance of working together, the power of constituents, and long-term thinking in the face of disruption of the global energy market.…
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With EnviroTech 2025 just around the corner, this first episode of the World Cement podcast takes a look back at the CCUS-focused Panel Discussion from last year’s show. This episode includes the first half of the panel discussion and features insights from: Nate Lozanoski – Global Sr. Offering Manager - Carbon Capture Solutions at Honeywell UOP Bu…
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The US needs nuclear energy now, more than ever | Are permitting and regulations set up for rapid deployment?
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40:12Former President Biden's final days in office involved signing an US$840 million energy contract with Constellation - a statement of intent for the US’s largest nuclear supplier. Since then, what’s changed with nuclear policy? To find out, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez – a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie – welcomes Maria Korsnick, President and CE…
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#1 Making Capacity Markets Work with Emma Menegatti
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33:13Making Capacity Markets Work for Energy Security and Market EfficiencyIn the first episode of the FSR Policy Briefcase - Season 2, hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by Emma Menegatti (FSR) to explore how capacity markets in the European electricity sector can be streamlined for better security of supply and market efficiency. Build…
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How are Indigenous communities furthering decarbonization?
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17:27In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Edmonton Global Host Michelle Hiltz sits down with Alexander Business Center's Kris Vanderburg to discuss the importance of industry engagement with the Edmonton Regions Indigenous community, as well as how Alexander Business Council and the Indigenous population are aiding the transition to clean energy.…
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What needs to happen to strengthen climate resilience in the US? | Balancing climate mitigation with adaptation is getting harder and harder
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42:33The fires in Los Angeles of January 2025 were devastating. They were also made about 35% more likely due to climate change. This is true all over the world; a recent study authored by Research Fellow Pierre Masselot at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that rising temperatures could kill an extra 2.3 million people in Europe …
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Why did Linde invest $2B in the Edmonton Region?
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25:55Edmonton Global host, Mustafa Sahin, sits down with Greg Panuccio from Linde to discuss Linde’s recent investment in the Alberta Industrial Heartland with Dow and the attributes of the Edmonton Region that influenced that investment.By Edmonton Global
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Meeting energy demand requires long-term solutions. What do they look like?
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40:05How a major US utility plans for sustainable growth. The US is on track to see over 25% growth in annual clean energy installations this year, despite uncertainty around permitting and grid connections. The new Trump administration threatens much clean energy legislation, so how can the industry plan ahead? Annual clean energy installations are set…
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The Climate Decade in Focus: A 2025 Status Review
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51:07With 2025 underway, we are midway through what is the most significant decade in tackling climate and the energy transition. Listen in to this conversation between Alex Cameron, Founder of Decarb Connect, and Ben Moens, Managing Director of Engie Impact, as they explore the progress, headwinds and tailwinds impacting industrial decarb. You’ll get i…
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The Opportunity for Big Data Sets in Industrial Applications of AI
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18:51In our first podcast of 2025, Ian Riley talks to Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Partner at Nexus Climate, about the launch of the Industrial Decarbonization AI Coalition (IDAIC) and how it aims to advance the use of artificial intelligence in driving industrial decarbonisation through collaboration with manufacturers, AI startups, and research organisations.…
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How can biology help reduce carbon emissions?
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18:22In this episode, Edmonton Global host, Amanda Sparks, sits down with SynBioBlox’s John McDougall to discuss how synthetic biology can help drive decarbonization.By Edmonton Global
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The energy analysts' view on what’s ahead in 2025
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51:35The trends, challenges and breakthroughs. Clean energy in 2025 will face challenges from rising electricity demand, inflation-driven costs, and political pressures. How can these challenges be solved? And what else lies ahead this year? To find out, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie, sits down with fellow analysts Chri…
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How does governance affect clean technology advancement?
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11:05Edmonton Global Host Avash Timsina sits down with Enhance Energy’s Candice Paton to discuss stacked geology CCUS, public perceptions of CCUS, the effect government incentives and regulations have on the advancement of CCUS, and more.By Edmonton Global
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Join Ian Riley in the second episode of our new mini-series of the Clinker Factor Podcast, where he chats to Tobias Woerner, Managing Director of Equity Research, Building & Construction at Stifel Europe, about the cement industry from an investment perspective. This episode focuses on the differences between the market in Europe and North America.…
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In conversation with Abigail Hopper Policy changes which will impact US solar – both manufacturing and demand - are on the horizon. To discuss the current state of the solar industry in the wake of the US election, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), potential changes to tax credits, and the impact of tariffs and energy demand on…
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How is Varme using waste to produce carbon-negative energy?
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29:18In our first episode, we are joined by Sean Collins, CEO of Varme Energy, to talk about his groundbreaking waste-to-energy project that is transforming how the Edmonton Region is utilizing waste and producing clean energy.By Edmonton Global
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What does a second Trump term mean for US solar?
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32:50Could the potential repealing of the IRA halt the progress of solar manufacturing? A second Donald Trump presidency will have a big impact on the energy transition. The Biden administration’s landmark climate bill the Inflation Reduction Act had incentives for domestic solar manufacturing and installations. Tearing up the act could slow down the ex…
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Welcome to Decarbonizing Today, a deep dive into the Edmonton Region's role in addressing the global climate crisis. We're diving into the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the investments, innovations, projects, initiatives, and partnerships taking place in the Edmonton Region’s clean tech economy, answering the question, “How is the …
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Solidarity for a green world – just a slogan or is there more? #COP29
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21:11Interviewed by the FSR team (Lea Heinrich and Chiara Canestrini), Simone Borghesi, Director of the FSR Climate area, and former Commissioner Andris Piebalgs share their insights from Baku, Azerbaijan, where they attended the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).By Florence School of Regulation
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The future of carbon capture With global emissions on the rise, the pressure to decarbonise is driving interest in CCUS (carbon capture, utilisations and storage) … but is CCUS a viable path to net zero, a temporary solution or a high-cost gamble that may simply just perpetuate the use of fossil fuels? Sylvia Leyva Martinez, principal analyst at Wo…
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WCA Awards: A Very Impressive Project at CIMAT
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28:47In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Abdelillah Yamoul (Kiln Manager) and Hicham Raji (Quality Manager) of WCA Member Ciments de l’Atlas about the work done to improve performance at its Ben Ahmed Plant which received two awards at this year's WCA Annual Conference: Health and Safety Award & Plant Improvement Project - Special …
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BASF Canada: How to drive superior levels sustainability engagement through employees and other stakeholders
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41:05In this episode, Eva Musso – Head of Sustainability and Government Relations for BASF Canada, talks with Alex about why BASF Canada has had such a strong focus on employee and supply chain sustainability engagement programmes and the value of this activity to the business. Sustainability cannot be the remit of just one person, but many companies fi…
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Strategic solar for a stronger grid The solar industry is at a turning point, shifting from niche investments to a cornerstone of America’s clean energy future. With renewable energy investment soaring and energy needs intensifying, solar's role has never been more crucial. Sylvia Martinez, Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, and David Banmiller s…
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How are tariffs and trade policies impacting green energy growth in the US?
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30:14Global investment in renewables is projected to surpass US$2 trillion by 2030, with wind, solar and storage projects leading the way. Syliva Martinez, Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie is joined by Ray Long, President and CEO at ACORE (American Council On Renewable Energy), to look at how the energy transition is creating jobs, lowering costs and…
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How the energy industry is solving issues with battery safety – part 2
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41:53Part two of our analysis of safety developments for energy storage and batteries. Guest host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, joins us to explore the challenges and solutions to lithium-ion battery safety. In part one of our two part series, thermal runaway events (which can lead to fires) were a key issue. What are the b…
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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Josh Vernon, CEO of Carbon Re and WCA Member, about his background and journey to becoming CEO, and the important role that it's AI-powered solution plays in identifying energy inefficiencies, cutting costs and reducing carbon emissions across the cement industry.…
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How SMEs and Scale Ups are catalyzing decarb and industrial change: Peter Dushenski, Managing Director of GlasCurtain
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49:53In this episode Peter Dushenski, Managing Director of GlasCurtain (building materials producer), talks with Alex about the role that nimble and innovative companies can play in driving innovation and decarb activity by larger players. If you’re someone working in a start up or SME you’ll enjoy this as a clarion call for your work in the climate spa…
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Episode 9 | Von der Leyen's Political Guidelines
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25:23The ninth episode of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ breaks down Ursula von der Leyen's Political Guidelines for her next term as European Commission President. In this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone explain how the Political Guidelines might impact European energy and climate policy going forward, offer some of their views and…
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How can the industry improve battery and storage fire safety? - part 1
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49:39Exploring fire risk mitigation in the face of lithium-ion challenges. Battery and energy storage-related fires are still relatively rare, but when they do occur, they are challenging to manage due to the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries. So how is the industry working to mitigate these risks? To find out, we are joined by Kelly Sarber, …
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Apoorv Sinha of Carbon Upcycling explores how to commercialize the Co2 Waste-to-Value Chain
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52:02Carbon Capture Utilization is a growing category of tech and in this episode Alex Cameron, CEO of Decarb Connect, talks with one of the most advanced disruptors in the space about how they have created a commercial business model for co2 recycling that creates real financial as well as climate value. Seeing waste (in the form of co2 in particular) …
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Innovative financing is needed to mobilise clean energy capital in developing countries. What could it look like?
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43:24Less than 1% of clean energy investments goes to developing countries. Guarantees and partnerships could increase this. The global energy transition effort is all about ‘the new’. New technology, new financing models, new ways of looking at energy systems. The need for ‘the new’ is greatest in developing countries. For many of them, the challenge i…
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Investor Perspective: Good Trading Results Despite Volume Weakness
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16:32Join Ian Riley in the first episode of our new mini-series of the Clinker Factor Podcast, where he chats to Tobias Woerner, Managing Director of Equity Research, Building & Construction at Stifel Europe, about the cement industry from an investment perspective, earnings of listed companies, M&A activities, and several other market developments.…
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Episode 8 | The ABCs of CfDs: Demystifying and designing Contracts for Difference
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38:38The eighth episode of the ‘FSR Policy Briefcase’ breaks down the subject of 'contracts for difference' or 'CfD's' in the renewable electricity sector and explores some of the ways that innovative designs can help accelerate the energy transition.For this episode, regular hosts Leonardo Meeus and James Kneebone are joined by part-time FSR Professor …
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