Best Ccus Podcasts (2025)

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Advancing CCUS: Innovation and Market Viability 13:48

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Carbon capture and storage is considered essential for its contribution to climate stabilisation. Its success hinges on investment into scalable CCS technologies, clear regulations, and greater commitment of the government and private industry. Often flagged for being too expensive, in this episode, we explore the latest advancements of CCS, effort…

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Reviewing the first year of Trump's administration 14:08

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast we’re joined by Geoff Moody, Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Policy at American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), to review the first year of President Trump’s second term in office. We’ll consider the impact that the Trump administration has had on fuel policy in th…

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Reimagining urban mobility: Advanced Air Mobility, eVTOLs and the future of transport 46:09

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Advanced air mobility is emerging as a potentially transformative mode of transport. Electric vehicle, take-off, and landing aircraft or eVTOLs are capturing public imagination. If pilot projects prove reliable, we stand at the beginning of a revolution in how people move within and between cities. This episode examines the evolution of technologie…

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How are key renewable energies faring at the end of 2025? Guest host and energy analyst Bridget van Dorsten talks through developments in geothermal, hydrogen and wind. 37:11

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At the start of the year things were looking uncertain for nascent renewables like hydrogen and geothermal. With policy support from the previous US administration they had boomed with the IRA, then came July 2025 and the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which tore up tax credits and removed incentives for those renewable technologies…

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Protecting against LNG pool fires 21:57

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Alec Cusick, Owens Corning Technical Lead, Technical Insulation, joins us to talk about the risks of LNG pool fires and methodologies to mitigate these risks. Alec discusses active and passive solutions, including Owens Corning's FOAMGLAS® Pool Fire Suppression™ (PFS) System. We discuss recent…

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Energy policy, technology, and utility challenges: How industry leaders are overcoming barriers 37:32

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Utility-scale clean energy projects in development are still facing connection queues and regulatory barriers. RE+ may be done for 2025, but the debate is still going. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, sits down with three leaders who are driving progress from different corners of the energy transition, from utility-s…

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Will energy storage save the grid? How batteries and the software behind them are reshaping reliability in the age of AI demand 47:45

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Electrification is surging, AI data centres are multiplying, and volatility is rising on both sides of the meter. Can storage step in as the flexible backbone the US grid now needs? Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Joanna Martin Ziegenfuss, General Manager for Strategic Market Development (North America), and Ruchira Shah, General Manager of…

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Scaling CleanTech from idea to impact 45:25

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CleanTech breakthroughs can shine at the prototype stage, but stall before reaching full-scale deployment. The reasons vary - it's a poor market fit, adopts the wrong business model, is too complex to scale, supply chain challenges, or regulations. This episode explores what it takes to move from a promising pilot to real-world impact, and how entr…

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Evaluating the challenges and opportunities of CCUS 25:36

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Andrea Bombardi, Executive Vice President, RINA, guides us through some of the key challenges and opportunities of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) implementation. Some of the topics discussed include: Where CCUS fits into the long-term energy landscape. Lessons learned from CO₂ …

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From capture to storage: inside the full CCUS value chain | Recorded live at CCUS in Houston 47:10

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This special wrap-up episode of Interchange Recharged takes listeners on a fast tour of the entire carbon capture value chain, from industrial emitters and LNG developers to UK transport and storage pioneers. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, brings together three leaders shaping how CCUS moves from theory to reality.…

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From policy to possibility: How CCUS is moving from talk to action 58:02

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Recorded live on day two of Wood Mackenzie’s CCUS Conference in Houston, this episode of Interchange Recharged explores how carbon capture is advancing from state-level regulation to real-world innovation and global market trends. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez begins with Lily Barkau, Groundwater Section Manager at the Wyoming Department of Environmen…

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Three Tiers of Industrial Decarbonization: A Conversation with Bart de Groot of Siemens 35:13

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Listen in as Alex Cameron joins Bart de Groot, Sustainability Lead at Siemens Industry Software, to explore how process industries are navigating the complex landscape of decarbonization in 2025. Against a backdrop of volatile energy prices, shifting regulations, and supply chain disruptions, Bart reveals highly practical strategies companies are u…

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Can finance and policy unlock the carbon capture boom? | Recorded live at CCUS in Houston 53:29

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This special episode of Interchange Recharged brings together finance, law, and technology leaders shaping the path to commercial carbon capture. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez explores how capital, regulation, and innovation are converging to turn early-stage CCUS projects into bankable reality. The conversation opens with Omer Farooq, Head of Sustain…

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Intelligent Energy - How AI is Redefining Global Energy Systems 32:06

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the energy sector, from predictive maintenance in power grids to optimizing renewable energy sources and improving efficiency in energy consumption. In this episode, we look at the cutting-edge ways AI is shaping the future of energy infrastructure and management, exploring the opportunities and challenges…

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Oil, gas, and the data centre boom 25:17

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, David Wilson, CEO, Energy Exemplar, talks us through the data centre boom and the vital role that oil and gas has to play in the energy mix. David explores whether oil and gas is keeping up with demand so far and whether it will continue to do so as data centres grow and expand. Other topics i…

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What to do now clean energy subsidies are going? Analysis and insights from clean energy’s biggest North American event 29:29

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As RE+ 2025 wrapped up in Las Vegas, the mood across the show floor was one of contradiction: anxiety, anger, optimism, and opportunity all rolled into one. In this episode, Sylvia Leyva Martinez – Research Director and analyst covering global solar markets - sits down with Chris Seiple, Vice Chair of Power & Renewables, and Kasim Khan, Senior Anal…

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PODBITE: Small Modular Reactors: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead with Frazer-Nash - Live from DCUK25 5:37

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In this episode, Simon Smith from Frazer-Nash Consultancy joins the Podbite series to discuss the realities of industrial decarbonization. The conversation explores the role of small modular reactors (SMRs), the opportunities and limits of existing carbon technologies, and the commercial hurdles facing heavy industry as it moves toward net zero. Si…

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Navigating the world after OB3: implications for innovation and local manufacturing | Sponsored content from Hithium - Recorded Live at the PowerUp Stage at RE+ 24:29

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Recorded live at RE+, Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, hosts Ryan Chen and Neil Bradshaw from Hithium to unpack the true costs of OB3, the constraints on innovation and fire safety as result of the bill, and the future possibilities for AIDC. Neil Bradshaw is Director of Global Applications Engineering, and takes the view…

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Gas prices are rising and the demand for renewable energy is growing. How are big players in the green tech industry preparing for the evolving policy around solar energy credits? (Recorded live at RE ... 39:46

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Despite the US adding 4.3 gigawatts of solar manufacturing capacity in Q2, there were no additions to the upstream components of polysilicon wafer and cell manufacturing. As gas prices continue to rise and the demand for alternative power supplies grows, get a detailed look at what big names in energy are doing to get over the hurdles. On her secon…

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Insights into the UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations 14:28

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Benedict, Vice President, Petrochemicals and Midstream, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), to discuss the outcomes of the final round of UN negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty. Rob provides background on the negotiations and updates us on how they are…

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OB3 and market uncertainty has put more pressure than ever on clean energy assets. How are owners and operators getting the most out of their wind, solar and storage? (Recorded Live at RE+ in Las Vegas ... 56:58

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In a year defined by uncertainty, this RE+ special episode of Interchange Recharged flips the script from “build more” to “get more from what you’ve got.” Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, is joined by Alex Bamberger, VP of Digital Solutions at RES, to look at how owners are squeezing extra megawatt-hours from operating wi…

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Forget Net Zero. Everyone’s talking about energy dominance, but is a rebrand really the best thing for climate action? Recorded at RE+ in Las Vegas as the energy industry’s biggest event gets underway ... 15:36

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The policy environment in the US at the moment is challenging, but developers, utilities, and investors are still moving forward with decarbonisation goals and climate action; they’re just talking about it and approaching it in a different way. As RE+ (North America’s biggest clean energy event) kicks off, Sylvia Leyva Martinez talks to veteran cli…

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PODBITE: Circular Steel: From Scrap to Sustainability – Live from DCUK25 14:35

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Recorded live at the Decarb Connect UK Summit in March, this episode features guest host Tom Angus, Senior Conference Producer at Decarb Connect in conversation with Eoin Bailey, Innovation and Circular Economy Manager at 7 Steel UK. Eoin shares his journey from automotive design engineer to steel industry innovator, and unpacks how 7 Steel is embe…

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Midstream matters 32:43

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Sarah Miller, President and CEO of the GPA Midstream Association, and CEO of GPSA, joins us to discuss the technical and economic importance of the midstream sector to the oil and gas industry. We consider some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and how midstream wi…

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The Energy Evolution of Data Centres 23:58

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The rapid expansion of data centres is fuelling an urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. As demand for cloud computing and AI accelerates, investors, developers, operators, hyperscalers, and end users must find ways to minimise carbon footprints while ensuring reliable, efficient power. But what are the most viable pathways forward? This po…

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Could your EV power your home? A look at how electric vehicles could be used as two-way charging systems, easing strain on the grid. 42:28

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EV growth is moving, but is it moving quickly enough? Wood Mackenzie research projects battery electric vehicles to account for 58% of light vehicle sales globally by 2050. It won’t be until 2045 that EVs surpass ICE vehicles on the roads globally. So how can consumers be incentivized to get an EV? Manufacturers are addressing concerns around range…

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PODBITE: Navigating the Carbon Market Paradigm Shift – Live from DCUK25 11:24

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Welcome to Podbites - short, sharp episodes designed to give you digestible insights on industrial decarbonisation. In this episode, Tim Atkinson (Director, Sales & Trading at CFP Energy) joins guest host Melissa Chew (VP, Product at Decarb Connect) to explore why UK industrials must act now to build a resilient carbon strategy. Recorded live at De…

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Overcoming downstream challenges with new technology 17:27

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Omar Sayeed, Centre of Excellence Leader for Reliability, and Rahul Negi, Director of AI and Industrial Autonomous, Honeywell Process Solutions, join us to consider how new, innovative technology can help to overcome some of the challenges facing the downstream oil and gas sector. This episode…

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Transferable tax credits for renewable projects has created a $52 billion market | How are clean energy developers making the most of it? 46:57

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Way back in 2016, US energy storage capacity had just hit 336MWh, a 100% year-on-year increase. The growth forecast for storage was for 7.3GWh by 2022 – a US$3.3 billion market. It’s just one example of how far we’ve come; the IRA’s tax credits and incentives created a bullish environment for developers, and the renewable project pipeline grew and …

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The energy sector's evolving digital landscape 24:03

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Graham Faiz, Head of Digital Energy, DNV, explores the current state of digitalisation in the energy sector and the key drivers behind digital transformation. Graham considers how companies can move from pilot projects to full-scale deployment of AI and digital tools. We also explore the role …

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How Grid-Scale Storage is Revolutionising Clean Energy Growth 27:55

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Grid-scale energy storage systems such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionising the clean energy landscape. As renewable energy sources continue to expand, their intermittency is a challenge for grid stability. BESS mitigates this by storing excess energy to balance supply and demand and enhance energy resilience. Advanced stora…

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What’s the forecast for energy projects as the Big Beautiful Bill looms over the industry? Developers and suppliers are adapting to the chaos – but how? 39:04

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The uncertainty rippling through the energy industry in the first half of 2025 hasn’t gone away. Utilities, developers, and manufacturers are still grappling with the fallout from the "One Big Beautiful Bill," the Trump administration’s reversal of parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the evolving tangle of trade tariffs. Sylvia Leyva Martinez…

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Insetting: structuring products to unlock value and drive growth in low carbon markets 1:01:27

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In this episode of the Decarb Connect podcast, Alex Cameron speaks with ClimeCo’s Emily Damon (Chief Growth Officer) and David Prieto (VP of Sustainability Advisory) to explore the rise of insetting as a tool for accelerating corporate decarbonization—especially across complex value chains. Unlike carbon offsets, which involve emission reductions o…

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Process safety improvements in the downstream sector 13:14

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Lara Swett, Vice President of Technical & Safety Programs, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), joins us to explain how the downstream sector has continued to improve its process safety record. Lara outlines what has changed over the past decade to ensure that Tier 1 process saf…

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How is geothermal faring in 2025? Investment is booming but is the technology and policy support there? 37:05

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Despite uncertainty for US clean energy investors, things are looking good for the geothermal sector. US$1.7 billion in public funding was pumped into geothermal projects in Q1 this year - 85% of 2024's entire annual allocation – as breakthrough technologies promise to transform untapped resources into commercially viable clean energy projects. Enh…

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Turning Water into Climate Action via CDR – Garrett Boudinot on VyCarb's Novel CDR Tech 42:44

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In this episode of the Decarb Connect Podcast, Alexandra Cameron is joined by Garrett Boudinot, climate scientist and CEO of VyCarb, a Brooklyn-based startup pioneering a novel approach to carbon dioxide removal (CDR). VyCarb’s technology harnesses the natural carbon cycle of water to convert CO₂ into stable bicarbonate, offering a verifiable and p…

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Education and training for every phase of the insulating system design process 11:14

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In this episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, Brandon Stambaugh, Owens Corning Director for Technical Services, joins us to discuss engineers’ demand for education and training to support the critical phases that affect the performance and longevity of insulating systems. Brandon explains how projects typically happen in three phases: des…

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The oil and gas majors are phasing down their renewable strategies. What does it mean for climate goals? 41:32

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In February this year BP announced it was cutting its investment in green energy ventures from $5B to $2B while reallocating $10B to fossil fuels, and abandoning its 2030 oil output reduction target. Shell has also scrapped its planned 20% carbon reduction cut for 2030. It’s not a good display of intent from the perspective of the energy transition…

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The Future of Waste Management in a Circular, Zero Landfill World 42:33

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As the global shift towards a circular economy accelerates, the waste management industry faces a defining challenge: how does it eliminate landfill reliance while ensuring sustainable, efficient solutions? Governments and major private-sector players are pushing for repair, recycle, and reuse - but when end of its life is unavoidable, how should w…

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Travelling towards sustainability: exploring the economics of e-fuels 31:26

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In this special episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast, we sit down with a panel of experts to consider the economics of e-fuels. We’re joined by Zinovia Skoufa, Managing Director, Methanol, Johnson Matthey; Tommy Lykke Wind, Senior Future Fuels Manager, A.P. Moller-Maersk; Leigh Abrams, Senior Business Leader, Emerging Renewable Fuels, Hon…

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The world’s most-used carbon accounting rule is about to get a major overhaul. What does it mean for clean energy buyers? 34:36

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol – the global gold standard for measuring corporate emissions – is under review, and the proposed changes could dramatically reshape how clean energy is bought, sold, and reported. New draft rules are expected by the end of the year. What changes could we see? And how will they impact the energy transition? To find out, S…

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The impact of trade wars on oil demand and prices 25:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Susan Bell, Senior Vice President within Commodity Markets – Oil, Rystad Energy, to consider the impact that trade wars have on global oil demand and oil prices. We discuss the immediate aftermath of President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcements, and the impact that these tariffs continue to have on the g…

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It’s turbulent times for the wind sector in the US, but the outlook is better across the pond. What can the US learn from Europe? 41:49

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Nearly 150 days into President Trump’s second term, the outlook for wind energy in the United States - particularly offshore wind - is increasingly bleak. Trump had pledged to end offshore wind development, and now the House Ways and Means Committee is proposing a phase-out of tax credits for renewables by 2031 - a move that would severely impact a…

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Human-Centric Approaches to Smart Buildings 42:47

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This episode will explore human-centric design in smart buildings. As technology reshapes the spaces we use, the focus is shifting towards ensuring that our built spaces enhance human well-being, productivity, and connectivity. During this podcast, we will discuss how smart buildings will be increasingly expected to adapt to human needs. We’ll expl…

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$8 billion in clean energy projects were cancelled this year. Can the US clean energy market survive tariff uncertainty? 43:59

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The US is risking ceding global market share of clean energy to China, permanently. New tariffs, put in place one day then removed the next. Rising costs for everything along the supply chain. The US clean energy sector is navigating one of its most unpredictable phases yet. From solar to storage, how are developers and policymakers reacting to ren…

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The importance of trade associations and industry collaborations 23:10

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In this episode, we’re joined by Leakhena Swett, President of the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), and Jay Cruz, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Communications. Leakhena and Jay consider the key role of industry associations and explain how the ILTA advocates for its members. We also discuss the importance of knowledge-s…

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What’s the biggest mistake clean energy developers make when chasing tax equity? | Sponsored content from Foss and Company 30:40

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Tax equity plays a significant role in clean energy finance, but are developers using it effectively, or are they stumbling over complexities and recent changes? Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Bryen Alperin, Partner and Managing Director at Foss and Company, a leading firm in renewable energy investment, to debate it. They explore how tax credi…

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host of Interchange Recharged, is joined by Ed Cro…

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Essential considerations for insulating systems in cryogenic facilities 26:50

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Mike Logue, Owens Corning Global Business Director – Mechanical Insulation, delves into factors that can support the performance, safety and longevity of insulating systems installed in hydrocarbon processing environments, including cryogenic facilities. This episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast is sponsored by Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® cel…

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Mobilising green finance: tackling the supply-demand imbalance 53:14

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Despite growing commitments from both the public and private sectors, the flow of capital into green projects continues to lag behind demand. High investment risks, regulatory hurdles, and structural inefficiencies are slowing progress—particularly in emerging markets. So, how can we bridge this gap? How do we unlock greater investment, direct fund…