Spark Club brings entrepreneurs in the energy field together with a common objective, to accelerate the energy transition. The podcasts are hosted by Grant McDowell and are recordings with leaders in the energy sector in Australia and beyond.
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Energytransition Podcasts
Interviews, analysis and reporting from S&P Global Commodity Insights on energy and commodities' transition to a cleaner future. Hosts Taylor Kuykendall and Eklavya Gupte speak with policymakers, industry professionals and SPGCI in-house experts worldwide on topics related to decarbonization, climate, emerging fuels and energy sources, and the outlook for commodity markets from oil to power to metals. The Energy Evolution podcast has merged with the Platts Future Energy podcast as of January ...
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Join Darryl Willis, Microsoft Corporate Vice President Energy & Resources Industry, as he speaks with industry experts and thought leaders sharing their insights and perspectives on the current state and future opportunities across the energy sector. These discussions highlight how digital technology is driving innovation to enable and accelerate the delivery of secure, equitable and sustainable energy to all. Visit PartnerInnovation.microsoft.com to learn more.
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The Wicked Energy with JG podcast is a show for those interested in the topic of energy and what it takes to power the world. Each episode aims to deconstruct the minds of today’s energy thought leaders to tease out the frameworks, lessons learned, habits, and tools used to contribute to providing reliable, affordable, and abundant energy to the world.
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Welcome to The New Next, the podcast where tomorrow is today, and the future is now. Together we'll embark on a journey through the evolving landscapes of technology, innovation, and the current events shaping our world. Join us as we break down complex topics into actionable insights. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a forward-thinker, or just curious about the world's next chapter, you're in the right place. So, plug in, power up, and prepare to dive deep into the heart of what's new, wha ...
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Nuclear fusion still has a long road ahead before commercial viability, but optimism — and funding — is on the rise. Surging interest in the technology has recently seen $7.1 billion raised across 50 global fusion startups. Research timelines appear to be accelerating, Steve Piper, director of energy research at S&P Global Commodity Insights, said …
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China's wind & solar deployment surges - Tim Buckley Ep55
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47:29Highlights Our first highlight - the Capacity Investment Scheme. South Australia’s high RE % record Green Steel subsidies from South Korea US invests MP Materials a US Rare Earths materials Lowlights Labor can’t seem to kick the fossil fuel habit heat pump numbers in NSW Main Story – China China's State Grid Energy Research Institute expects amazin…
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How the energy-intensive industry of fertilizers and ammonia could fuel a green future
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20:31In this episode, host Eklavya Gupte sits down with Matt Hoisch, senior price reporter at Platts, to explore how the energy-intensive fertilizer industry is navigating extraordinary turbulence, from supply chain shocks to spiralling energy costs, while potentially becoming an enabler of the energy transition itself. They look at ammonia's pivotal ro…
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Metals Co. CEO says ocean mining permit coming 'sooner than people expect'
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26:34In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall speaks with Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Co. Barron and his company are looking to mine the ocean floor for metals like cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements as demand for the materials surges due to the rise of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles. Barron discusses th…
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Powering Progress, Protecting the Planet with EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor
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19:42Join Darryl as he speaks with industry experts and thought leaders on hot topics and trends around the energy transition. In this episode, Darryl is joined by Arshad Mansoor, President and CEO of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Tune in as they explore how AI is reshaping the power and utilities sector, the launch of the Open Power AI …
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How resource protectionism is influencing the energy transition
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27:02The global energy transition was already facing headwinds even as trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty escalated. Supply chain disruptions, elevated interest rates, and persistent inflation have created additional hurdles for renewable projects. But could rising resource nationalism paradoxically accelerate the transition by spurring countri…
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Australia Needs More Wind Energy - Tim Buckley Ep54
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46:30Intro - The Resources, Energy & Industry Innovation Forum (REIIF) in Dubbo The Highlights * Tim's TED X Sydney * Net-Zero Export Target Proposal: ANU’s Frank Jotzo and Annette Zou * Heavy Equipment Decarbonisation: BHP signs MoU with China’s XCMG * China's Cleantech Outbound Investment (OFDI): China building cleantech infrastructure abroad (e.g., 1…
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Carbon removal technology, markets picking up steam
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30:40In this episode of the Energy Evolution podcast we delve into the emerging field of carbon removal technologies and their role in the fight against climate change. The discussion highlights various methods, including both technology-based solutions like direct ocean capture and nature-based approaches such as reforestation. Our guests on this week'…
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Buying clean energy in an age of growing electricity demand
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25:38Clean energy buyers are facing new challenges and opportunities in the face of a shift in US politics and rising demand for electricity to power energy-hungry data centers. Rich Powell, CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association, joins Energy Evolution to talk about how his organization, representing over $15 trillion in market cap and contracts fo…
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Blackout in Spain: what we know and lessons for the future
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32:42A blackout of historic proportions on the Iberian peninsula April 28 has sparked a debate on responsibility and prevention, while the investigation into the causes is ongoing. One undeniable conclusion is that investments in grids are becoming more important, S&P Global Commodity Insights analysts Kerry Thacker-Smith and Alexandre Mace explain on t…
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China's Emissions Drop, Solar Soars - Tim Buckley Ep53
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34:02The Highlights * Labor's re-election * Bradfield recount - a celebration of the integrity of our voting system * Labor's Residential Battery Program - Minister Bowen re-commits to his election pledge of $2.3bn home and business BESS subsidy * Australia on track to see utility BESS increase 8x to 16GW by end 2027 The Lowlights * The Albanese Governm…
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How tariff tensions are reshaping China's energy landscape
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26:28This episode of Energy Evolution examines the complex trade relationship between the US and China, with a focus on how ongoing tariff measures are reforming Chinese energy markets. Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Ivy Yin, energy transition market specialist at S&P Global Commodity Insights, who explains how China is shifting toward a more inward-loo…
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Restoring trust and integrity for a new era in carbon markets
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22:20In the latest episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Daniel Klier, CEO of South Pole, a key player in the carbon markets. As the industry grapples with a credibility crisis, Klier shares insights on the various initiatives the voluntary carbon market is undertaking to restore trust and foster a more resilient and robust ecosyst…
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Financing clean energy in a time of volatility
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21:07In this episode of Energy Evolution, Taylor Kuykendall interviews Jonathan Silver, chair of the Global Climate Council at Apollo Global Management and co-founder of the new advisory firm Multiplier. Silver, who was executive director of the US Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office during the Obama administration, shares insights on the curren…
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Critical minerals and renewables: A new era of energy security
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17:44In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Tim Gould, chief energy economist at the International Energy Agency (IEA). Gould shares his insights on how the expansion of renewables, coupled with geopolitics and evolving economic policies, is reshaping energy security. Gould explains the need to adapt energy supply security m…
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Navigating climate project finance in a shifting political landscape
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24:34In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall moderates a panel discussion at the Tom Tom Festival in Charlottesville, Virginia, focusing on the question of how to fund solutions to climate change. The panelists highlighted the current challenges faced by climate tech companies in securing funding, particularly in a volatile political…
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How to Lobby Canberra - Kylea Tink & Blair Palese Ep52
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51:21Great conversation recorded at the How to Lobby Canberra at the live Spark Club event at EnergyLab in Sydney. Thanks to Kylea (Pronounced Kylie) Tink and Blair Palese for an open and honest scorecard on how the cleantech and climate sector is performing in Canberra. The 'Shine Baby Shine' side shone on the night. The Cleantech / Climate industry ha…
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Nuclear to cost Australian economy $4.3T - Tim Buckley - EP51
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47:35Tim Buckley joins the Spark Club regular podcast in the lead up to the Australian Federal Election on the 3rd May 2025. Highlights China 1QCY2025 electricity statistics. Battery Energy Storage BESS announcements continue at a rapid speed and scale, with proposals advancing across Australia almost daily. China’s response to the US trade war Lowlight…
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Charting a new course: The global deal that aims to make shipping green
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22:41The International Maritime Organization recently agreed to a global deal to tackle shipping emissions after over a year of tense and fraught talks, with the US dramatically exiting discussions. The agreement includes mandatory marine fuel standards and a carbon trading mechanism. It will need to be adopted in October, but some countries still vocal…
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Efforts to simplify the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reflect a broader struggle within the bloc to balance environmental goals with economic realities. In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Commodity Insights senior director Coralie Laurencin, Dan Maleski of Redshaw Advisors, and Nick Ogilvie of CarbonChain,…
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Will Trump's executive orders increase US mining activities
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29:25This episode of Energy Evolution focuses on the recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump to boost domestic mineral production in the US. This order seeks to reduce reliance on foreign mineral supplies, particularly from China, which dominates the mining and refining sectors for critical minerals. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare ear…
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Energy Transformation Live Event - Danny Kennedy - Ep 50
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44:58In our first Live Spark Club event for 2025 Danny Kennedy joins us to share his recent experience on the ground in Pakistan and Bangladesh where he witnessed first hand the Energy Transformation underway with rapid deployment of solar PV. Danny shares the positive effect of China's Five Year Plans and the flywheel effect of low cost solar PV, batte…
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Australian Federal Election 2025 - Tim Buckley - Ep49
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41:40Tim Buckley joins the Spark Club regular podcast on the day the Australian Federal Election is announced for 2025. Highlights Federal election has been called this morning - for 3rd May 2025 Budget - not much climate or energy information in the budget, perhaps there's more to be announced during the election. BYD’s amazing stats. Matt Pollard's op…
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Russian gas in Europe: Is there a way back?
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18:18Having ramped down imports of Russian gas at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, the European Union may need to answer industry calls for higher imports if peace or a ceasefire are achieved. But will politicians be comfortable with this, and what about the damaged Nord Stream pipelines? And how does the US approach the topic, having become a major…
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Europe's Clean Industrial Deal: Will it work?
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22:11As global competition and trade tensions rise, the EU Commission has pledged to create a supportive business environment for cleantech manufacturing and deployment, including €100 billion in support for manufacturing. But will this be enough to stave off the risk of deindustrialization? In this episode of Energy Evolution, podcast correspondent Cam…
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