Best Analytics Hub Podcasts (2025)

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Building data excellence: culture, value and the human side of AI 43:38

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In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO and Founder of Cynozure, speaks with Roberto Maranca, data & digital transformation expert and author of Data Excellence. They explore what it really means to build a 'data fit' organisation, one that treats data capability like physical fitness by understanding where you are, training for where yo…

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Full Speed Ahead – Plains Expands Wellhead-to-Water Connectivity by Securing 100% of EPIC Crude 10:49

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Out of the blue, Plains All American has scooped up 100% of the EPIC Crude Pipeline. Plains had previously announced an agreement to buy a 55% stake in the Permian-to-Corpus-Christi pipeline from Diamondback Energy and Kinetik Holdings, and on November 5, it said it had closed on a deal to buy the other 45% from Ares Management. In today’s RBN blog…

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🎧 Are you successful… but not satisfied? Redefining Success — Kris Kluver on Building a Business and a Life You Love {Replay} 49:15

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Send us a text Guest: Kris Kluver, Founder of Life on Your Terms — speaker, facilitator, best-selling author, advisor, and coach helping leaders design fulfillment that matches their ambition. Summary: In this powerful replay, Kris Kluver flips the script on success. Too many high performers master their business but neglect their well-being — Kris…

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Started From the Bottom – Merger of SM Energy and Civitas Resources Will Propel Them Higher 12:16

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Two Denver-based E&Ps that each started out small but quickly expanded through a series of acquisitions will now combine to form one of the nation’s larger crude-oil-focused producers. With the planned merger of SM Energy and Civitas Resources, the pro forma company will be a significant player in the Permian, South Texas, the Denver-Julesburg and …

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You Oughta Know – Disputes, Disruptions Around FERC’s Rate Index Add to Industry Uncertainty 15:43

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The liquids pipeline rate index, which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission uses to adjust the rates charged to shippers on the crude oil, refined products and NGL pipelines it regulates, is the most important rulemaking proceeding for interstate oil pipelines. In today’s RBN blog, we take a deeper dive into the rate index, the disruptions caus…

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Good Times? – The Golden Age E&Ps Hoped for Hasn’t Arrived, But Regulatory Reform Is Happening 11:41

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The Trump administration has been easing regulations, accelerating project approvals, and proclaiming its undying support for the oil and gas industry. But much of the oil patch is in the doldrums. Crude oil prices are stuck in the low $60s/bbl, upstream capex and oilfield activity are down, and some U.S. producers are struggling. In today’s RBN bl…

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S1:Ep83 Intellectual Property, Ethics, and the Battle for AI-Generated Invention: Who Owns the Future? 49:26

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As AI begins to invent, create, and design beyond human limits, a new frontier of ownership is emerging - one that could redefine the foundations of innovation, creativity, and value itself. In this powerful episode of Digital Transformation & AI for Humans, host Emi Olausson Fourounjieva sits down with Eric Morehouse from Washington, USA. Eric is …

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Touch of Grey – West Texas Gulf Pipeline Remains Integral to Energy Transfer’s Midstream Operations 11:13

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Energy Transfer has built one of the largest crude oil midstream portfolios in the U.S., yet one of its most important assets — the West Texas Gulf Pipeline — often flies under the radar. The 72-years-young line is still a workhorse, moving crude from the Permian Basin to Longview and Nederland, TX, where it feeds into Energy Transfer’s massive Gul…

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The Long And Winding Road – New Twist Adds Uncertainty to Auction for CITGO’s Three U.S. Refineries 14:17

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The eight-year legal clash over the coveted CITGO refinery assets just took another unexpected turn, leaving the potential sale up in the air. The winner of the auction for CITGO’s three large U.S. refineries, related pipelines and terminal assets remains uncertain as the auction faces additional legal hurdles. In today’s RBN blog, we’ll dive into …

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The AI Storyteller Geoff Thatcher, Founder and CCO Creative Principals 44:44

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Send us a text Exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation, Geoff Thatcher, Founder and CCO Creative Principals, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing live experiences. From personalized exhibits to universal storytelling, Geoff delves into the possibilities and pitfalls of harnessing AI to elevate our connections with others…

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All We Are Saying ... Is Give (NESE) a Chance – Can Williams Finally Build Its New York City Pipeline? 11:51

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This past spring — 10 years after Williams Cos. first proposed the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project and one year after it scrapped plans for it — the effort to add 400 MMcf/d of natural gas pipeline capacity into New York City was revived. Since then, FERC has re-approved the project and regulators in New York and New Jersey have been mulling o…

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Sensitive Kind – Gas Producers Mitigate Sensitivity to Gas Price Volatility With More Aggressive Hedging 12:46

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A bullish long-term outlook for rising natural gas demand and pricing has partially mitigated the current deep concerns about the steep erosion of oil prices. However, short-term gas pricing has proven very volatile, as the near-month NYMEX price has yo-yoed dramatically in October and the Energy Information Administration recently cut its January …

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Evolution – Henry Hub’s Growing Role as a Global LNG Benchmark 13:24

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For more than 30 years, Henry Hub in Louisiana has anchored natural gas pricing in the Lower 48. But in the past 10 years, its role has shifted in profound ways. It has gone from a domestic benchmark pricing location for a vibrant Gulf Coast producing region to a demand-driven market and an index for U.S. LNG exports. In today’s RBN blog, we look a…

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S1:Ep82 Future of Work Behind the Narrative: The Real Story of the Job Market Revolution in the AI Era 48:08

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My amazing guest is Jim Boyd from Sydney, Australia - a global thought leader transforming how organizations attract, engage, and retain AI and data talent in the age of automation. Let’s dive into the Future of Work Behind the Narrative the unveil The Real Story of the Job Market Revolution in the AI Era. Jim is the Founder & Principal Data & AI T…

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You Need to Calm Down – Increasing Texas/Louisiana Production to Feed Ever-Growing List of LNG Plants 12:47

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Several large-scale LNG export projects have reached a final investment decision this year along the U.S. Gulf Coast, with most expected to start up between 2029 and 2031. They will be supported by new pipeline capacity to deliver natural gas from producing areas, but how and where will production increase to meet this new demand? In today’s RBN bl…

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All At Once – Producers Ramp Up Simultaneous Fracking, Triple Fracking to Increase Efficiency 11:02

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E&Ps and oilfield service companies are constantly chasing the latest techniques to extract oil and gas faster and easier. Hydraulic fracturing was, of course, a game-changer, but now producers are using simultaneous fracking and even triple fracking, relatively newer approaches that use more resources but boost efficiency. In today’s RBN blog, we’…

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Replay: Writing That Moves the World — Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers on Crafting Ideas That Stick 38:39

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Send us a text This is one of my favorite episodes - it's all about the story! Part 2 of our conversation with Vinca LaFleur, Founding Partner of West Wing Writers. From the power of ideas to the art of delivery, Vinca shares what it takes to write words that resonate — and why every great message starts with meaning. 00:30 Tricks and tips to a pre…

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Going to California – Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Plan New ‘Gateway’ to Move Refined Products West 10:41

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Less than two months after ONEOK unveiled plans for a big new refined products pipeline from El Paso to the Phoenix area, Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan have jointly proposed an even more extensive project of their own: the Western Gateway Pipeline — now the focus of a binding open season — would enable flows from the St. Louis area to Southern Cali…

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Rock and Roll All Nite, Part 2 – Still More Gulf Coast Natural Gas Storage Capacity Is on the Way 15:40

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Keeping up with all the natural-gas-related infrastructure under development along the Gulf Coast is a full-time job. New gas pipelines out of the Permian and the Haynesville. New LNG export terminals from Brownsville, TX, to Plaquemines Parish, LA. And don’t forget new gas storage capacity — that slice of the midstream sector is in the midst of it…

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Rock and Roll All Nite – The Gulf Coast’s Natural Gas Storage Buildout Party Continues 12:17

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A tsunami of natural gas storage projects has been building along the Gulf Coast, most of them aimed at meeting the growing demand for flexible, responsive storage capacity near new LNG export terminals and gas-fired power plants. And the magnitude of that wave keeps growing. In today’s RBN blog, we’ll begin a new mini-series in which we update the…

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S1:Ep81 AI Evolution: Theory & Practice Behind Sustainable and Responsible Implementation 44:59

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In this episode, we are diving into the evolution of AI with my brilliant guest from Dubai, UAE - Prakash Senghani. Together, we’ll explore the journey from LLMs to Agentic Solutions to the Model Context Protocol, and take a closer look at the theory and practice behind sustainable and responsible implementation. Prakash is a digital construction t…

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Dare You to Move – Some Midstreamers Are More Willing to Take Chances 12:39

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Neither midstream companies nor the folks who run them can be put into neat and simple categories. Each is unique. At the same time, however, there’s no doubt that some midstreamers take a more aggressive approach to developing projects, while others are more cautious. Each approach comes with risks: on one hand, the possibility of anticipating dem…

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Drifting – FERC Actions, Court Rulings on Key Rate Leave Oil Pipelines, Shippers Adrift in Stormy Seas 8:33

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The Trump administration promised to put wind in the sails of the fossil fuels industry, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has failed to resolve a key issue regarding the liquids pipeline rate index, under which the commission adjusts the rates charged to shippers on FERC-regulated crude oil, refined products and NGL pipelines. In today’…

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Busy doesn't equal value: How great teams deliver 39:48

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Busy isn't the same as valuable. Too many data teams fall into the trap of endless activity chasing the next tool, migration, or hype, without ever proving their impact. In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO and Founder of Cynozure, sits down with Maaike van den Branden, former Chief Data Officer at Compare the Market and Mumsnet, to u…

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100: Soul at Work: Living a Good Life in a Disruptive Age 43:24

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Show Notes In this special 100th episode of Edgy Ideas, we mark a moment of reflection and celebration. Simon is joined by a panel of thoughtful voices; Chris Yates, Leslie Brissett, Eleanor Moore and Hetty Einzig, to explore a topic close to the heart, the soul at work and what it means to live a good life amidst the turbulence of our times. They …

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Unlocking the Power of AI & Data: Expert Insights from Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai 37:37

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Send us a text We're joined by Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai and pioneer in RAG research. From deploying AI agents at Fortune 500 companies to shedding light on data privacy and security, Douwe shares his expertise and insights on how to make data simple, effective, and secure. 00:46 Introducing Douwe Kiela 01:37 RAG - Here to Stay or Go? 06:59…

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Mustang Sally – Mustang Express Gas Pipeline to Help Feed Massive LNG Growth Near Sabine River 11:57

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ARM Energy Holdings has reached a final investment decision for the 2.5-Bcf/d Mustang Express Pipeline, which will support Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, the latest of several major LNG projects in the Sabine River area to reach FID. The pipeline is intended to act as a regional header system with a route designed to offer maximum…

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One Way or Another – Kinder Morgan’s Options for Moving Bakken NGLs to Conway and the Gulf Coast 10:07

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Kinder Morgan’s ongoing conversion of the Double H Pipeline to NGL service is only part of a larger plan by the midstream giant to move Bakken-sourced Y-grade from North Dakota to fractionation centers in Kansas and Texas. The Double H, which until recently transported crude oil, runs only to eastern Wyoming, so how will NGLs on the pipeline — rena…

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Sensitive Kind – Assessing the Oil Price Sensitivity of U.S. E&Ps as EIA Forecasts a WTI Price Plunge 12:31

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Crude oil price erosion over the past two years has resulted in declining earnings and cash flows for E&Ps, many of which have struggled to sustain their generous shareholder return program. Now, the EIA is forecasting a 26% plunge in the average 2026 price for WTI, to only $47.77/bbl. That portends steep cuts in capex and dividends for oil-focused…

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S1:Ep80 From Hollywood Blockbusters to Boardrooms: Secrets of High-Impact Remote Performance and Flow States 54:46

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My amazing guest is Steven Puri from Austin, Texas. Stay with us as we reveal the Secrets of High-Impact Remote Performance and Flow States – from Hollywood Blockbusters to Boardrooms. Steven has an extraordinary background in Hollywood, having worked as an executive and producer on some of the biggest blockbusters of our time – including Die Hard …

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Stayin’ Alive – Battling Through Tough Times, E&Ps Continue Pursuit of Scale and Fresh Inventory 11:15

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These are challenging times in the oil patch. Crude oil prices continue to sag. E&Ps are trimming their capex, share buybacks, and staff. Some worry that production may be peaking. And yet, upstream M&A activity continues unabated as producers seek to gain scale, expand into new plays — or double down on old ones — and replenish their inventory of …

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A Fragile Thing – Fire at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery Shows Vulnerability of California Refining Sector 10:02

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A fire swept through Chevron’s El Segundo, CA, refinery on October 2, upsetting production of gasoline, jet fuel and diesel. The incident raised fresh concerns about higher prices and highlighted the fragility of the state’s refining network, already challenged by years of weak margins, rising regulatory compliance costs and softening gasoline dema…

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Databases That Think: Building AI-Ready Systems with MongoDB’s Richmond Alake {Replay} 41:25

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By IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub

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Poker Face – Pipelines Bet They Can Slash Power Costs With Demand-Response Programs 13:30

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By Lisa Shidler

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New Mexico – More on Sour-Gas-Related Assets in the Permian’s Northern Delaware Basin 10:33

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By Housley Carr

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Got You All in Check – Ethane Pricing Dynamics Shift With Increased Exports 10:13

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U.S. Gulf Coast ethane exports were up sharply in September thanks to the startup of new export terminals in Texas. The surge in export volumes contributed to an 8% increase in ethane prices between July and September and a similar jump in the ratio between ethane and natural gas. In today’s RBN blog, we look at how the recent additions to export c…

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S1:Ep79 From Tony Robbins Stages to Founding Innovative AI Solutions: Redefining Leadership & Unlocking the Next Frontier of Business Impact 51:33

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The journey from Tony Robbins’ stages to founding innovative AI solutions - and how redefining leadership can unlock the next frontier of business impact. My guest, David Asarnow from Georgia, USA, was one of Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes Top Business Speakers, inspired thousands of leaders worldwide, and built multiple successful companies. As CEO …

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New Mexico - Targa’s, Enterprise’s and MPLX’s Sour-Gas-Related Assets in the Northern Delaware 12:49

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The midstreamers that built out and/or acquired the sour gas treatment facilities, acid gas injection wells and other assets E&Ps need to exploit the Northern Delaware Basin’s crude-oil-saturated rock are sittin’ pretty. Put simply, they anticipated what is now a race to “Drill, baby, drill!” in Lea County, NM, where the IP rates for crude are high…

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The future of work isn't about AI. It's about us. 35:41

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AI is no longer a distant concept; it's here, reshaping the way we live and work. From coding and customer service to creative content, AI is already taking on tasks once thought to be uniquely human. But what does that mean for the future of work, and more importantly, for the role of leaders? In this solo episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CE…

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16 Candles - Revisiting the Argus Sour Crude Index’s Role in U.S. Crude Pricing, Refining 12:05

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In the early 2000s, prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) were becoming increasingly disconnected from global fundamentals. WTI reflected conditions in the Midcontinent at the Cushing, OK, crude oil storage hub, where bottlenecks repeatedly distorted its value. In today’s RBN blog, we look at how the problem contributed to the creation of the Ar…

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Anaconda Unleashed: Python Powers the AI Jungle with Peter Wang, Chief AI and Innovation Officer, co-founder of Anaconda {Replay} 50:22

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Send us a text Replay Episode: Python, Anaconda, and the AI Frontier with Peter Wang Peter Wang — Chief AI & Innovation Officer and Co-founder of Anaconda — is back on Making Data Simple! Known for shaping the open-source ecosystem and making Python a powerhouse, Peter dives into Anaconda’s new AI incubator, the future of GenAI, and why Python isn’…

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Things Have Changed - Rebound in U.S. Crude Exports Driven By Shifts in Production, Imports, Refinery Runs 10:34

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After setting an annual record of 4.1 MMb/d in 2024, U.S. crude exports started off this year relatively strong, but cracks soon began to show, with volumes falling all the way to 3.2 MMb/d in July, one of the weakest months since 2023. But just when it seemed the momentum was gone, Gulf Coast exports rebounded to near 3.9 MMb/d in August and are t…

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Sweet Virginia - Data Center Developers Still Eager to Call Virginia Home 12:10

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More than 70 new data centers are under development in Virginia, which is already the world’s leading hub for the massive, high-tech facilities. But given the rapid pace of the buildout and the challenges that come with it, it’s probably no surprise that not everyone in the Old Dominion State is as enthusiastic about data centers as they once were.…

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Evolution - How the Shale Boom Remade the Gas Market and Turned the U.S. Into a Major LNG Exporter 13:45

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It’s well understood today that the U.S. natural gas market turned from potential domestic shortages to major LNG exports thanks to the Shale Revolution. What is not so well remembered is that the dramatic shift in the U.S. gas market wasn’t widely understood at the time and took several years to be accepted by the energy industry. In today’s RBN b…

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Sweet Virginia - Data Center Developers Drawn to Virginia by Fiber-Optic Network, Low Power Prices 13:33

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Before data centers were the hot topic everywhere, Virginia was already rolling out the red carpet and it seemed that tech firms were constructing facilities as fast as humanly possible, drawn by the state’s robust fiber-optic network and low power prices. But while other states are racing to catch up, Virginia may be hitting the brakes. In today’s…

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S1:Ep78 How to Consistently Attract High-Quality B2B Leads with AI: Innovation in Action 49:08

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In this power-packed episode, we explore How to Consistently Attract High-Quality B2B Leads with AI, together with my fantastic guest from Toronto, Canada - Rob Provenzano. Rob is International Best Selling Author/Speaker/Mentor/Fractional CMO, who knows how to drive over 300% YoY Growth by using AI-powered Systems, scaling High-Ticket Companies fr…

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Chances Are - Once Stuck in the Doldrums, Weather Derivatives May Have the Wind at Their Back 11:15

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The popularity of weather derivatives has ebbed and flowed since their introduction in the late 1990s but trading activity has rebounded in recent years as the trading community has increasingly begun to reassess the need to hedge weather-related risks — everything from high temperatures and rainfall levels to power prices and cooling demand. In to…