CORE Knowledge

Australia is no stranger to natural resources; they are a powerhouse in the mining and petroleum industry and now are a burgeoning developer in the renewable energy space.  With energy security and sustainability top of mind for many in today's world, Australia is tackling this by exploring all potential solutions. One, however, may just hold the golden ticket for them once again to become a powerhouse - geothermal. Come, listen into my conversation with Adam Stepanoff of Whitebark Energy Ltd., a leader in the space, with some of the first and largest permitted areas for geothermal exploration and development to learn about some of the hurdles and opportunities the country faces. 

Adam Stepanoff 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-stepanoff-70267265/

Whitebark Energy Ltd. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitebark-energy-limited/posts/?feedView=all

Adam's Book Recommendation 

The Courtneys of Africa by Wilbur Smith 

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/?viewAsMember=true

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

When designing and developing a project, it is important to consider the full generation life cycle in order to incorporate efficiencies, cost savings, safety measures, inclusivity, and so much more. In the case of geothermal, it allows for innovative thinking around how to incorporate a mindset of circular economy benefits and engaging with the local community to ensure mutual benefit. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Thompson, the acting CEO at the time of the interview at MB Century and the Director of International BD, Robert Mandjes to discuss the rich history of MB Century and how they are innovating and continuing to lead in the design and development of various energy projects across New Zealand. 

MB Century 

https://www.mbcentury.com/

Robert Mandjes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmandjes/

Greg Thompson 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-thompson-5173831a/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Often times in the midst of forging a new path, discovering a new breakthrough technology, or simply applying a new technique or theory it is hard to think about what the future might hold. In this case, Devon Energy was pioneering the deployment of fiberoptic cables permanently downhole to help analyze many facets of their operations and now in the heat of the energy transition, they have teamed up with a leading geothermal energy developer, Fervo Energy to yet again forge a new path. Come join the riveting coversation with Kyle Haustveit, Manager of Devon Energy Ventures as we discuss how the past is helping lead the way for the future and how Devon is playing a role. 

Kyle Haustveit 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-haustveit/

Devon Energy 

https://www.devonenergy.com/

Kyle's Book recommendation

The War below and Elon Musk by Walter Issacson 

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Always been interested in learning more about the circular economy? How does geothermal fit in? Can we create a truly self-sustaining ecosystem? Come listen in to my conversation with Helga Johannsdottir, Manager of Business Development at ON Power Iceland where we talk about their geothermal park and how they are creating a circular economy. Their model is not isolated to just Iceland and their hope as well as mine is that they can be an example for many others to create something similar. 

Helga Johannsdottir

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkjohannsdottir/

ON Power 

https://www.on.is/

Helga's Book Recommendation 

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/?viewAsMember=true

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Curious to learn more about Exergy and their innovative ORC design? Well, first listen to this great episode where we delve into just that, but also go and check out their website or reach out to either Luca! 

Exergy ORC

https://www.exergy-orc.com/

Luca Pozzoni

https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-pozzoni-63739316/

Luca Vanini

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaniniluca/

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

There will always be the doubters who say that something is impossible and will never be achieved or realized. To people like Steve and John of Hephae Energy, it is music to their ears, a challenge accepted to go beyond where anyone has before. That is what they are doing for the geothermal industry in developing rotary steerable and MWD tools that can operate precisely downhole at temperatures well above 175 degrees C. 

Hephae Energy 

https://www.hephaeet.com/

Steve Krase

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekrase/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/?viewAsMember=true

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Iceland Drilling has been drilling geothermal wells for many years now, and is even taking their skillset and knowledge abroad to help in accessing this immense resource of heat beneath our feet. This episode talks all about the past, present, and future of the geothermal industry, Iceland Drilling and its role in that, as well as how we can look to continually advance and learn. 

Iceland Drilling 

https://www.jardboranir.is/

Sveinn Hannesson 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sveinn-hannesson-604b184/

Daniel Drader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-d-01730b44/

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/75072170/admin/feed/posts/

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Cross pollination within the energy sector is a must in order to achieve the global targets we have set out for ourselves. As energy demand rises rapidly, the need to decarbonize increases in importance, I believe the energy sector will actually shrink. Not in production or employees, but in how many once siloed companies and industries cross over into new territory. 

Join me as I talk with the one, the only Patrick Hanson, Senior Geothermal Development Manager with Expro about this very thing and how he is excited to be part of this future energy ecosystem. 

Expro 

https://www.expro.com/region/locations/corporate-hq-1

Patrick Hanson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanson610/

Patrick's book recommendation 

The subtle art of not giving an F$%!

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/75072170/admin/feed/posts/

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

When time is spent comparing every energy source it can be missed how they complement each other and can ultimately unlock even more technologic advancement that enables decarbonization. Today's episode is to highlight some incredible energy entrepreneurs with Premier Resource Management that are trying to change this by combining solar, geothermal and storage. Mike Umbro, Partner and Head of Corporate Development gives us some insight into how this project can catapult the transition to carbon negative, renewable and resilient energy. 

Premier Resource Management 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/premier-resource-management-llc/about/

Mike Umbro

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeumbro/

Mike's Book Recommendation 

Governing the commons by Elinor Ostrom

CORE Knowledge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/75072170/admin/feed/posts/ 

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Scaling up many of the low carbon solutions that will help to decarbonize our world need extensive investment along with support in the form of access to market. Who better than incumbent energy companies to do this? They have balance sheets, established supply chains across the entire value chain of energy, social reputations and beyond. Ecopetrol is leading the way and setting a great example. They were the first energy company to announce roadmap to lower carbon intensity and emissions by 2040. Join in on my conversation with the Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions, Yeimy Baez and learn a little more on what exactly that roadmap entails. 

Ecopetrol 

https://www.ecopetrol.com.co/wps/portal

Yeimy Baez

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeimyb%C3%A1ez/

Yeimy's Book Recommendation 

Love in the time of cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 

CORE Knowledge 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermal/

Nick Cestari 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/