
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In this episode, Sohail Hasnie speaks with Gabriel Laera, an economist with extensive experience in energy transitions, investment banking, and utility sectors. Gabriel discusses the complexities of new energy strategies, emphasizing the importance of filtering through hype to determine what's truly viable. He highlights the challenge of managing legacy assets in the energy sector, particularly in oil, gas, and utility companies, which must balance reinvestment with shareholder returns. Key topics include the risks of stranded assets, the impact of electrification on traditional industries, and the critical role of capital allocation in ensuring long-term business sustainability. Gabriel also explores emerging energy solutions, including hydrogen, carbon capture, and direct air capture, evaluating their feasibility and long-term implications. He underscores the need for a realistic, well-planned approach to energy investments, considering regulatory frameworks, technological shifts, and economic viability.
Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
By Sohail Hasnie5
44 ratings
In this episode, Sohail Hasnie speaks with Gabriel Laera, an economist with extensive experience in energy transitions, investment banking, and utility sectors. Gabriel discusses the complexities of new energy strategies, emphasizing the importance of filtering through hype to determine what's truly viable. He highlights the challenge of managing legacy assets in the energy sector, particularly in oil, gas, and utility companies, which must balance reinvestment with shareholder returns. Key topics include the risks of stranded assets, the impact of electrification on traditional industries, and the critical role of capital allocation in ensuring long-term business sustainability. Gabriel also explores emerging energy solutions, including hydrogen, carbon capture, and direct air capture, evaluating their feasibility and long-term implications. He underscores the need for a realistic, well-planned approach to energy investments, considering regulatory frameworks, technological shifts, and economic viability.
Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

1,254 Listeners

11 Listeners

130 Listeners

15,987 Listeners

266 Listeners

85 Listeners

118 Listeners