Episode 11 of Energy Transition Now is now live with David Linden in discussion with Kentaro Hosomi of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).

One of the key technologies that could play a vital – if not essential – role in making net-zero emissions by mid-century possible is carbon capture utilisation and storage; CCUS. This week, Kentaro Hosomi of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) joins the podcast for Episode 11 and speaks to the importance of technology and innovation in decarbonising our economies and the potential for CCUS.

Next up in Series Two of Energy Transition Now David Linden speaks with Siobhan Clarke of bp Launchpad.

David and Siobhan discuss how to accelerate innovation to achieve a net-zero world, and how software, hardware and digital assets can be brought into the energy industry to enable that. They explore bp Launchpad’s high conviction investment model, whose goal it is to scale businesses by taking a majority stake, and bringing in the right people, skills, governance and flexibility.

In this first episode of Series Two of Energy Transition Now David Linden speaks with Duncan McLachlan and Safina Jivraj of io consulting.

The discussion walks through how to design or adapt projects to make them compatible with a lower carbon future, as well as the options and limitations for greenfield and brownfield projects in targeting net-zero – including having the right mindset in your approach.

Duncan and Safina also delve into practical examples in the hydrocarbon and hard-to-abate sectors, explaining why taking a system thinking approach is so critical for success and in managing the complexity, while avoiding unintended consequences.

In this trailer for the final episode of Westwood’s Energy Transition Now  series one podcasts, David Linden speaks with Dominic Emery, Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer, at bp.

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In this final episode of this first series Energy Transition Now , Dominic Emery, Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer, bp, discusses the key themes from bp’s recently published Statistical Review, as well as the company’s own net-zero scenario compares to that of the IEA – with the lesson this provides for rapid decarbonisation of the supply side. Dominic walks us through the evolution of bp’s strategy, which includes understanding the deep challenges, taking an optimistic disposition towards the opportunity, and defining the purpose of business. 

David and Dominic the discuss the rationale for the 40% reduction ion hydrocarbon production by 2030, the approach and ambitions regarding emissions reductions, the changing nature of returns vs cash flow, and then opportunities for integration across the value chain. Dominic also highlights the importance supporting ‘greening companies’ if we are to achieve the Paris goals.

This week with  Energy Transition Now  , Emeliana Rice-Oxley, Vice President, Exploration in Upstream Business PETRONAS joins the podcast.

Graeme Bagley, Westwood’s Global Head of Exploration & Appraisal also joins this episode, as the discussion with Emeliana leads through the future of oil and gas exploration in the light of the Energy Transition, and role of National Oil Companies (NOCs) within this. Emeliana walks us through Petronas’ three-pronged strategy of maximising cash generators, expanding its core business and stepping out (into new energies). The conversation moves onto the implications this has for the exploration community, with a continued focus on value, lower cost and faster pace, but also the emphasis on a lower carbon footprint. Emeliana then addresses the broader role of the exploration function in areas such as CCS and Geothermal and speaks to the challenge of retaining and attracting the necessary talent.

https://www.westwoodenergy.com/news/video-podcasts/energy-transition-now-podcast-episode-7-with-emeliana-rice-oxley

 

In this trailer for the sixth episode of Westwood’s Energy Transition Now  podcasts, David Linden speaks with Clara Altobell, VP ESG and Business Innovation, Serica Energy.

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In the sixth episode of Westwood’s Energy Transition Now  podcasts, David Linden speaks with Clara Altobell, VP ESG and Business Innovation, Serica Energy.

During the discussion, Clara explains the importance in having an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) lens to understand a company’s place in the Energy Transition, and the practical implications this has on corporate strategy, investment and everyday decision making. Clara also discusses some of the key issues facing Serica and oil and gas companies, including how to manage the UK’s twin goals of maximising economic recovery and achieving net-zero, and the role that carbon pricing mechanisms such as the EU / UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) play in bringing about change in the sector. She also talks about her own ESG journey and the lessons learnt along the way.

More information at:
https://www.westwoodenergy.com/news/video-podcasts/energy-transition-now-podcast-episode-6-with-clara-altobell

In the fifth episode of Westwood’s Energy Transition Now podcasts, David Linden speaks with Grete Tveit, SVP Low Carbon Solutions, Equinor.

In the aftermath of the recent Capital Markets Day, Grete discusses the step change in Equnior’s energy transition ambitions and how it will achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 for scope 1, 2 and 3. Grete speaks about the importance of CCS and Clean Hydrogen (blue but also green) to Equnior’s strategy – both for Equnior’s own emissions and in the decarbonisation of our economies. She explains why the oil and gas industry is particularly well placed to lead in CCS and Hydrogen, as well as the wide range of projects that Equinor is pursuing with its partners in the UK and Norway. Grete and David also discuss the barriers to deploying these technologies at scale.

In the fourth episode of Westwood’s Energy Transition Now podcasts1, David Linden speaks with Jo Coleman, UK Energy Transition Manager, Shell.

During the episode, Jo provides an overview of how Shell is ‘Powering Progress’ through its energy transition strategy, including how the company is now aligned to the 1.5 degree (rather than 2 degree) target of the Paris Agreement. Jo speaks about the need to change in step with society, and the importance of collaboration and partnerships to achieving this. The conversation also turns to the nuances of the energy transition in the UK, and the activities Shell is pursuing in support of this – including the need to reduce its own emissions, as well as those of its customers through e-mobility, integrated green power, CCS and Hydrogen.