The Downer Difference

Fuelling new energy in a complex landscape


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In this episode of The Downer Difference, we deep dive into developing relationships with multinational partners to develop green transport corridors across the planet.


Joining us is Christian Douglas, Future Architecture Energy Lead at Downer, who shares his insights on solving complex energy transition problems in the aviation and maritime industries with French, Japanese and German partners. From his early career at Downer as a Graduate Engineer to developing new fuels for ships and planes, this is a fascinating conversation for those interested in new and emerging technologies.

 

🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

✔️ Downer’s Graduate Engineering Program and careers in energy transition

✔️ Designing a commercial-scale prototype plant to produce new eFuels for the maritime and aviation sectors

✔️ Hunting and eliminating carbon emissions across entire supply chains

✔️ Puzzling through the capability and tools needed to decarbonise businesses

✔️ Working in teams and respectfully challenging individual assumptions while developing new technology

✔️ Partnering with FACET: the Franco-Australia Centre for Energy Transition

 

This is a must-listen for leaders, graduate engineers, sustainability practitioners, contract managers, and anyone passionate about fostering a sustainable future.

 

Recommended books: Three Body Problem, Liu Cixin

Recommended music artist: Air


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The Downer DifferenceBy Downer Group