Show Notes: Episode 7 - Navigating Global Energy Shifts 

Host: Lukas Schirren, MSc student, Sustainable Energy Futures, Imperial College London 

Guest: Dr. Yousef Alshammari, CEO of CMarkits, Energy Strategist 

In this episode, Lukas Schirren speaks with Dr. Yousef Alshammari about the global shifts affecting energy markets, from COVID-19’s impact to geopolitical changes. They delve into the interplay between fossil fuels and renewables and discuss how to navigate these complexities toward a sustainable future. 

Dr. Alshammari shares insights from his career as an award-winning energy analyst and offers guidance on addressing the challenges facing the energy sector today. 

Chapters: 

• 00:00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview 
• 00:00:30 – Guest Introduction: Dr. Yousef Alshammari 
• 00:01:14 – Background and Journey in the Energy Sector 
• 00:02:27 – Founding CMarkits and Key Industry Insights 
• 00:04:06 – Influence of PhD on Career and Perspective Shift on Energy 
• 00:06:17 – Expanding Beyond Oil: Renewables and EVs 
• 00:09:07 – Working with OPEC and UNECE for Decarbonisation 
• 00:11:23 – OPEC’s Role in the Global Energy Transition 
• 00:13:19 – Geopolitical Influence on Oil and Gas 
• 00:19:02 – The Gas Crisis and Its Impact on Energy Markets 
• 00:22:27 – Renewable Systems and Limitations 
• 00:27:11 – The Importance of Natural Gas as a Transition Fuel 
• 00:30:23 – Challenges in Achieving 100% Renewable Energy 
• 00:33:32 – AI and Digitalisation in Energy Systems 
• 00:36:18 – COVID-19 and Its Lasting Effects on Energy Markets 
• 00:40:22 – Oil Price Volatility Post-COVID and Geopolitical Events 
• 00:46:55 – COP28, COP29, and Future Technologies 
• 00:52:20 – Sustainability, Energy Security, and Climate Justice 
• 00:54:08 – Closing Remarks & How to Connect with Dr. Alshammari 

Additional Links: 

• Additional Links: 
• CMarkits: https://www.cmarkits.com/ 
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): https://www.iaea.org/ 
• United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE): https://unece.org/ 
• University of Vienna: https://www.univie.ac.at/ 
• OPEC: https://www.opec.org/ 
• International Energy Agency (IEA): https://www.iea.org/ 
• Energy Institute: https://www.energyinst.org/ 
• Sustainable Energy Futures Programme - Imperial College London: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/sustainable-energy-futures/ 

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