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Global Warming To Exceed 2 Degrees Celsius Limit By 2050: Exxon
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Global-Warming-To-Exceed-2-Degrees-Celsius-Limit-By-2050-Exxon.html

ExxonMobil Global Outlook, the study cited: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/publications/global-outlook/co2-emissions-projected-to-fall-by-2050

The energy crisis is coming to the boil
https://www.woodmac.com/blogs/the-edge/the-energy-crisis-is-coming-to-the-boil/

Europe Holds Emergency Diesel Talks
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/europe_holds_emergency_diesel_talks-01-oct-2026-184749-article/

Shell backs $23 billion LNG Canada expansion in boost to Carney’s ‘energy superpower’ push
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/29/shell-canada-lng-carney-oil-gas-energy.html

Aramco weighs standalone gas unit with potential $100 bln valuation
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/aramco-weighs-standalone-gas-unit-161151992.html

McKinsey Global Energy Perspective 2026: shifting demand drives energy expansion as uncertainty reshapes the global outlook
https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/01102026/mckinsey-global-energy-perspective-2026-shifting-demand-drives-energy-expansion-as-uncertainty-reshapes-the-global-outlook/

Canada backs C$44 billion Pacific Link oil export pipeline
https://ocean-energyresources.com/2026/10/05/canada-backs-c44-billion-pacific-link-oil-export-pipeline/

MRPL refinery fire at coker-adjacent plant kills one, injures another
https://www.ogj.com/refining-processing/news/55408956/mrpl-refinery-fire-at-coker-adjacent-plant-kills-one-injures-another

EIA: US exports of propane reached records
https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/02102026/eia-us-exports-of-propane-records-in-1h26/

Dallas Fed survey: More than one in five firms plan to grow capex in 2027
https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/news/55408837/dallas-fed-survey-more-than-one-in-five-firms-plan-to-grow-capex-in-2027

We’re Teaching Kids Scarcity in an Age of Abundance
https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2026/08/16/were_teaching_kids_scarcity_in_an_age_of_abundance_1200678.html

‘Wake up’ – Scottish shadow secretary in blistering attack on Labour and the SNP
https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/604574/wake-up-scottish-shadow-secretary-in-blistering-attack-on-labour-and-the-snp/

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This week’s conversation goes deep into spotlighting the convergence between Future of Energy and Future of Work. We sit down with Katie Mehnert and John Mossop of the Bee Suite to wrap-up on the engagements from Houston Energy & Climate Week. This one is timely for anyone facing job insecurity or who may be wondering about where they belong. The Energy Basket Podcast is where audiences can connect with emerging technology, new energy projects, and product/service portfolios in Oil & Energy. We push resources for career transitions, and we host conversations with people that model what’s in demand for this moment.

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In this episode, Martyn Fear, COO of Promethean Energy, talks with Host, Elena Melchert, about the complex world of offshore well decommissioning, the challenges faced, and innovative solutions to optimize costs and safety in the industry.

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https://info.promethean-energy.com/upstreampodcast

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Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner.

Summary
In this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Johan Karlsson from ABB. They discuss the total energy market, the critical need for increased electricity supply, the potential for efficiency improvements in electrical motors, and how these advancements can support the global energy transition.

Johan’s book recommendation:
Factfulness by Hans Rosling: https://a.co/d/0ahDlJJh

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:00 The reality of electricity supply constraints
11:58 Technological advances in motor efficiency and control
18:00 Financial and environmental benefits of efficiency upgrades
20:13 ABB’s world record high-efficiency motor in India
25:58 When to upgrade or replace electrical equipment
30:03 The payback and long-term savings of efficiency investments
31:59 Final Questions, Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Brad LaPorte, Chief Marketing Officer at Morphisec, shares insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, especially within critical infrastructure like oil and gas. He discusses the unique challenges of protecting interconnected systems and connected worker safety platforms from cyber threats, including ransomware groups like Keelin and Dark Side. Brad emphasizes the importance of preemptive cybersecurity strategies and introduces Morphisec’s innovative solutions to safeguard assets and personnel.

Contact Brad LaPorte via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brad-laporte
Company Website: www.morphisec.com

In this episode, Russell interviews Matt Smith, CEO and founder of My Pass Global, a pioneering platform transforming how critical industries manage workforce credentials. Discover how their innovative skills passport and verification system enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across global energy, mining, and industrial sectors.
Contact Matt Smith via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattsmith000
Company Website: mypassglobal.com

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SUMMARY:
In Episode 45, Rama Oruganti said effective edge agents were years out and cyber was the big risk. Twenty episodes later we revisit these predictions. The agents arrived in months. It turns out the fracture is accountability.
He calls it the “apprentice inversion”: the model talks like a coworker and acts like a boss. Authority moved up. Accountability didn’t. Follow the green checkmark and you’re compliant. Override it and if the model is wrong, you should have known better.
Capability isn’t the bottleneck. Trust, guardrails, and who owns the knowledge in your head are.

GUEST: Rama Oruganti

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Claudia Molina, Founder and President of SeguEN shares her journey through the energy industry, her insights on innovation, and her new book ‘Energy Mavericks’ that highlights servant leadership and technological breakthroughs across energy sectors.

LINKS
About Energy Mavericks: Energy Mavericks by Claudia Molina
About SeguEN: AI Systems for Energy & Subsurface Operations | SeguEN
About Claudia Molina: (2) Claudia Molina, MDS, MBA, P. ENG. | LinkedIn

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N.W.T. Minister Caitlin Cleveland discusses the region’s next chapter, from critical minerals and AI, to infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, and workforce development.

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Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner.

Summary
In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, about tungsten, junior mining, and why reshoring critical minerals matters for the energy transition and U.S. industrial supply chains. Oliver explains how two past-producing Nevada projects could help restore domestic tungsten production in a market that is heavily dependent on foreign supply. They also discuss permitting, processing, project de-risking, and why tungsten is increasingly important for defense and nuclear fusion. Joe closes by connecting the conversation to geothermal and the broader need for a diversified clean energy future.

Oliver’s Book Recommendation:
Never Rest on your Ores by Norma Keevil: https://a.co/d/0bIlywlL

Timestamps
00:25 – Joe introduces Guardian Metal Resources and the tungsten focus
03:42 – What “junior miner” means and how the business model works
06:08 – Why tungsten is critical and where it is used
09:28 – Defense demand, cutting tools, and tungsten’s role in fusion
12:32 – Guardian’s Nevada projects and why there is no current U.S. mine supply
20:30 – Economics, price volatility, and why the projects still make sense
26:44 – Why reopening a mine requires so much technical and environmental work
33:19 – Why the U.S. processing chain already exists for tungsten
39:01 – Production estimates, U.S. consumption, and market share potential
41:35 – Timeline confidence, government support, and staffing challenges
46:49 – Final Questions

Useful Links:
Oliver’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-friesen-9056aa49/
Guardian Metal Resources: https://guardianmetalresources.com/
Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/

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