The Off Site Podcast

Power, Podiums & Processing: Nuclear Learning Curves, Brisbane's Olympic Push & France's AI Gambit


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Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three major developments reshaping the global infrastructure landscape:

⚛️ Nuclear Power's Learning Curve: Dive into the UK's nuclear ambitions through Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C projects. Discover how Hinkley's budget grew from £18 billion to £46 billion, the challenges of replicating designs, and what this means as 31 countries plan to triple their nuclear capacity by 2050.

🏅 Brisbane Olympics 2032 Infrastructure Challenge: An in-depth analysis of the $50 billion infrastructure pipeline needed for the games, including the demand for 10,000+ workers, 14,000 hotel rooms, and multiple transport projects. Compare this with London 2012's successful legacy and explore the risks of concentrated construction activity in Southeast Queensland.

🤖 Project France AI: Explore France's ambitious €109 billion AI infrastructure investment, including Europe's largest data center development. Understand how this positions France against the US's Project Stargate and examine different national approaches to AI infrastructure development.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

04:33 - Nuclear Power Discussion

16:44 - Brisbane Olympics Infrastructure Analysis

29:25 - French AI Investment Plans

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The Off Site PodcastBy Carlos Carvalho & Jason Lancini