In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Ram Seetharam, the ROICE Executive Director, at the University of Houston, discussing new life for old energy assets. The conversation covers the potential for reusing decommissioned oil and gas platforms for renewable energy projects, including offshore wind, hydrogen production, and CO2 sequestration. Ram shares insights from his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and emphasizes the importance of techno-economic analysis in determining the feasibility of these projects. The discussion also highlights the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to cleaner energy sources and the collaborative efforts needed to make this vision a reality.

Episode Links

https://uh.edu/energy/ssi/roice/index.php

https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-houston

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ram-seetharam

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