The Energy Podcast
How is the world meeting growing energy demand while reducing carbon dioxide emissions? From renewable energy to the world of AI, join us on The Energy Podcast to find out more. Listen and subscribe in your preferred podcast player below.
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Season 6
Can AI get the world to net-zero faster?
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are helping the energy industry accelerate the transition to a low carbon future. The Energy Podcast explores how AI is being used today, and discusses how to unleash its potential.
Presented by Eno Alfred-Adeogun. Featuring Kate Kallot, founder and chief executive officer of Amini, Bob Flint, CEO of Mirico and Amy Challen, Shell鈥檚 global head of AI. Additional reporting by Claire Fran莽ois and Berry Mulder.
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Season 5
How can economies thrive while the world cuts carbon?
As countries across the world strive to reach their climate targets, they must make sure that the move to a cleaner energy system supports economic growth. The Energy Podcast explores this difficult balancing act.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Rob Charnock of the Metis Institute for Climate Strategy, academic and adviser Dr Yvonne Maingey-Muriuki and Shell鈥檚 Chief Economist Dr Mallika Ishwaran.
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Is there a role for oil and gas in the journey to net zero?
As the world grapples with the challenge of climate change, the energy industry is under immense pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to deliver the secure and affordable energy people need today. Is switching to renewables the only way to reach net zero, and can oil and gas be part of the solution?
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Bassam Fattouh of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Sian Lloyd-Rees of Mainstream Renewable Power and Shell's Zo毛 Yujnovich.
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Are roads ready for electric vehicles?
The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming and widespread adoption of EVs is critical if countries are to realise their climate ambitions. But every new EV on the road increases the demand for convenient, affordable charging. The Energy Podcast investigates how the world is meeting this infrastructure challenge.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Elizabeth Connelly of the International Energy Agency, Lucie Mattera from ChargeUP Europe, Ingrid Malmgrem of Plug-In America and Shell鈥檚 Istvan Kapitany.
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How can carbon markets limit climate change?
Carbon markets are advancing on a global level, following the first country-to-country trades at COP27. The Energy Podcast investigates how carbon pricing works and examines what role it can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Hasan Muslemani of the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, Andrea Bonzanni from the International Emissions Trading Association and Shell鈥檚 Dr Malek Al-Chalabi. Additional contribution from Stephen Kansuk, United Nations, Ghana.
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Can a divided world tackle climate change?
One year after Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, The Energy Podcast investigates the impact of recent events on the global energy transition, drawing on Shell鈥檚 two latest Scenarios: Sky 2050 and Archipelagos.
Presented by Julia Streets, featuring L谩szl贸 Varr贸, head of Shell鈥檚 Scenarios team, and Dr Nat Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES).
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Season 4
1.5 C and鈥 what鈥檚 next?
With COP27 closed out, The Energy Podcast hears different perspectives from people who attended the conference in Egypt, and their views on what needs to happen next.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Rebekah Shirley, World Resources Institute Africa; Susan Shannon, Shell; Eduarda Zoghbi, Global Student Energy; Andrea Bonzanni, International Emissions Trading Association.
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1.5 C and鈥 turning ambition into action
The 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP27, will be taking place in Egypt between 6 and 18 November, with a strong focus on Africa. As the conference gets underway, The Energy Podcast takes a look at what to expect.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Prudence Glorious, Chief Purpose Officer at Tanzanian impact firm PZG PR, and Shell鈥檚 Chief Climate Change Adviser, David Hone.
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1.5 C and鈥 chemicals
In the third episode of our series on heavy industry we explore chemicals. From T-shirts to medicines to cars, our modern-day lives are filled with products made from chemicals. But the industry produces a lot of CO2 鈹 so what can be done to reduce these emissions? The Energy Podcast investigates.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Peter Goult from Systemiq, Naoko Ishii from the University of Tokyo and Robin Mooldijk from Shell. Additional reporting by Alexander Mante.
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1.5 C and鈥 steel
In the second of our series on heavy industry, we take a look at steel... It鈥檚 strong, it dominates every modern city, and it鈥檚 supporting developing economies. But its production generates a lot of carbon emissions. The Energy Podcast investigates.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Professor Leora Dresselhaus-Marais from Stanford University and Lene Hviid from Shell鈥檚 metals division. Additional reporting by Judith Durkin.
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1.5 C and鈥 cement
1.5 C 鈥 and cement鈥 it鈥檚 all around us. But producing it generates a huge amount of CO2 every year. So, what can be done to take carbon out of the cement-making process? The Energy Podcast investigates.
Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Kristin Myskja, Director General of the Climate, Industry and Technology Department at the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, and Audny van Helden, VP Energy Marketing, Sectors and Decarbonisation, Shell. Additional reporting by Judith Durkin.
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Special episode: How blockchain is changing energy
Blockchain is making new forms of collaboration possible. But what does this mean for the world and energy?
Join our panel of experts as they bring blockchain to life.
32 mins
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Season 3
Latest episode: How AI is answering the call of sustainability
What innovations and systems look set to change the energy landscape and is AI ultimately the key to lowering emissions?
Questions expertly examined at Web Summit. In case you missed it, listen to the panel discussion in full.
24 mins
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Brown, grey, blue, green: why does the colour of hydrogen matter?
It is earmarked as a front-runner in the quest for lower carbon, but The Energy Podcast explores why all hydrogen may not be equal when it comes to meeting climate goals.
19 mins
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The future of work: can the next generation bring energy into a new era?
Jobs in the energy industry are changing and so are the skills needed to make the energy transition happen. What will it take for the workforce to keep up and who is leading the push for new ideas?
21 mins
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Net zero by 2050: Is CCS going fast enough?
The technology is proven, but what needs to happen for carbon capture to help the world tackle climate change?
18 mins
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Carbon-neutral cities: dream or reality?
They cover just 3% of the earth鈥檚 land surface but they are responsible for more than 70% of all carbon emissions. What will it take to make cities around the world cleaner?
20 mins
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Energy in Latin America: what you need to know
In a lively debate, experts and students from across the region examine the big questions around lowering emissions by 2050.
Hosted by Georgie Barrat and featuring Andrea Heins, Chair at the Argentine Committee of the World Energy Council; Jimena Marvan Santin, Executive Director of Chapter Zero M茅xico; Thiago Barral, Executive President of the Energy Research Office and Maarten Wetselaar, Shell鈥檚 Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director.
23 mins
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Biofuels: where next?
Could the world ever be powered from waste? Growing crops for fuel instead of food remains controversial, but biofuel technology is advancing. What's the future when it comes to biofuels?
23 mins
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The 1.5C series
The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to... transform the energy system?
As COP26 closes, The Energy Podcast explores the key themes and speaks to experts who can make a difference. Featuring Mechthild Worsdorfer, IEA and Mallika Ishwaran, Shell.
11 mins
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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to... finance the drive to a net-zero future?
Featuring Huw van Steenis, UBS; Hiro Mizuno, UN Special Envoy and Jessica Uhl, Shell.
14 mins
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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to鈥 work with nature to reduce emissions?
Featuring Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute and Flora Ji Qin, Shell.
12 mins
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Season 2
Can shipping navigate to net zero?
It鈥檚 the backbone of global trade, but there鈥檚 a challenge when it comes to lowering carbon emissions. What will it take to get shipping in to shape?
25 mins
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The Great Energy Debate: your questions answered
How will the world get to net-zero emissions? Is the energy industry part of the problem or the solution? The Energy Podcast hears from students in Australia putting some of the big questions to the energy experts.
25 mins
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Are electric vehicles finally in the fast lane?
With lockdowns and remote working, transport is at a crossroads. Could COVID-19 accelerate a future green recovery?
26 mins
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Off-grid: why doesn't everyone have access to energy?
800 million people around the world live without electricity. Why? And will COVID-19 make fixing it harder?
24 mins
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Natural gas: a fuel fit for the future?
Lockdowns are being lifted, energy demand is on the rise and countries are trying to kick start their economies. Many people are calling for lower-carbon energy to be front and centre of future economic plans. Could natural gas be part of the solution?
21 mins
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Smart energy: how clever will AI become?
90% of the world鈥檚 data has been created in the last two years, and it is expected to increase five -fold over the next five years. As information floods in, algorithms and AI become smarter. What does this mean for the world and energy? We put the burning questions to a panel of AI experts.
24 mins
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Special episode - COVID-19: extraordinary stories from China
How has the pandemic changed life in China and the future of energy? And who are the people who kept life going under lockdown? The Energy Podcast takes a look at China in this special episode.
18 mins
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Season 1
Divide or unite: do the generations agree on the future of energy?
Could Shell do more to tackle climate change? And what are the challenges around the transition to lower-carbon energy? Students from the 麻豆传媒 and NL put the big questions to one of Shell's most senior leaders and energy experts.
16 mins
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Trees: one way to tackle climate change?
Can conserving and planting trees help address climate change? And if so, to what effect? As Shell launches its nature-based solution programme in the 麻豆传媒, the Energy Podcast looks at the debate.
27 mins
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Why doesn't Shell stop producing oil and gas?
Could Shell do more when it comes to tackling climate change? Why doesn't the company simply stop producing oil and gas? And is there enough understanding of the challenges of a transition to lower-carbon energy?
16 mins
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Blockchain: has the hype peaked?
It was once hailed as the technology that would change everything. From banking to shipping, retail and, of course, energy. But has the hype surrounding Blockchain now peaked? If so, what is left? Could Blockchain change the energy industry? And, before we even get there, what on earth is it?
19 mins
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Carbon capture and storage: a technology to tackle climate change?
It has been billed as hugely important in the fight against climate change. But what exactly is carbon capture and storage? How can it help meet the Paris Agreement goals? And why are there fewer than 30 working projects around the world?
17 mins
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Hydrogen: a fuel of the future?
It is the most abundant element in the universe. When produced using renewable energy, it creates no greenhouse gas emissions. So why aren't we hearing more about hydrogen? And why aren't we all driving hydrogen cars?
21 mins
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Battery technology: where could it take us?
With more electric cars and energy storage opportunities, a global race to develop battery technology is underway. How quickly is technology progressing? What is needed to breakthrough? And why should we care about batteries anyway?
20 mins
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