Beste The Energy Policy Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Africa’s energy ‘transformation’ 33:44

14d ago33:44

33:44

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. The 54 countries that make up Africa face some of the same energy and climate challenges as nations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, but in many cases the hurdles and obstacles are more varied and more difficult to overcome. Climate…

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Renewable energy’s forgotten source 26:42

29d ago26:42

26:42

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. More than half of the world’s total supply of renewable energy is provided by bioenergy, a fact often forgotten in energy transition debates. Its contribution to sectors like heating is, in particular, an integral part of the energy …

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Waste not, want not 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Waste-to-energy power generation in Europe is not insignificant. More than 5 gigawatts of capacity is installed and there are plans in some countries to add more. The negative impact on the environment, climate and human health is we…

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Keeping the lid on the climate Pandora’s Box 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Emission reductions are the primary way to address climate change. But if the international community is not able to slash greenhouse gases quickly enough or if leftover emissions persist, then the climate may still need a helping ha…

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Who you gonna call? CO2-busters! 36:25

2M ago36:25

36:25

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Removing CO2 from the atmosphere is set to be big business in the coming years. Johan Börje joins the show to explain what is needed to scale carbon removals up and what challenges need to be overcome. Carbon removals will be crucial…

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Riding out the rough bump in the EV road 35:36

3M ago35:36

35:36

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Transport’s electrification is gathering pace but it’s not quick enough for some. 2024 has been branded a disappointing year for EV sales and some have even suggested that this is the beginning of a dip. But is this true? Or is 2024 …

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How to build a wind farm 32:41

3M ago32:41

32:41

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Look out of a plane window when you are flying over the sea or peer at the horizon from a ferry these days and chances are good that you will see giant wind turbine blades looming out of the deep. Offshore wind is generating more and…

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Rise of the climate court cases 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Global climate action is not restricted to protesting in the streets. Legal courts are increasingly playing a bigger role in the fight for a decarbonised world. As cases against companies and even governments are becoming more common…

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Giving renewables an extra helping hand 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Renewables are going from strength to strength in many European countries. Everyone is making some sort of progress towards their targets but if current trends continue, the EU will fall short of its benchmarks. That is why there are…

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At the farmers carbon market 39:44

6M ago39:44

39:44

Farming emissions are not falling at the same rate that they are in sectors like power generation or industry. Complex factors like land-use change and livestock emissions make agriculture’s carbon footprint a difficult beast to tame. Factors like food production, geopolitics and strong cultural ties almost make an already complex decarbonisation c…

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Great British Clean Tech 30:03

6M ago30:03

30:03

Clean technologies are the indispensable hardware of the energy transition. Whether its wind turbines, grid components or futuristic fusion power, without clean tech, we won’t get anywhere. The United Kingdom has proven itself to be an attractive place to develop and scale up clean technologies but the sector has begun to lose momentum and stagnate…

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Democratising carbon markets 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

Parts of the world that have introduced some form of carbon pricing have been able to disconnect their emissions from economic growth, thanks largely to the polluter-pays principle. But there is somewhat of a disconnect between carbon markets and the most important part of the energy transition: consumers. So is it possible to democratise emissions…

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Preparing Europe’s grid for tomorrow 28:39

7M ago28:39

28:39

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Grids are a key part of Europe’s energy system but they need a massive overhaul to be ready for the growth in renewables and electricity demand expected up to 2050. Kristian Ruby joins the Policy Dispatch to look at the current situa…

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Naphtha flow from Africa's Dangote refinery boosting product tankers 16:54

7M ago16:54

16:54

Nigeria's Dangote refinery, built at a cost of $20 billion and is Africa's largest, has started exporting naphtha to North Asian markets at a time when the clean tanker market is witnessing prolonged firmness. The naphtha flow from Dangote is adding to the ton-mile demand in the clean tanker sector and this could be boosting the clean tanker market…

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District heating: a European champion? 31:45

7M ago31:45

31:45

Heating soaks up a huge amount of energy demand and is responsible for an equally significant amount of carbon emissions. Technology likes heatpumps and more efficient buildings are starting to have an impact on both accounts. Bankwatch Network’s Morgan Henley, the group’s head of EU heating decarbonisation campaigning, joins the Policy Dispatch to…

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To boldly go… 34:26

9M ago34:26

34:26

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. ‘Impossible’ is not in the vocabulary of Swiss explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard. He was the first person to fly non-stop around the world in a hot air balloon and the first to do the same in a solar-powered plane. Picca…

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Winds from far far away 35:43

9M ago35:43

35:43

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Wind power in Europe continues to set records. Concerns over supply chains and geopolitical issues have posed challenges but have not derailed progress. Developments in the North Sea continue at a great pace but it is not Europe’s on…

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What's next for oil following China's announcement of its 2024 targets? 15:02

10M ago15:02

15:02

Economic power-house China has set out 10 targets for 2024, which is pro-growth for oil demand, keen on energy security, and prioritizing accelerated industry modernization and development of new productive forces. In this episode of Platts Oil Markets podcast, Managing Editor for refined oil products, Wanda Wang has invited China experts Grace Lee…

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Policies, politics and partings 23:12

10M ago23:12

23:12

After several great years, Capitol Crude is coming to an end. We want to thank all our listeners for tuning in and supporting us over the years. Going forward, you can find Jasmin and Kate contributing to other S&P Global Commodity Insights podcasts, including Platts Oil Markets, Commodities Focus, and Future Energy. For our last episode, American …

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Fine-tuning the future of electric cars 44:51

10M ago44:51

44:51

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Electrification of road transport has asserted itself as the leading decarbonisation for four-wheeled vehicles. Manufacturers are investing billions in new EV models and governments are following suit with the infrastructure needed t…

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Rumored weakening of tailpipe emissions rule would move US in wrong direction, analyst says 17:56

10M ago17:56

17:56

The Environmental Protection Agency last April pitched its strongest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and trucks. But reports have surfaced that the EPA may be planning to soften that regulation. Dave Cook, senior vehicles analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists, joined the podcast to share why he believes any weak…

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LNG exports, pauses, climate impacts: Are we having the wrong debate? 29:57

10M ago29:57

29:57

The US Department of Energy in late January hit “pause” on its work issuing key LNG export permits. About 30 million mt/year of probable export capacity additions in the US and Mexico are at risk because of the permitting hold. Climate activists have celebrated the White House decision as a massive win, while industry groups have warned that it cou…

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Indonesia, a captive of coal 33:25

10M ago33:25

33:25

Indonesia is the world’s eighth biggest polluter and one of the most populous countries on Earth. Its energy system is largely reliant on coal and its economy is propped up by mass exports of the polluting fossil fuel. But there is appetite to break coal’s hold over Indonesia’s energy future. A $20 billion partnership between the island nation and …

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Push for organized phasedown of oil, gas leasing on public lands turns to RMP legal fights 26:14

11M ago26:14

26:14

Under settlement agreements with environmental groups and Colorado, the Bureau of Land Management is taking another look at that the Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan, which guides the management and use of nearly a million acres of public lands and mineral estate in western Colorado. Among the amendments it is considering to the Trump-era plan …

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The tides are high 38:50

11M ago38:50

38:50

The majority of countries around the world have some sort of coastline. That means that they have access to natural resources that could soon make a substantial impact on the energy transition: waves and tides. Water is a proven energy source: countries with the right geography have used hydropower to generate green electricity for decades. Now the…

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Will US confront Iran? Analyst says it must to stop Houthi attacks on major oil shipping route 25:28

11M ago25:28

25:28

Threats to the flow of crude supplies have worsened in recent weeks with oil and petroleum products tankers among targets struck by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Foreign policy and international energy specialist Brenda Shaffer, a professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School, joined the podcast to discuss not only the latest developments in t…

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Ethanol industry wants more options to be part of US climate solution: ACE CEO 22:20

11M ago22:20

22:20

The ethanol industry is angling to be a bigger part of the US decarbonization strategy, but so far, the Biden administration has sent some mixed signals on the issue. For instance, the Treasury Department has made some policy decisions that could provide some big opportunities for ethanol, but the Environmental Protection Agency is slow walking oth…

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Looking back at COP28 41:24

11M ago41:24

41:24

COP28 generated plenty of headlines during the two weeks it ran. Emission pledges, new alliances, policy agreements, informal deals and various other announcements flooded the airwaves and email inboxes. Add in the emotional aspect that is now a hallmark of top level climate talks and you would be forgiven for finding the whole thing an overwhelmin…

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Oil and gas companies opening wallets as lease sales grow scarcer 15:58

11M ago15:58

15:58

The Biden administration in December signed off on a plan to conduct the fewest oil and gas lease sales in history, with just three auctions in the Gulf of Mexico planned in the next five years. Now, oil and gas companies are changing their bidding strategies to scoop up leases when they are available. George Laguros, a technical research principal…

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Is the oil, gas patch M&A hot streak here to stay? 14:56

12M ago14:56

14:56

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence data, oil and gas deals topped $271 billion in value in 2023, more than doubling the value of deals made in 2022. Bruce On, EY’s US West region energy strategy and transactions leader, joined the podcast to discuss this wave of consolidation, whether it will continue and just how the oil sector is managin…

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Guyana is a wildcard in Venezuelan sanctions picture: consultant 24:59

1y ago24:59

24:59

In October, the US agreed to ease sanctions on Venezuela in exchange for progress toward a fair election next year. But Venezuela has not fully held up its side of the US sanctions deal, and now it is threatening to annex the oil-rich Essequibo region of neighboring Guyana. David Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn Global Strategies LLC, joins to podcast…

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Oil sector advised to "Be vigilant, not afraid" in facing wave of climate lawsuits 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

There are more than two dozen cases filed by US cities and states pending, with allegations that Big Oil knew about the dangers of burning fossil fuels and actively hid that information from consumers and investors. Lauren Varnado, an oil and gas trial lawyer and Houston office managing partner at the law firm of Michelman & Robinson, joined the po…

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Winter is coming: Can gas, power sectors move from finger pointing to joint coordination? 20:33

1y ago20:33

20:33

Heading into this winter, relatively mild weather is forecast, but utility regulators have warned that an extended bout of extreme winter weather could stress infrastructure and present problems once again. Though progress has been made enhance winter preparedness, the interconnected nature of the gas and power industries remains a key concern. Jos…

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Methane in the membrane 39:20

1y ago39:20

39:20

Methane is the greenhouse gas that often lives in the shadow of its more infamous cousin, carbon dioxide. But methane is a massive problem nonetheless due to its fast-acting impact on the climate.Global action is starting to take off and will be on the agenda at the COP28 summit. The European Union recently agreed on new rules that will aim to redu…

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New underground mapping may mean more oil and gas, fewer cut trees 19:59

1y ago19:59

19:59

The climate impact of fossil fuels is in the spotlight as world leaders prepare to head to the COP28 climate negotiations in the United Arab Emirates. Environmental impacts arise from many steps in the oil and gas production process, including the underground mapping that must be done before companies can drill wells. The seismic survey process req…

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US Elections 2024: For Republicans, energy dialogue still possible 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

With this year’s elections barely in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 US elections are just one year away. Already, there are questions about how energy policy, climate change and prices at the pump will play into this election cycle. Capitol Crude spoke with a Democratic and a Republican strategist for their take on these issues. Last week, Antjuan …

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US Elections 2024: For Democrats, climate ‘a frontline priority’ 18:39

1y ago18:39

18:39

It’s November, and that means US elections are just one year away. But how will energy policy, climate change and prices at the pump play into this election cycle? Capitol Crude spoke with a Democratic and a Republican strategist for their take. We’re going to present their views over two episodes. First up this week, you’ll hear from Antjuan Seawr…

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Power of AI: Skynet precursor or energy gamechanger? 23:15

1y ago23:15

23:15

Capitol Crude and Energy Evolution join forces to co-host today's episode, all about artificial intelligence being deployed in the energy and mining sectors. This week's guests are some of the journalists from the S&P Global Commodity Insights newsroom who worked together to write an expansive series of articles on the impact of AI. The pieces look…

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Biden’s got 99 problems but geopolitical doldrums ain’t one 25:31

1y ago25:31

25:31

Some 50 years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the oil markets are again bracing for potential disruptions after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent bombardment of Gaza. ClearView Energy Partners managing director Kevin Book joined the podcast to discuss the possible impacts to global oil supplies from the Israeli-Hamas fight a…

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Tiny nuclear meets big oil: Can micro reactors reduce oil and gas operations emissions? 19:56

1y ago19:56

19:56

Oil and gas production, transport and processing account for almost 15% of total energy-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, and the use of the oil and gas results in another 40% of emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. Powering upstream oil and gas facilities with low-emissions electricity is one way to cut emissions from …

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Fed up with new US offshore drilling plan, will oil sector say bye, bye, bye to Gulf of Mexico? 21:32

1y ago21:32

21:32

In about two months, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to formally approve a new National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, putting a five-year offshore leasing plan back on the books after the country’s previous program expired over a year ago. As one could imagine, the oil industry was not pleased to hear that only thr…

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Green New Zealand 36:21

1y ago36:21

36:21

New Zealand Aotearoa is infamous for its breath-taking scenery, remote location in the Pacific Ocean, all-conquering rugby team and being the backdrop for the Lord of the Rings. 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' is, like every other country on Earth, presented with some difficult and complex energy transition hurdles that will have to be overcome.…

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Decarbonizing cement and concrete - major opportunity, or death by a thousand cuts? 16:18

1y ago16:18

16:18

Fossil fuels used for power and vehicles have been in the spotlight as the Biden Administration seeks to reduce economy-wide carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050. But the US industrial sector is also a key source of carbon emissions, accounting for one-third of all energy related domestic greenhouse gas emissions, according to the US Department of …

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Show me the money: Oil sector walks tightrope to drive shareholder returns 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

19:30

Compared with 2014, the last time oil prices surged to the triple digits, the top 50 US oil and gas companies analyzed by EY more than tripled their earnings last year, according to EY’s annual E&P benchmarking study and earnings analysis. And improved efficiency of exploration and production operations and a commitment to capital discipline are al…

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The Balkan Express 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

39:46

Transport in the Balkans leaves a lot to be desired. Badly connected and lacking investment, the region sorely needs a mobility policy boost. This week, one of the top officials tasked with doing just that joins the show.In Europe’s southeast, the Balkan peninsula has a transport dilemma. Relatively short distances between cities take hours to navi…

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Arctic battle not over: AIDEA comes out swinging in fight to drill within ANWR 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

17:38

On Sept. 6, the Biden administration took steps to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to block oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, cancelling the last remaining oil and gas leases within ANWR. But the holders of those leases -- Alaska’s state-owned development finance corporation, the Alaska Industrial Development and…

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There she blows: Interior whales on oil industry with offshore leasing restrictions 26:32

1+ y ago26:32

26:32

The Interior Department is set to hold Lease Sale 261 on Sept. 27, but oil and gas producers are not happy with the leasing terms and stipulations that Interior has put forth for this sale. Their main issue is with a voluntary settlement agreement the Biden administration entered into with environmental groups in July intended to protect the endang…

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Sparking the transition 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

Decarbonisation is happening across sectors, and although the pace may at times be less than required, the direction of travel is generally the correct one. Industries and businesses are all starting to actively engage with the energy transition in one shape or another. That means there is a role for firms to help other companies clean up their act…

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Is the oil market ready to say goodbye to King Dollar? 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

17:55

The G7-led coalition’s price cap imposed on Russian crude is set to be tested as oil prices rise. At the same time, the greenback’s supremacy in global oil trade is being challenged. Rachel Ziemba, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security and global consulting firm Horizon Engage’s senior advisor on sanctions, delves into …

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Reality check: Oil, gas pays the bills as green ambitions not filling order books 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

A new report from the Energy Industries Council found that energy supply chain bosses are not seeing all the hype and ambitious net-zero pledges translate into consistent and profitable work on green projects. EIC CEO Stuart Broadley contends that at the end of the day, if the volume and profitability metrics for net-zero solutions aren’t showing u…

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