Episodes

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June 24, 2024

The economics and feasibility of CCS in hard-to-abate sectors

Join Rhys Timson on the Carbon Economist podcast as he engages with Seth Haskell, a research analyst at Global Energy Infrastructure, in a deep dive into carbon capture and storage (CCS) for industrial use. Discover the sectors leading in CCS implementation, their successes and the hurdles they face. Explore the feasibility of scaling CCS for hard-to-abate sectors like steel and cement, and examine the role of government support and economic factors in driving the CCS agenda.
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May 10, 2024

U.S. Gulf Coast CCUS initiatives and industry dynamics

Join Stuart Penson on the Carbon Economist Podcast as we explore the CCUS landscape on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Learn how major firms like TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and Chevron are driving developments with strategic acquisitions and projects such as the Bayou Bend, Harvest Bend, and Coastal Bend.
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April 19, 2024

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Voluntary Carbon Market

In this episode of the Carbon Economist podcast, Stuart Henson delves into the evolving dynamics of the voluntary carbon credits market. Stuart examines the recent surge in demand, contrasting it with persistent allegations of greenwashing. Key developments include tightened industry standards and a notable rule change by the Science Based Targets Initiative, potentially allowing companies to count voluntary credits against Scope 3 emissions. Join us as we explore these pivotal shifts and their ...
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March 8, 2024

Modular compression solutions to scale up CCUS

The deployment of CCS and CCUS globally is accelerating as it now widely acknowledged as one of the key technologies for achieving net-zero and the limiting of global warming to 1.5 degrees. Crucial to the performance of all carbon capture systems as the industry scales up is CO2 compression. Carbon Economist is delighted to host this exclusive podcast with MAN Energy Solutions to explore its unique range of technologies in this key area. With its unrivalled expertise and skills, MAN Energy Solu...
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Feb. 28, 2024

The Power of Carbon Capture and Digital Transformation

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of carbon capture and storage (CCS), a pivotal technology in the fight against climate change. Joining us are two esteemed guests from Schneider Electric: Rajesh Sharma, Global Director of Strategy for Digital and Energy Transition Solutions, and Ahmed Sfar, Director of Business Development. Together, they explore the intricacies of CCS, discussing its critical role in sustainability and decarbonization, the impact of digitalization and...