Energy Transition Solutions

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Malcolm Ross, Founder, Heat-in-Motion, and Gordon Baier, CEO, Gigawatt, Inc. They discuss innovative approaches to geothermal energy, integrated industrial parks, and the future of low-carbon energy solutions. They explore how location, technology, and policy can unlock new opportunities in the energy transition. They walk through this discussion using Gigawatt’s flagship location

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Joseph Bonafin, Director, Next Generation Geothermal Projects at Turboden. They explore the latest advancements in geothermal energy, focusing on Turboden’s innovative organic ranking cycle technology and its role in scaling up geothermal power to meet global energy demands. Key discussion points include the ever-growing energy market and how turbine supply chain can keep up with

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Johan Karlsson from ABB. They discuss the total energy market, the critical need for increased electricity supply, the potential for efficiency improvements in electrical motors, and how these advancements can support the global energy transition. Johan’s book recommendation: Factfulness by Hans Rosling: https://a.co/d/0ahDlJJh Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:00 The reality of ele

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, about tungsten, junior mining, and why reshoring critical minerals matters for the energy transition and U.S. industrial supply chains. Oliver explains how two past-producing Nevada projects could help restore domestic tungsten production in a market that is heavily dependent on foreign supply. They also discuss permitting, processing,

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Andrea Meroni, Segment Leader – Turbine Electrification at ABB Motion. He discusses the transformative potential of electrifying large turbines used in heavy industry, exploring the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of this shift. We delve into real-world examples, challenges, and the future of this as part of the energy transition. Chapters 00:00 Introductions 01:23 Un

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, Joe Batir hosts co-chairs of the 2026 IMAGE conference, Molly Turko and Edith Miller. They discuss the evolution of energy conferences, the importance of volunteering, and how societies can make a broader societal impact. They share insights on adapting to industry changes, fostering soft skills, and inspiring the next generation of geoscientists. Chapters 00:00 Introductions 04:01 The Value of Volunteeri