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The real cost of eFuels: Closing the gap with fossil fuels through technology, location and policy

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This podcast episode discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with e-fuels as a viable alternative to fossil fuels in the decarbonization...

A breakthrough in styrene catalyst technology: An interview with Dr. Wolf Spaether of Clariant

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In this episode, Danny Clayton, Director of Sales for Electrification, Automation and Digitalization, and Bjørn Rasch, Head of Technology Management...

Revolutionizing operations: AI's Impact on the processing industry

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From our sister publication World Oil, this episode features Greg Trostel and Gil Cohen discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence...

Decarbonizing industry: The intersection of AI and natural gas

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In this conversation, Devin Pillay, Global Segment President for Heavy Industries at Schneider Electric, discusses the critical intersection of AI and...