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In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with George Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ. They discuss fugitive methane emissions, and what MiQ is developing to enable the solving of this emissions problem. They discuss: – Why George left retirement to join MiQ– What exactly are fugitive methane emissions– How large are these emissions– What it […]
Joe talks about all the things on his mind from the recent past, including:– Unilever freely shares new ice cream recipes (i.e., patents) and how this is good for the environment– Book reviews (listed below) and why audio books are superior– The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene– The 50th Law by 50 Cent […]
Joe Batir moderates a panel discussing the Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office and the loan application process. Panelists: Ed Davis, Senior Consultant to the US DOE Loans Program OfficeRobert Edwards, Jr., Managing Director of Hamilton Clark Sustainable CapitalMichael Walton, Managing Partner at Energy Transition FinancePriya Swamy, Vice President of Sustainable Energy and Environment at Allegheny […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with guests while on stage at the annual Geothermal Rising Conference in Reno, NV. They talk about how to build a more cohesive geothermal industry that provides more opportunity for all. Guests included:Ann Robertson-Tait, GeothermEx / SLBKelly Blake, Ormat Te chnologiesMike Umbro, Premier Resource Management, LLCMattias Mornesten, […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Sam Schiller, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon Yield. They talk about Regenerative Agriculture and how this farming practice can store carbon in the soil of our farmlands. Specific topics covered include: • What is Regenerative Agriculture• How this practice stores carbon in the soil• How Regenerative […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Mike Umbro, Partner at Premier Resource Management (PRM). They talk about the PRM project in Kern County, California. Specific topics they cover include: Mike’s book recommendation:The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by using the links embedded. Click here to take […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Asa Carre-Burritt, Director of Policy and External Affairs at Bridger Photonics. They talk about methane leak detection and the role of aerial data collection in this space. Specifics they covered include: · Why are we talking about emissions so much right now? · How does methane detection work? · What kind of insights […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Vibhu Sharma, CEO of InnoVent Technology and InnoVent Renewables. They discuss how InnoVent Technology develops digital twins and process optimization and how that led to the spin-off company, InnoVent Renewables, which produces products through tire pyrolysis. Specific topics discussed includes: How do you think about process optimization? What are the challenges with […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Ed Kovalik, CEO of Prairie Operating, and special guest Governor Rick Perry. They talk about Prairie Operating and how they intend to produce some of the cleanest hydrocarbons in the world. Specific topics they cover include: Who is Prairie Operating Why Colorado for new production Why Prairie Operating is going […]
In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, talks with Dr. Dave Edlund, Founder and CEO of Element 1. They talk about hydrogen production and enables the hydrogen economy. Specific topics they discuss: What is hydrogen production? How is methanol used in hydrogen production? How does methanol enable on-site, on-demand, mobile hydrogen production? Why would a (hydrogen) hardware company participate […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Jordan Driskell, host of the OGGN Geopolitics podcast. This discuss the role of government in energy and energy transition. Key points discussed: What is energy transition? How do governments and regulations make or break energy transition advancement? Why China and South Africa make great case studies for energy policy. Who […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Pratyush Nag, Managing Director, Controls and Digitalization at Siemens Energ y. They discuss the biggest natural gas turbine in the world and automation and forecasting. Specific topics include: 3 Guiness World Records in Energy Why ramp up time is so important Why high ramp up time is important with large […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Matt Kappers, CEO of Coretec Group. They discuss battery anode technology and how Coretec is developing a Silicon anode that could increase battery capacity by 10x. Specific points they discuss: What are the uses of batteries today How big the battery market could become How could […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Heather Johnson, CEO at Ingenium. They discuss hazardous waste disposal for consumers and businesses alike. Key discussion points include: What exactly is hazardous waste. How do you know what to do with hazardous waste. How companies can navigate hazardous waste disposal. New technology making waste disposal better How you can […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Beena Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of CCU International. This discuss CCUS and how there is a vast opportunity for Carbon Utilization that can enable significant decarbonization and circular carbon economy growth. Specific ideas they discuss include: Beena’s background What happens to Carbon after it is captured Why we should put […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Thell Gillis, Senior Account Manager at Prius Intelli. They talk about aerial imagery and the differences between satellites, drones, and fixed wing. Some of the topics they cover include: • What is aerial imagery • Similarities between drones, satellites, and fixed wing imagery • Differences between drones, satellites, and fixed wing imagery • What […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Gregg Semler, CEO and Founder of InPipe Energy. They talk about water pressure reduction waste energy recovery and the opportunity this provides. Specific points they discuss: What is water pressure reduction Why is this so pervasive How big is the size of this opportunity Why Gregg […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Joel Gray, Vice President of Western Hemisphere at D-Tech Rotary Steerable. They talk about rotary steerable, how rotary steerable is unlocking better well performance, and how this knowledge can further advance the geothermal industry. Questions they answer include: What is rotary steerable? How does rotary steerable technology make better wells? […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Jordan Yates, Marketing Engineer, content creator, and host of The Energy Pipeline podcast on OGGN. They talk about how Jordan got into engineering related content creation and how that has helped her personal career journey while also helping the companies she has worked with. Specific […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Delfina Govia, Corporate Sustainability Expert and host of the OGGN EGS Energized Podcast. They talk about emissions reductions and how companies can and should be approaching emissions reductions. Specifically, they discuss: What are Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions? How should a company approach […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Dr. Oli Peoples, President and CEO of Yield10 Bioscience. They discuss Yield10’s biofuel seeds, specifically focused on the Camelina seed development. Topics discussed include: What is Sustainable Aviation fuel (SAF) How are we going to supply feedstock for the SAF demand What exactly is the Camelina […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Roxann West, Business Development Manager at Schneider Electric. They discuss industrial automation and Roxann’s make the case for universal automation to expedite the energy transition. Specific questions discussed include: What is the state of the energy transition when it comes to the large industrial manufacturing sector? […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Martin Pochtaruk, President of Heliene. They discuss Solar PV manufacturing in US and Canada, the role this has for the greater PV market, and the role of Heliene in this process. Specific questions answered include: How big is the solar PV demand worldwide and in North […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Patrick Rooney, Director of Manufacturing at Municipal Group of Companies and Jerry Scott, General Manager of R3 Environmental Systems. They talk about vacuum distillation for the treatment of waste drilling muds and how that translates into cleaning Drilling Fluids. Topics they discuss include: What are drilling […]
This episode is a recording of our host, Joe Batir, moderating a panel at the MIT Energy Conference in 2023. The title of the panel was “Role of Geothermal and Nuclear in Clean Energy Transition”. The panel included geothermal industry leaders Jamie Beard, Executive Director of Project Innerspace and Taylor Mattie, Director of Geothermal Strategy […]
In this episode, our host Joe Batir thanks everyone for the past 100 episodes. He discusses: Many, many people who deserve a “thank you” Requests more feedback on the show Gives out his new email Joe’s Book Recommendations: Outdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella Catch a crayfish, count the stars by Steven […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Jen Huffstetler, Chief Product Sustainability Officer at Intel Corporation. They talk about Intel Corporation and the ways Intel is promoting and developing sustainable computing power now and into the future. Topics covered include: How much energy is used annually by computing What is the growing role […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Golnaz Yekrangian, Senior Client Partner, North America Head of Infrastructure and Energy Investing, and Kim Waller, Senior Client Partner, North America DEI Leader, both at Korn Ferry. In this show, they discuss talent, talent retention, the role of companies and DEI in talent retention, and how […]
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Nate Turner, President of Thermal Energy at NLine Energy. Here, they talk about back pressure steam turbine energy recovery units and how this is a significant opportunity to decarbonize existing, critical infrastructure. Specific questions they discuss include: How did NLine Energy go from the hydropower industry […]
