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The Energy Podcast

The Energy Podcast from Shell is the home of conversation about the energy that powers our world.

With demand for energy growing as society moves to net zero, how will the world balance providing secure and affordable energy with accelerating the transition to low-carbon solutions?

With more than a century of experience connecting energy to people, we bring together our own experts and guests to explore the big topics in energy – from the role of liquefied natural gas to the impact of AI; from the future of transportation to carbon capture and storage.

Join us on The Energy Podcast, for unique insights into an energy system that enables everything we do.

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Episodes

Smart Energy: How Clever will AI become?

Are robots going to take over the world? Not quite, but they could save lives. In this episode, a panel of AI experts bust perpetual myths and tackle the big questions around artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Special episode - COVID-19: extraordinary stories from China

How has the pandemic changed life in China and the future of energy? And who are the people who kept life going under lockdown? The Energy Podcast takes a look at China in this special episode. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Sheng Zhang, Shell China; Changhua Wu, Beijing Future Innovation Center; Xiaofang Ren, Shell China Retail worker; Yuan Zhang, Project Development Manager, Shell Hubei Energy Company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

May 07, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Divide or unite: Do the generations agree on the future of energy?

Could Shell do more to tackle climate change? Why don't they stop producing oil and gas? And what are the challenges around the transition to lower-carbon energy? The Energy Podcast hears from students putting some of the big questions to one of Shell's most senior leaders and energy experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 23, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Trees: one way to tackle climate change?

Can conserving and planting trees help address climate change? And if so, to what effect? As Shell launches its nature-based solutions programme in the UK, The Energy Podcast looks at the debate. Presented by Kunal Dutta and Katharine Kerr. Featuring Nathalie Seddon, Oxford University; Duncan McLaren, Lancaster University; Sylvo Thijsen, Staatsbosbeheer & Alex Nevill, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 17, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Why doesn’t Shell stop producing oil and gas?

Could Shell do more when it comes to tackling climate change? Why doesn’t the company simply stop producing oil and gas? And is there enough understanding of the challenges of a transition to lower-carbon energy? The Energy Podcast puts some of the big questions to one of Shell’s most senior leaders. Presented by Kunal Dutta. With Maarten Wetselaar, Integrated Gas & New Energies Director at Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Jun 13, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Blockchain: has the hype peaked?

It was once hailed as the technology that would change everything. From banking to shipping, retail and, of course, energy. But has the hype surrounding Blockchain now peaked? If so, what is left? Could Blockchain change the energy industry? And, before we even get there, what on earth is it? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring JoJo Hubbard, Electron; Scott Kessler, LO3 Energy; David Gerard, author Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain & Judith Durkin, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

May 16, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Carbon Capture and Storage: a technology to tackle climate change?

It has been billed as hugely important in the fight against climate change. But what exactly is carbon capture and storage? How can it help meet the Paris Agreement goals? And why are there fewer than 30 working projects around the world? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring Stuart Haszeldine, University of Edinburgh (UK); Simon Holmes à Court, Melbourne University (Australia); Anne Halladay, Quest & David Hone, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/li...

May 07, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Hydrogen: a fuel of the future?

It's the most abundant element in the universe. When produced using renewable energy, it creates no greenhouse gas emissions. So why don’t we hear more about hydrogen? And why aren’t we all driving hydrogen cars? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring John Hunt, Toyota; Ben Madden, Element Energy; Matthew Rooney, Institute of Mechanical Engineers & Matthew Tipper, Shell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 18, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Battery Technology: where could it take us?

With more electric cars and energy storage opportunities, a global race to develop battery technology is underway. How quickly is technology progressing? What is needed to breakthrough? And why should we care about batteries anyway? Presented by Kunal Dutta. Featuring Billy Wu, Imperial College London; Brillpower; Carlton Cummins, Aceleron; Dr Marek Kubik, Fluence & James Frith, Bloomberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Apr 11, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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