In the latest podcast sponsored by Schlumberger, we learn how they are taking well construction beyond automation and into autonomy and how the great strides that have been made are delivering excellent results.

They discuss how the complex and dynamic environment of well construction requires more than automation to deliver consistent performance improvement and how Schlumberger is achieving this by maximising the capability through their autonomous systems, both in rig operations and downhole drilling.

Autonomous Well Construction

Following on from PetroChina's announcement at the China LNG & Gas Summit - that they expect overall gas demand in China to double in next 15 years to 600bcma - Pat looks at what China needs to do to achieve this and the positive affects this has on our business.

How will overall gas demand in China double in the next 15 years?

We speak with Tarek Rizk, President of the Middle East & North Africa at Schlumberger looking at the company's ambitions and plans in the MENA region.

Schlumberger's ambitions and plans for the MENA region

This week, Patricia Roberts tackles the theme of “Action - Reaction”, as we chart through the weekly news of falling Russian pipeline flows, voluntary plans to reduce demand, soaring spot prices and new term deals.

Good Grounds For Optimism

In our latest podcast, Julian Walker the Editor-in-Chief of Energy Connects, spoke to Will Foiles Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Project Canary about the growing use of ESG assessment in the energy sector and what Project Canary is doing differently in this space.

The growing use of ESG assessment in the energy sector

In this week’s podcast, Patricia Roberts looks at the spectre of “Base Case Zero” - i.e. zero Russian gas flows to Europe as a possible reaction to the EU looking to impose a price cap on Russian gas imports.

Base case zero

This week’s LNG Wrap is themed around a huge topic: “setting a contextual framework for European energy and LNG demand forecasting”. Patricia Roberts is joined by Rob West, CEO of Thunder Said Energy, to discuss his big picture thinking.

Setting a contextual framework for European energy and LNG demand forecasting

In this latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Julian Walker speaks to Javier Doblas, Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), about the critical role that hydrogen plays in the energy sector. With BCG estimating the global low-carbon hydrogen market by 2050 to represent a value of $600 billion to $1.1 trillion, Javier elaborates why low-carbon hydrogen will need to play a pivotal role in helping decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, in order to boost the prospect of achieving the Paris Agreement and reaching net zero.

Low carbon hydrogen holds the key to achieving net zero

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta hosts Grant Dougans, Partner at Washington, DC for Bain & Company, and the global lead of the company’s strategy capability across Energy and Natural Resources sectors, to discuss the lessons learnt from the recently published Global Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) analysis.

Grant dives deep to examine whether companies are doing enough to speed up decarbonization and whether the target of Net Zero by 2050 is realistic, and identify new growth opportunities for energy businesses.

They also discuss technologies that would be most critical to the pursuit of energy transition, the fallout of a shortage of technical talent in the industry, and why 2030 is a pivotal year in the race to net zero.

Why 2030 is a pivotal year in the race to net zero

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast recorded at COP28 in Dubai, Chiranjib Sengupta talks to Ferdinand Varga, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, on scaling up decarbonisation solutions for the global energy industry.
 
In this exclusive episode, Ferdinand also discusses ways to close the $18 trillion climate finance gap, how regulators can help develop nascent renewables markets and the expectations of the industry from COP28.

COP28: turning transition challenges into clean energy opportunities

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast ahead of India Energy Week 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Dr Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director of Oil India Ltd, one of India’s prominent Maharatna or mega-jewel national oil companies and one of the oldest E&P companies in Asia. 

One of India’s leading geoscientists, Dr Rath outlines Oil India’s historic contribution to the Indian energy sector, how it is the sheet anchor for the Hydrocarbon Vision for India 2030, the company’s plans for overseas collaborations and setting up a carbon sequestration hub. 

He also talks about the outlook for the Indian energy market, Oil India’s role in India’s ambitious energy transition journey, and why he is looking forward to India Energy Week in Goa next month.

Oil India charts the course to ambitious energy growth

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast ahead of India Energy Week 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta catches up with Vandana Hari, the founder and CEO of Vanda Insights, on why India remains a bright spot for the energy industry and the opportunities for companies to invest in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Vandana elaborates on the outlook for the Indian and global energy market against an extraordinary environment this year, the policies and collaboration needed to bolster India’s upstream sector, and what she is looking forward to at India Energy Week in Goa this February.

India’s energy sector presents lucrative opportunities for global companies

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy and founder of Access for Women in Energy, ahead of International Women’s Day to discuss why increasing female representation across the industry is an urgent necessity.

Outlining how the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals prompted more inclusivity in the industry, Dr Carole calls for more women’s participation, specially at the leadership and executive levels, and greater commitments from the corporate sector to make their workforce truly diverse and ready for the future. She also unpacks the details on how a just energy transition is a great opportunity to support the professional development of women in the industry, globally.

More women in energy vital to the industry’s success

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Editor-in-Chief Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Ben Cahill, Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), for a broad discussion on the latest advances in the global LNG landscape, energy security and curbing emissions.

Ben explains why the current US LNG pause could matter globally in the post-2030 capacity dynamics, the immediate ripple effects of the decision, and how the LNG sector and the energy industry in general is pursuing the pathway to a lower-carbon future. He also touches on the impact of clean energy initiatives such as the Global Methane Pledge and the Oil & Gas Decarbonisation Charter on the industry.

Long-term LNG demand to reshape global export capacity growth

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Grant Dougans, Partner and Lead of Energy and Natural Resources at Bain & Company, to discuss whether confidence in the world’s ability to achieve net zero by 2050 is eroding. Grant explains why an increasing number of global energy executives feel that net zero by 2060 is a more accurate reflection of the current realities of the energy transition, as published in Bain’s annual Energy & Natural Resource Executive Survey. 

He touches on the recognition by the industry of the scale of infrastructure needed for the energy transition to succeed, the shift in capital spending patterns for long-term projects, and why ROI is emerging as a stumbling block for investments in clean energy. They also talk about energy transition being all about project economics, how policy certainty is critical for all stakeholders to pick up pace on the transition, and why energy efficiency matters in the global landscape for green energy investments.

Why energy executives expect the world to hit net zero by 2060

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta hosts Massimo Di Odoardo, Vice President of Gas and LNG Research at Wood Mackenzie, and Eugene Kim, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie's Americas Gas Research team, to dive deep into the debate over whether data centres and AI could shake up the global LNG market.

Outlining the evolution of the US shale gas market, Massimo and Eugene provide valuable insight into how that will define the competitiveness of the US LNG sector, and the long-term outlook on LNG markets and contracts developing globally. With digitalisation and AI seen as essential enablers of the energy transition, they also discuss why upscaling both will lead to a massive surge in power demand, and how the energy sector is likely to cope with it.

Why data centres and AI could shake up the global LNG market

In the next episode of the Energy Connects Podcast, host Chiranjib Sengupta sits down with Dr. Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General of the World Nuclear Association, to delve into the significant opportunities nuclear energy presents for decarbonising the industry. 

During this extensive conversation, they cover a range of topics including the World Nuclear Association's Net Zero Nuclear initiative, which was launched at COP28 with the goal to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050. 

They discuss how the nuclear industry is addressing its clean-energy perception, noting its position as the second-largest source of low-carbon electricity worldwide. The discussion also highlights nuclear energy’s pivotal role in decarbonising sectors that are difficult to abate, like metallurgy, petrochemicals, and the oil & gas industry. 

Additionally, they explore the anticipated demand for nuclear energy in the coming years amid its global resurgence, the industry’s approach to overcoming regulatory and financing challenges, and Dr. Sama's insights on cultivating future leaders in the global nuclear field as the President of the World Nuclear University.

Nuclear energy poised for its global moment

In the next episode of the Energy Connects Podcast ahead of the World Utilities Congress 2024, host Nour Eltigani sits down with His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, President of the Arab Water Council, to discuss the Council's efforts in addressing the pressing challenge of water scarcity in the Arab region. Dr. Abu-Zeid also highlighted the Council's pivotal role in promoting sustainable water management through key initiatives aimed at improving water efficiency and quality. He emphasised the barriers posed by climate change, noting that Arab countries are actively working to mitigate its impacts on water resources. Additionally, Dr. Abu-Zeid also shed light on innovative technologies and research projects that are making strides in enhancing water management practices across the region.

Mitigating climate change impact using sustainable water management

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta spoke to Leila Hoteit, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), to discuss why insufficient talent and upskilling risks could slow down the journey to a lower-carbon future. Highlighting the pivotal role of education and climate literacy in reskilling the energy industry for a greener global economy, Leila talks about what education systems need to do to cater to the demands of the energy transition. She also talks about changes at the institutional level across the region in adapting the educational curriculum for a net-zero future with a focus on sustainable and renewable energy solutions.

BCG: upskilling and education vital to bridge green talent gap

In the next episode of the Energy Connects Podcast ahead of the 24th World LNG Summit and Awards, host Nour Eltigani sits down with Xi (Lucy) Liu, General Manager of Dongguan Daosen Natural Gas and Miaoru Huang, Director of Asia Pacific Gas and LNG Research at Wood Mackenzie, to delve into the rapidly evolving natural gas market in China, a nation balancing ambitious renewable energy targets with its push for carbon neutrality.

Liu offers a closer look at Guangdong province, a trailblazer in China’s energy transformation. She highlights that the province has always been ambitious in integrating renewable sources like solar and wind. Natural gas complements these efforts, acting as a bridge fuel that fills the gaps when renewables fall short. Meanwhile, Huang explores the evolving dynamics of China’s gas markets. She elaborates on how pipeline imports are playing a pivotal role in stabilising energy supply during the nation’s renewable energy transition. She explains how pipeline imports act as a critical foundation for China’s energy infrastructure. 

China’s natural gas market: transitioning amid renewable goals and carbon neutrality

In our next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss the current spate of growth in the global LNG industry and how it is working towards a more sustainable and resilient value chain. Highlighting recent bullish statements on the global LNG capacity outlook, Anne-Sophie explained why the industry needs to move faster on low-carbon LNG, and underscored the importance of EU’s new methane emissions regulations on new and existing LNG contracts. She also spoke about the ways to incentivise offtake for the hydrogen sector and why low-carbon ammonia from natural gas is increasingly in demand.

Low-carbon LNG solutions to drive the energy transition

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Robin Mills, CEO of Qamar Energy and columnist for Energy Connects, to discuss the new US energy agenda and how it could reshape and impact the global energy community. 

Delving into the Trump Administration’s first clutch of decisions about the energy sector – such as expanding drilling and resuming export permits for new LNG projects, Robin also talks about the implications of the US Energy Emergency and the outlook for shale. He also discusses the way forward to make grids more reliable, and the role of low-carbon solutions in our energy future.

Navigating the new energy agenda in the US and beyond

In this episode of the Energy Connects podcast, host Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Mandeep Narang, Director of Operations at Cairn Oil and Gas Vedanta Limited, about the critical role of sustainability in the hydrocarbon industry and how organisations can balance energy production with environmental responsibility.

As the first private organisation to sign onto the United Nations Environment Programme’s Methane Reporting and Reduction Initiative, Cairn is setting a new standard for responsible energy practices. The episode explores the strategies, innovations, and commitments that are shaping the company’s approach to reducing its hydrocarbon footprint while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Driving sustainability: Cairn’s path to net zero by 2030

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast ahead of Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Joe Raia, Chief Commercial Officer at Abaxx Exchange, to discuss the role of LNG as a fuel for change, and how that is altering global trading markets.

Joe highlighted the critical role of LNG as an essential enabler of the energy transition, and spoke about how natural gas as an energy base load has helped expand the international trade of LNG. He also expanded on the key takeaways from Japan’s new draft Strategic Energy Plan, and his thoughts on the upcoming Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025 in June.

LNG: fueling change across global trading markets

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to explore the pathway to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. That was the target committed to by world leaders at COP28 in Dubai, a historic agreement that was in line with recommendations by IRENA on how to close the energy transition gap and stay on a 1.5°C pathway. 

Singh discusses the progress made on that journey and outlines actions for the global energy community to ensure we are on track with this target. She also highlights how consistently decreasing cost of renewables is helping speed up their deployment across the industry, and why the World Utilities Congress in May will help propel the industry towards a sustainable future.

IRENA’s roadmap to tripling global renewables capacity

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