Reality Hits The Energy Transition
Do you think the Energy Transition can happen with current technology? How about our current global leaders? Or do you think it is like the Thelma and Louise movie with the Renewable Energy Driving off a cliff? You don't want to miss the Energy Realities Podcast team from Bulgaria, the UK, and Texas as we cover huge updates in the energy transition. With the co-hosts David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav and Stu Turley they will answer all live questions from the viewers on X, LinkedIn and YouTube. - This episode was a lot of fun and we had great interaction from our live listeners. #podcast #energynews #energytransitionHighlights of the Podcast00:09 - Introduction00:51 - Sustainable Aviation Fuels05:21 - Energy Interconnection Issues08:59 - Norway’s Energy Export Cutbacks12:36 - UK’s Clean Power 2030 Plan14:58 - Global Energy Realities16:49 - Thoughts on Energy Transition20:30 - Advice for Young Engineers22:27 - University Dynamics and Alternatives24:53 - Future Energy Realities and Engineering Demand29:25 - Natural Gas and Nuclear in Data Centers35:08 - Energy Efficiency in Freight and Transportation36:26 - Geopolitical Issues Tied to Energy40:07- Natural Gas- Not Nuclear- Is the key to Powering North America's Future 42:13- Germany Is An Economic Model for What Not to Do43:38 - Norway campaigns to cut energy links to Europe as power prices soar 44:05 - US solar industry downplays climate in strategy for Trump era45:56 - In protest against LNG export permits, Climate defiance blocks unused entrance to DOE garage 47:45 - What Energy Transition? ExxonMobil Plans 18% Production Boost By 203049:32 - Biden's DoD doubles down on climate action as Trump promises Military Reset50:07 - North Korean troops join Russian assaults in significant numbers - Oil for Troops Trade53:17 - Canada-U.S. Energy Interdependence57:05 - Chrystia Freeland’s Resignation01:00:15 - Episode Wrap-Up