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Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth to, among other things, generate electricity and heat or cool buildings. S&P Global Commodity Insights experts Travis Hagler and Matthew Turner join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the opportunity for geothermal technology to generate continuous, low-carbon power, and outline some of the challenges that need to be overcome b...

Global Clean Energy Technology Investment is expected to reach US$750-800 billion in 2024, and continue to grow to nearly US$1 trillion by 2030. Sam Wilkinson and Francesco d'Avack join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss this prediction on spend, and nine other Clean Energy trends to watch in 2024.   Learn more about S&P Global Commodity Insights energy coverage at: htt...

In what has become an annual EnergyCents tradition, we welcome back experts Reed Olmstead and David Vaucher for our 5 th annual year-in-review and resolutions episode. Hosts Sam Humphreys and Hill Vaden check in to see how well we performed against 2023 expectations, consider some of the year's biggest surprises, and share market predictions and personal resolutions for the coming year.   Access p...

Global oil traded within a price band in 2023 that largely supported both consumer mobility, and producer economics. Recent weeks have seen steady price declines as market participants consider outlooks for activity in 2024. Karim Fawaz joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to recap 2023, and flag the events and trends that will shape oil markets in the year ahead as market par...

The North Sea is one of the greatest tangible examples of a transitioning, or evolving, global energy sector. The offshore play is historically recognized for its prolific oil and gas production.  Those projects continue today alongside large-scale investments in wind and carbon capture, each with varying levels of government support. North Sea expert Rebecca Vyse joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill...

The North Sea is one of the greatest tangible examples of a transitioning, or evolving, global energy sector. The offshore play is historically recognized for its prolific oil and gas production.  Those projects continue today alongside large-scale investments in wind and carbon capture, each with varying levels of government support. Offshore wind expert Andrei Utkin joins EnergyCents with hosts...

The North Sea is one of the greatest tangible examples of a transitioning, or evolving, global energy sector. The offshore play is historically recognized for its prolific oil and gas production.  Those projects continue today alongside large-scale investments in wind and carbon capture, each with varying levels of government support. Sam Humphries transitions from co-host to guest expert on this...

After initial enthusiasm, Eni and TotalEnergies announced unsuccessful results in October from the Qana-1 prospect in offshore Lebanon. Attention in the play shifts in the short-term to Cyprus, where Eni plans an appraisal well at its Cronos discovery. Upstream expert Sarah Haggas joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss E&P opportunities in the gas-rich Eastern Mediter...

More than $40 billion of North America pipeline deals were announced earlier this year as infrastructure owners reposition themselves for success in an evolving energy landscape. Infrastructure investment expert Greg Garneau joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to describe the evolution of North America infrastructure since 2016, and consider some of the drivers behind recent...

Oil and gas exploration activity in the Asia Pacific region is increasingly focused on mature basins as energy security concerns motivate regional operators. Upstream expert Tony Dimabuyu joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys the provide an overview of recent E&P activity in the Asia Pacific region, and identify some of the more compelling projects to watch.    Learn more about...

Vietnam released its long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) in May 2023 outlining power-sector priorities to 2030, which includes a transition away from coal-fired generation. Vietnam energy expert Zhi Xin Chong joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys the discuss what PDP8 means to the country's natural gas sector, and implications for the development of domestic resourc...

Spending on US transmission projects is increasing quickly, but still represents the smallest allocation of capital investment within North America's power sector. Doug Giuffre and Chris DeLucia join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to consider trends in transmission investment, and what to watch for as the North American power industry prepares for its low-carbon transition.   ...

Strategies to manage global climate and energy concerns are known to intersect, occasionally in conflict and often in alignment. Energy production will again be a focus of the upcoming climate-change conferences: Climate Week in New York City (17-24 Sept 2023) and COP28 in Dubai (30 Nov 2023-12 Dec 2023). Peter Gardett joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys ahead of his upcoming...

Australia has long relied on resource-extraction industries to grow its economy. Recent policies now look to leverage the country's geology to store CO2 via Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects.  Technical Research Director Frankie Hulbert joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss Australia's recent efforts to prioritize CCS exploration and development, and consider...

Nuclear energy plants emit no carbon and can run twenty-four hours per day without relying on wind or sunlight. Recently big-name investors have put their celebrity – and money – behind innovations in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and fusion. North America Power Expert Steve Piper joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the changing views on nuclear electricity as the...

Shell (Graff-1) and TotalEnergies (Venus 1-X) in 2022 each announced successful offshore exploration wells in Namibia's Orange Sub-basin. Enthusiasm is high enough to warrant discussion that Venus has perhaps identified Africa's 6 th Super Giant oilfield.  Upstream expert Justin Cochrane joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss Namibia's recent deepwater exploration suc...

Government policy and, in many cases, consumer preferences are accelerating new sales of electric vehicles. Automotive expert Devin Lindsay joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the rise of electric vehicles, and consider how this shift in mobility may affect automotive and energy industries going forward.    Learn more about S&P Global Mobility here: https://www.spg...

#Copper is often spoken of as having a phd because its price can be used to quickly diagnose global economic health. The #metal will also be key in realizing ambitions of an electrified, low-carbon future. Metals and Mining experts Ronnie Cecil and Kevin Murphy join EnergyCents with host Hill Vaden to discuss the role of copper in #electrification, and consider some of the challenges and opportuni...

China's reopened economy, sidelined shale, and Russian sanctions all add fresh uncertainties to the supply and demand balances shaping global oil-price expectations. Oil Markets expert Karim Fawaz joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to consider the important variables ahead of the recent OPEC+ meeting in June, and discuss the drivers behind our outlook for the second half of...

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), a byproduct of natural gas production and refined oil, is primarily used in cooking, transportation, and as a petrochemical feedstock. It burns cleaner than diesel and gasoline in transportation, and still competes with firewood for market share in developing economies. Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) expert Fernando Covas joins EnergyCents with host Hill Vaden to consider...

Western sanctions have attempted to limit the market opportunity for Russian oil following the country's invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. Barrels continue to access markets in, perhaps, unexpected ways. Shipping expert Rahul Kapoor joins EnergyCents with host Hill Vaden to discuss how Russian oil continues to access markets post-sanctions, and consider the implications for shippers and co...

Almost 20% of the world's population lives in India, which remains heavily reliant on higher emitting fuels for its energy supply. The potential opportunity for cleantech and decarbonization technologies is huge as the country work towards a 2070 net-zero target. India energy expert Sahil Ali joins EnergyCents with host Hill Vaden to outline India's current energy balances, and consider technologi...

Carbon, Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is increasingly viewed as a key to the world meeting its climate goals. The multi-step technology, or technologies, somewhat uniquely leverages the upstream sector's experience and expertise in geophysics, molecule management, and large-scale projects. CCUS expert Derek Gonsuron joins EnergyCents with host Hill Vaden to discuss recent advances in CCU...

European energy markets largely dodged a crisis during the 2022-23 winter months thanks to the combination of functioning markets, policy influences, and warm weather. Energy expert Laurent Ruseckas joins EnergyCents with host Hill Vaden to recount Europe's successful gas-market balancing act in 2022, and consider how the continent is preparing for 2023 as conflict in Ukraine continues to disrupt...

Petrobras emerged a leader in offshore oil in gas on the back of exploration success throughout the early 2000s, which also coincided with the first presidency of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2010). Lula won re-election in 2022, and promises to prioritize the development of low-carbon energy through its state-owned oil company. Energy Supply Chain expert Carlos Rocha joins EnergyCents with host...