Future Energy Insights

Hydrogen is becoming a critical pillar of the clean energy transition, but scaling it demands both technological progress and innovative financing. In this episode, two experts explore what it will take to build a competitive hydrogen economy, from production targets and cost‑competitiveness to the bankable offtake agreements needed for viable projects. They also explore long‑term contracts and fi...

The UAE-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has entered a new phase - one that puts renewable energy at the centre of bilateral cooperation. In this episode, we explore how this expansion could unlock new investment and technology exchange, and what it could mean for long‑term energy security. We discuss where CEPA can create immediate shared value across clean‑energy sup...

Rapid population growth, economic diversification, and data intensive technologies are driving unprecedented electricity demand across the region. Utilities are being asked to connect loads that would have been unimaginable a decade ago, due to data centres, industrial clusters, and hydrogen production.  Integrating these demands safely and quickly is becoming one of the defining challenges for pl...

In this episode, we focus on how finance can accelerate real‑world climate solutions. The episode opens with transition finance, examining how credible capital frameworks can support hard‑to‑abate sectors and drive decarbonisation across an economy. The conversation then shifts to the blue economy, exploring investment in early‑stage companies developing ocean‑focused technologies, services and pr...

SAVVY Charging Technologies' CEO and Founder Muhammad Jamal explains how on-demand mobile charging helps fleet operators cut infrastructure costs while accelerating EV adoption. Speakers: Muhammad Jamal, CEO and Founder, SAVVY Charging Technologies Robert Jones , Partner, B2B Connect (Moderator) Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the bigge...

Carbon capture and storage is considered essential for its contribution to climate stabilisation. Its success hinges on investment into scalable CCS technologies, clear regulations, and greater commitment of the government and private industry. Often flagged for being too expensive, in this episode, we explore the latest advancements of CCS, efforts to scale its use, and discuss some of the projec...

Advanced air mobility is emerging as a potentially transformative mode of transport. Electric vehicle, take-off, and landing aircraft or eVTOLs are capturing public imagination. If pilot projects prove reliable, we stand at the beginning of a revolution in how people move within and between cities. This episode examines the evolution of technologies, regulatory frameworks, and the infrastructure t...

CleanTech breakthroughs can shine at the prototype stage, but stall before reaching full-scale deployment. The reasons vary - it's a poor market fit, adopts the wrong business model, is too complex to scale, supply chain challenges, or regulations.  This episode explores what it takes to move from a promising pilot to real-world impact, and how entrepreneurs, governments, and investors can wo...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the energy sector, from predictive maintenance in power grids to optimizing renewable energy sources and improving efficiency in energy consumption.  In this episode, we look at the cutting-edge ways AI is shaping the future of energy infrastructure and management, exploring the opportunities and challenges that come with it. Join our speakers as they tak...

The rapid expansion of data centres is fuelling an urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. As demand for cloud computing and AI accelerates, investors, developers, operators, hyperscalers, and end users must find ways to minimise carbon footprints while ensuring reliable, efficient power. But what are the most viable pathways forward?  This podcast will investigate the energy landscape shapi...

Grid-scale energy storage systems such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionising the clean energy landscape. As renewable energy sources continue to expand, their intermittency is a challenge for grid stability. BESS mitigates this by storing excess energy to balance supply and demand and enhance energy resilience. Advanced storage systems are accelerating the transition to a lo...

As the global shift towards a circular economy accelerates, the waste management industry faces a defining challenge: how does it eliminate landfill reliance while ensuring sustainable, efficient solutions? Governments and major private-sector players are pushing for repair, recycle, and reuse - but when end of its life is unavoidable, how should waste be handled? Waste-to-energy is a viable alter...

This episode will explore human-centric design in smart buildings. As technology reshapes the spaces we use, the focus is shifting towards ensuring that our built spaces enhance human well-being, productivity, and connectivity. During this podcast, we will discuss how smart buildings will be increasingly expected to adapt to human needs.  We’ll explore how technology is changing the occupant exper...

Despite growing commitments from both the public and private sectors, the flow of capital into green projects continues to lag behind demand. High investment risks, regulatory hurdles, and structural inefficiencies are slowing progress—particularly in emerging markets. So, how can we bridge this gap? How do we unlock greater investment, direct funds where they are needed most, and build financial...

As urban landscapes continue to evolve, the challenges we face are becoming increasingly complex. Climate change, population growth, and rapid urbanisation are pushing cities to their limits, necessitating smarter, more adaptive solutions. This is where technology comes into play. From advanced AI and big data integration to resilient infrastructure and forward-thinking mobility solutions, the pot...

Water security is one of the most pressing challenges in arid regions, where the combination of limited natural water resources and increasing demand places immense pressure on existing systems. The impacts of climate change, such as prolonged droughts, higher temperatures, and shifting precipitation patterns, exacerbate these challenges, reducing the reliability of traditional water sources. At t...

The demand for renewable energy is surging, and startups are stepping up as key players in driving innovation for energy efficiency and storage. But what exactly are they doing, and how are they overcoming the challenges of a rapidly evolving clean energy sector? In this episode of Future Energy Insights, we’re spotlighting the incredible work of startups across the MENA region, from cutting-edge...

As green hydrogen takes centre stage in global decarbonisation efforts, the race to make it cost-competitive is intensifying. In 2023 alone, more than $570 billion was invested globally, positioning green hydrogen as a game-changer for clean energy. However, challenges in production costs, securing demand, and scaling infrastructure remain barriers to its broader adoption. The Middle East and Nort...

What lessons can the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and regional businesses draw from COP29’s outcomes to accelerate its sustainability journey? Hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29 marked a turning point with commitments to scale climate finance, operationalise carbon markets, and enhance adaptation frameworks. These global developments have significant implications for MENA, particularly as th...

Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a game-changer in the energy sector, with the potential to bring new levels of optimisation and efficiency. On episode 20, we delve into how AI could help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10% by 2030, examining the innovations that could transform energy management worldwide. From predicting building energy use to improving manufacturing proces...

With the current financing gap for climate tech estimated to be as high as US$2 trillion, innovators and entrepreneurs in the space often struggle to secure funding. On episode 19 we discuss exactly what makes a climate tech project attractive to the investment community with key insights that every startup needs to know. For entrepreneurs and startups in the climate tech space, securing funding c...

From privately owned vehicles to company fleets and mass transit, eMobility investment and strategies are shaping our transportation future. On episode 18 we look at how global cities are adopting and scaling their electric networks and discuss potential economic opportunity in establishing local manufacturing capabilities. Urban planners, municipalities and policy makers are increasingly shifting...

Sustainable, resilient, and climate-positive urban environments are not a pipe dream, and regenerative design is a game-changer in transforming the built environment. On episode 17, we discuss how governments, urban planners, and communities can come together to reverse climate change. By 2050, two out of every three people will be living in cities or major urban centres. With cities generating ar...

Imagine a world where treated wastewater not only protects our environment but also drives innovation and creates jobs. This vision remains largely untapped, yet it's within our reach! According to current UN Environment Programme data, only 11% of the world’s treated wastewater is reused. Shockingly, around 50% of untreated wastewater pollutes our rivers, lakes, and oceans. In Episode 16, re...

Anticipated rampant growth in global demand for green hydrogen presents a major economic opportunity for many countries and is also a progressive zero-carbon journey solution for heavy industry high emitters. On episode 15, we examine both opportunities, looking at which countries are already keen on clean hydrogen and what’s driving strategic decision-making. Green hydrogen, a clean and scalable...