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Every month, ARC Advisory Group capsulizes the current environment of the global energy regulations into regional summaries.  This November Round Up covers the USA, Europe, and Asia. Special Announcement: COP28! Stick around for more highlights about the happenings of this year's Climate Change Conference of Parties.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Every month, ARC Advisory Group capsulizes the current environment of the global energy regulations into regional summaries.  This October Round Up covers the USA, Europe, and Asia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podca...

On a recent episode of the Sustainability Podcast, I spoke with Ralph Rio from ARC Advisory Group. We discussed a number of fascinating engineering software topics including engineering design software, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and d digital twins. Here's a brief summary of our conversation. All About Engineering Design Ralph talked about his research on engineering design softwar...

The US has made significant strides in its commitment to a greener future, channeling over $50 billion into the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) sector through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This investment marks a landmark moment in the advancement of low-carbon technologies and propels the nation closer to its net-zero goals. Join Jim Frazer...

ARC recently sat down with Suman Mahalanabis, director of product management for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to talk about the increasing role of sustainability in manufacturing and how new IoT-enabled systems can help end users reach their sustainability targets while providing a unified environment for things like reporting, visualization, and advanced decision-making capabilities.  TCS does...

In a world rapidly embracing sustainable solutions, the wheels of innovation are turning towards a greener future.  In this episode, Jim  Frazer welcomes Alejandro Burgana, the co-founder of OBE Power, for an electrifying conversation that unveils the remarkable journey behind building a sustainable business around electric vehicle (EV) charging. Episode Highlights:  From Biofuels to EVs: Delve in...

Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we delve into the captivating intersection of sustainability and transportation in our relaunched podcast series. In each episode, we explore the pressing issues and untapped opportunities that lie at the heart of these two crucial fields.  In our conversations, we challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding transportation and delve into the frustrations...

Join us on a fascinating journey of innovation and sustainability with Mitch Kaminski, Founder and General Partner at Future Land Ventures, as we delve deep into a world of sustainable future possibilities. In this episode, we journey through Mitch's multifaceted career, explore the core theme that has guided his professional trajectory, and discuss the convergence of connectivity and sustain...

Join us on this captivating podcast episode as we unlock the immense potential of microgrids and "energy-as-a-service". Listeners will:  1.       Discover the diverse benefits and growing popularity of microgrids, fueled by the paradigm-shifting concept of energy as a service. 2.       Gain a comprehensive understanding of these innovative technologies, which lie at the heart of the ener...

Peter Manos, Director of Research for Electric Power & Smart Grid, on the Energy Sector team at ARC Advisory Group, speaks with ARC Analyst Gaven Simon about the importance of ESG data and the role it plays in having informed debates regarding climate policies. They cover how Digital Twins can be useful for estimating the IRA’s impact and ways in which AI and ML will enable industries to make...

Episode 2: Features Rick Rys Senior Analyst at ARC Advisory Group. Rick has worked in Chemical, Oil, Gas, Power Generation (including Fossil & Nuclear), Power T&D, Renewable energy, pharmaceutical, Paper and building automation areas. He joins the series to speak about Hydrogen Electrolyzers and its role in the energy transition which is still up for debate. The two speak about the current...

Todays featured guest, Eric Vettel President, and Founder of the American Energy Society joins Gaven to speak about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act . During the episode, the host  does not hold back on asking very “poignant” questions. The two discuss how well the Biden – Harris administration have communicated the IRA and why it is important to create digestible content for Americans....

Join us in this transformative episode of "The Sustainability Podcast," featuring Ravikrishnan Srinivasan, Vice President and General Manager of Emissions Management at Honeywell Connected Enterprise. Hosted by Jim Frazer Vice President of Smart Cities & Infrastructure at ARC Advisory Group, the podcast explores the challenges and breakthroughs of sustainability in a variety of indus...

Dive deep into the electrifying world of power and energy with Pamela Hamblin from Select Power Systems . In this captivating episode, we unravel Pamela's rich background and experiences in the energy sector that have helped shape her perspective and fuel her passion.  The conversation begins with a discussion of the energy sector's hurdles, ranging from one-way traffic designed transmis...

Join us on a deep dive into the world of corporate sustainability in this latest episode of "The Sustainability Podcast," featuring special guest Mohammad Hoda, Honeywell’s Director of Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality. Hosted by Jim Frazer, Vice President of the ARC Advisory Group, we unpack the nuts and bolts of Honeywell’s groundbreaking Carbon Net Neutrality Program.  Discover the...

If you’ve been on any social media channel in the past few years, we are fairly certain you’ve come across a video clip of a robot owned by Boston Dynamics - that not so little 4 legged robot is "Spot", one of the three flagship products that Boston Dynamics currently has available.  Where and how are these robots being used?   What is Boston Dynamics ' goal by developing these robo...

In this podcast, we examine the triad of energy, digital and automation and how this is advancing industrial circularity, manufacturing efficiency, reduced emissions, renewables, advanced materials and bio-plastics. Future industries will be more interconnected and interdependent. Bhaskar Sinha, Director at the R&D Innovation Lab and Nidal Ghizawi, R&D Director for Process Automation with...

Episode description: In today’s episode of the ARC Sustainability Podcast , Gaven Simon ARC analyst is joined by Erica Ocampo Chief Sustainability Officer of the Metals Company. They sit down to discuss ocean mining, where it originated, and what it looks like today. The two speak about traditional mining and the environmental concerns, human right issues, and dwindling mineral reserves. Erica sha...

Schneider Electric executives Mary Beth Connolly, VP Strategy, Process Automation and Jay Abdallah, VP Cybersecurity Services join Sid Snitkin, VP Cybersecurity Advisory Services in a discussion of how industrial companies can meet the challenges they face in ensuring the cybersecurity of their facilities and critical infrastructure. This includes dealing with the today’s increased risks of ransom...

Listen in to this fascinating and insightful episode to explore: The importance of indoor environmental quality. The trade-off between ventilation and indoor air quality. What obstacles exist - and how to overcome them The reasons for building commissioning The future of sustainability engineering. And much more... ___________________________________________________________________________________...

Craig Resnick  & Jim Frazer Wrap-Up the 2023 ARC Industry Forum Listeners to this episode will explore: Craig's Start in the Industry The Market Focus of ARC Advisory Group & The ARC Forums The Challenges in the Industry Today The Future of AI Examining the Diversity of the ARC Forum audience. Craig’s Perspective on the Current Economy  ------------------------------------------------...

The Fortune 200 recently announced a goal of purchasing 50 billon dollars worth of goods from diverse suppliers in 2030, with current spending being at 29 billon dollars the demand will be exponential. How will diverse suppliers ramp up their production to meet the increasing demand? In this episode, Kelly G Lopez an experienced sustainability supplier professional speaks with ARC analyst Gaven Si...

Peter Manos & Jim Frazer Wrap-Up of the 2023 ARC Industry Forum Listeners to this episode will explore: Decarbonization, of the electric sector and oil and gas.   Net zero and circular economy goals.   Sustainability Resiliency and the energy transition.  How solution providers  are delivering value Jim and Peter also focused on a number of fascinating speakers at the Forum including: Alejandr...

Maximizing Environmental Sustainability for Complex Chemical Processes -   with Vineeth Ram of OLI Systems In this episode, Vineeth Ram discusses: Environmental Sustainability in industrial chemical processes  Role of chemical process simulation in enhancing sustainability Carbon capture, transportation, storage and utilization Pillars of sustainability Asset integrity in geothermal energy product...

The ARC Advisory Advancing Professionals' Program, at the ARC Annual Forum - with Guest Luke Martin Listeners will learn: How the ARC Advisory Advancing Professionals' Program has evolved since its inception last year Current conversations and developments of the effort The importance of networking and networking. How to join the advancing professionals program. Later Luke discusses his...