Rethinking Resources

Can geothermal energy be scaled up globally? In this episode we look at the true arrival of geothermal energy – that important last link that connects this infinite, renewable resource with population centers around the world. To discuss this innovative geothermal energy solution, our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Dr. Carsten Reinhold, Geoscience Manager at Eavor. Eavor is a next ge...

What are the distinctions between different geothermal systems? Why does OMV have to drill several kilometers deep for geothermal energy if geothermal heat can also be harvested several hundred meters deep? Is it necessary to establish new drilling sites every time, or is it possible to drill at existing locations?  In this episode our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by two special guest...

What is the role of geothermal energy in the context of deep decarbonization and transitioning to a low carbon future? How much of Austria's energy needs will be covered by geothermal energy? How much of Europe's needs?  In this episode our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Peter Seifert. He is one of the founding members of the Geothermal Society of Austria, the “GTÖ”, which promotes a...

Everybody loves a treasure hunt, and it turns out there is a massive source of renewable energy buried right beneath Vienna. A project called „Deeep“ is on the verge of tapping into it and making the Austrian capital one of the world's first major cities to have geothermal energy become a big part of its future energy mix.    To find out more about this ambitious treasure hunt, the progress made s...

In this new season we will be talking about an entirely hot new topic: geothermal energy.  To find out all about how it works, why it isn't being used widely today, and whether it will be widely used tomorrow our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Edith Haslinger. She is a senior scientist for sustainable thermal Energy systems at AIT, the Austrian Institute of Technology.    More abou...

We all rely on mobility, but we need to switch to sustainable options. What will the future of transportation look like? Is electric mobility the optimal path forward? What else do we need? Our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Lina Mosshammer from the public benefit organization VCÖ and Eric Schulze, Senior Vice President of Retail Mobility & Convenience at OMV, to explore future tre...

ESG ratings are becoming ever more important when it comes to measuring the sustainability efforts of companies. But which factors do these ratings look at? How can companies like OMV, that might not be perceived as a sustainable company, get top ratings? Our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Laura Engshuber-Wohnhaas, senior expert for ESG management at OMV, to discuss the role of ESG r...

How can a possible path to net zero look like? Can we switch to renewable energy immediately and quit fossil fuels now?  Our host and journalist Steve Chaid talked to Georg Brasseur, a leading expert on electrical engineering and the energy transition, about the steps that we need to take to accelerate the energy transition. Based on his scientific research, Professor Brasseur has mapped out a pos...

The switch from fossil fuels to renewables is being made possible by plastics. If this sounds counterintuitive to you, listen to this episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”.  This time, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Bart Verheule, global marketing director for energy at Borealis, a plastic and chemicals company that is one of the world's leading providers of pol...

Is CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) a groundbreaking technology that will pave the way to net zero or a total scam? Can CO2 even be stored underground safely and permanently? Why would we need that? In this episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Olivier Point ( Olivier Point | LinkedIn) , a geoscientist and Senior Project Manager f...

In the first episode of  OMV’s second podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Dr. Andreas Wagner ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagner-andreas/ ), an energy transition expert at Systemiq. Systemiq was founded following the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 with the aim of achieving sustainable development goals. OMV invited Dr. Wagner to give you, the l...

In this episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Julie McCarthy and Steve Chaid are joined by OMV CEO Alfred Stern ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfred-stern/ ), he is a firm believer in the Circular Economy and, as the head of OMV, he has unveiled a new strategy for the company and put it on a bold new course to turn away from fossil fuels and make OMV a...

In this episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Joi Danielson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/joi-danielson-vital-ocean/ ), who will be talking about Project STOP, which is making real progress in cleaning up the massive problem of plastic trash in oceans and waterways. Joi Danielson is a partner at  SYSTEMIQ , a systems change compan...

In this episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Hery Henry ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/hery-christian-henry/ ), a leading expert on design for recyclability. Hery is Group Head of Brand and Sustainability at  Wipak , a company that develops and manufactures highly innovative, premium quality, flexible packaging solutions.  Smarter...

In the third episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Steve Chaid and Julie McCarthy are joined by Gian De Belder ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gian-de-belder-220ba9/ ) from  Procter & Gamble to discuss the Holy Grail project, one of the most exciting and ambitious initiatives to revolutionize plastic packaging. This project is driven by the European Brand...

In the second episode of  OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Steve Chaid and Julie McCarthy are joined by Stephan Roest ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanroest/ ) from  Borealis to discuss the topic of sustainable plastics that are produced from renewable or circular feedstocks. What makes plastic sustainable and why not use more paper, cardboard, or carton p...

In the first episode of  OMV’s new podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Francesca Stevens ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-siciliano-stevens-b0350a5/ ), managing director of EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment. They set the stage for upcoming episodes, talk all about the concept of circular economy and if “r...

The new OMV Podcast “Rethinking Resources” is officially launched. In the first season, internal and external industry experts discuss everything to do with the circular economy and recycling – an extremely exciting concept and a real beacon of hope for the future. During the first season we will explore how, by Rethinking Resources, sustainability, growth and the living standards we know in our m...