Xoserve Decarb Discussions

In this episode of the Decarb Discussions podcast, Xoserve’s Orlando Minervino and Poppy Airey, are joined by energy expert David Watson from BFY Group, to examine what the current conflict in the Middle East means for the UK energy system and the lessons policymakers and industry should take forward. Hear David’s reflections from more than 25 years working across the energy sector as he unpacks h...

In this episode of the Decarb Discussions podcast, Xoserve’s Orlando Minervino and Poppy Airey, are joined by Professor Russell Thomas, energy historian and Technical Director at WSP, to discuss his latest report which explores the lessons learned from the transformation of the UK gas industry in the 1960s and 1970s. The conversion programme remains the largest energy transition in Great Britain a...

In this episode, we’re joined by Clare Jackson, of Hydrogen UK, to explore hydrogen’s critical role in delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions – and why the time to act is now. From the UK’s unique position as a politically stable, investment-friendly landscape to the staggering £20 billion of private investment poised to accelerate hydrogen deployment, Clare unpacks why hydrogen represents not jus...

In this episode of Decarb Discussions, our hosts James Verdon and Orlando Minervino are joined by Corinna Jones, Director of Clean Power at National Gas, to discuss the gas operator’s approach to decarbonisation. Hear how National Gas is aligning its green energy strategy with national and international net zero goals, and the diverse range of projects that are helping the company accelerate decar...

DecarbDiscussions is back with a new co-host: Orlando Minervino, Xoserve’s new Business Development Manager, as well as one of our main decarbonisation experts. Find out more about Orlando’s expertise and the wealth of knowledge he brings to Xoserve. Hosted by James Verdon, Strategic Stakeholder Manager, Xoserve. Guest Speaker: Orlando Minervino, Business Development Manager (Decarbonisation Strat...

In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Xoserve’s James Verdon speaks to Tommy Allsopp, Sustainability Manager at Tyseley Energy Park. Bringing together industry, academics and local government, Tyseley Energy Park is on a mission to transform clean energy innovation in Birmingham and the wider region. By demonstrating new technologies and turning them into commercially viable energy systems, it ho...

In this episode of Decarb Discussions, our host James Verdon is joined by David Horsfall, Director of Property and Sustainability at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP).  Listen as they discuss the long history of TEP’s site, the significance of its strategic location, and the exciting current and future projects going on in this unique environmental innovation hub.  Hosted by James Verdon, Strategic Stakeh...

In this episode of Decarb Discussions, our host James Verdon is joined by Professor Russell Thomas, who recently published a paper on the transformation of the UK gas industry between 1949 and the end of the 1980s. Listen as they discuss the challenges of the sector during the nationalisation of the gas distribution system, and what lessons can be learned to help with today’s decarbonisation agend...

In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Victoria Mustard, Xoserve's former Decarbonisation Strategy Lead spoke with a wide range of people from across the utilities industry about what can be done to better empower, encourage and support women in the energy and utility industry. Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest speakers: Della Newton, Global Energy Manag...

In this episode of Decarb Discussions, join Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard as she talks to Matthew Cole, Head of Fuel Bank Foundation. Matthew’s work brings him into contact with many UK families and individuals struggling with fuel poverty. These are often people who understand very well how important energy efficiency is but can’t fund efficiency measures; people who expect to go without heat and li...

Heat demand and the role of energy storage: what are our options? In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Dr Grant Wilson, Associate Professor at Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham.  Listen as they explore the issues that will impact future energy demand patterns, how the UK’s plans to decarbonise heat will create new challenges for security of...

Hydrogen blending: Delivering safe, non-disruptive and cost-effective carbon reduction for gas customers In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Charles Perez-Storey, Principal Engineer at Progressive Energy about the planning and implementation of the Hydeploy project, how safety was built into every stage and why hydrogen blending could be so crucial to decarbon...

We’re told from an early age that throwing away food is wasteful. However, we don’t often think about the environmental impact of food waste – particularly in terms of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Christer Stoyell, Managing Director of Severn Trent Green Power, explains how the gas produced by organic waste can be trapped and put to use thanks to anaerobi...

Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest Speaker: Thomas Baxter, co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition and Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen Hydrogen, when coupled with CCUS or produced from electrolysis using renewable sources, could provide a carbon neutral alternative to natural gas. But is this reason enough to select it as the default option...

Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest Speaker: Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Northern Gas Network Have you ever wondered how it would be to live in a house where natural gas has been entirely replaced by hydrogen?  In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Northern Gas Network, explains the benefits of using...

Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest Speakers: James Earl, Director of Gas at the Energy Networks Association Megan Bray, Market Development Lead at National Grid Bethan Winter, System Operations Manager at Wales & West Utilities Joel Martin, Biomethane Connections Manager at SGN In this episode of Decarb Discussions, we discuss the challenges, opportunities...

In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Darren Elsom gives us an overview of the future of gas, and how we can accelerate the decarbonisation of the gas grid in the race to achieve net zero by 2050.  Although natural gas will still play a crucial role in the next couple of decades, hydrogen is emerging as a promising carbon-neutral alternative.  As well as helping decarbonise our gas grid, hydrogen...

In this new episode of Decarb Discussions, we explore the role of biomethane in decarbonising our gas grid. Traditionally, biogas has been extracted from organic waste and burned to generate electricity.  Now, with more electricity coming from renewables, there is the chance to give new purpose to biogas, upgrading it to biomethane that can be injected into the gas grid to heat our buildings in a...

In this podcast episode, hear Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard in conversation with experts from the UK’s leading gas metering organisations.  A must-listen for meter asset owners, providers and managers; hear what industry peers believe the impacts of introducing hydrogen to the UK gas mix will have on asset management strategies. With hydrogen projects progressing Is it time for your organisation to t...

In this podcast episode, hear Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard in conversation with some of the gas industry experts that are collaborating to trial hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas for heating UK homes. Northern Gas Networks and Cadent Gas Limited have worked together on the Hydrogen Village trials and Hydeploy project. With plans for the Uk’s first Hydrogen Town set to be submitted in March 2...

In this podcast session, we take a look at the role of metering in achieving a net zero gas system and the specific challenges metering organisations will face as we transition to low-carbon and then net zero carbon. In the spirit of collaborating towards a shared goal, hear what metering specialists would like the rest of the gas industry to know about: how metering business models are changing a...

In this podcast session, we will take a look at the new hydrogen Guarantee of Origin (GoO) scheme and why National Grid believes it will be so important to developing a successful low-carbon gas economy. With an in depth look at how I&C businesses will be affected and can benefit from the scheme. Hear how the GoO scheme will work and why National Grid is forwarding the initiative. Hear what th...