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#86 The Grid Gets Honest: Who Gets Access, and What Needs to Change (with Audhild Kvam, Tensio)
In this on-site episode from grid operator Tensio’s control centre in Stjørdal, we sit down with CEO Audhild Kvam to unpack one of the green transition’s biggest chokepoints: limited grid…
#85 When the Lights Go Out: Lessons from the Iberian Blackout (with Kjetil Uhlen, NTNU IEL)
On 28 April, the entire Iberian Peninsula plunged into darkness in under 30 seconds. How can a modern, interconnected grid fail so spectacularly—and what does it teach the rest of Europe?I sat down…
#84 Back to Black? Why Oil Majors Seem to Be Retreating From Renewables (with Michael Liebreich, Bloomberg New Energy Finance))
In Episode 84, clean‑energy luminary Michael Liebreich joins the show to unpack why oil giants like Shell and BP appear to be throttling back on renewables just as the climate crisis intensifies.…
#83 Will Norway run into an electricity shortage? (with Ane Torvanger Brunvoll, NVE)
Norway’s electricity system is at a crossroads. With rising consumption, stable production, and an evolving energy mix, the big question is: will we have enough power in the years ahead?In this…
#82 Equinor’s M&A Strategy: Can Oil and Renewables Coexist? (with Per Arne Solend, Equinor)
In this episode, we examine Equinor’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy and explore a key question: Can oil and renewables coexist within the company and in Norway’s broader energy…
#81 Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Can Norway Power the Path to Zero Emission Aviation?
In this episode, we explore the feasibility of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and Norway's potential role as a global hub for their production. I am joined by three distinguished guests: Anders…
#80 Is there a Role for Nuclear in the Energy System? (with Martin Hjelmeland & Magnus Korpås, NTNU)
In this episode we look at a debated topic in the energy sector today: the role of nuclear power. Joined by Professor Magnus Korpås, Vice Director of NTNU Energy at NTNU, and Dr. Martin Hjelmeland, a…
#79 What's next for Offshore Wind in Norway? (with Arvid Nesse, Norwegian Offshore Wind)
Explore Norway's role in the offshore wind industry, focusing on floating wind technology. Our guest, the cluster manager for Norwegian Offshore Wind and head of the METCentre, Arvid Nesse, shares…
#78 How to Futureproof the Norwegian Grid (with Jonas Alexandersson, Æge Energy)
How do we prepare Norway's grid for the future? The strain on the grid is increasing as the energy demand undergoes significant shifts with the rise of renewable sources and power-intensive…
#77 How can Northern Lights realize CCS for Europe? (with Tim Heijn, Northern Lights)
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Heijn, Managing Director of Northern Lights, to explore the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project transforming CO2 management in Europe. Tim shares insights…
#76 Is Energy Being Weaponized? Geopolitics and energy security in the energy transition (with Dr. Benedikt Franke, Munich Security Conference)
Featuring Benedikt Franke, CEO and Vice Chair of the Munich Security Conference, this episode highlights how energy security has evolved from crises like the 1970s oil shocks to today's geopolitical…
#75 How Statkraft is renewing the way the world is powered (with Henrik Sætness)
In this episode we sit down with Henrik Sætness, Executive Vice President of EVP Corporate Staff at Statkraft, to explore the company's strategies in the renewable energy space. Henrik shares…
#74 The Future of Norway & Germany's Energy Collaboration (with Christian Maaß, BMWK)
Today we explore the evolving energy partnership between Norway and Germany. Our guest is Christian Maaß, who heads Department II for Heat, Hydrogen and Efficiency in the Federal Ministry for…
#73 Low-Carbon Aluminum and Hydro’s Energy Transition Efforts (with Eivind Kallevik, CEO of Norsk Hydro)
At Arendalsuka 2024, we sat down with the CEO of Norsk Hydro to explore the world of low-carbon aluminum and the future of sustainable industrial practices. Hydro, a global leader in renewable energy…
#72 Norway's Energy Future: Electrification, Wind and Hydrogen (with Nils Klippenberg, Siemens Norge)
In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition podcast, we sit down with Nils Klippenberg, CEO of Siemens Norway, to discuss the current state and future direction of Norway's energy transition. As…
#71 Navigating Norway's Energy Shift - A snap shot analysis with the founder of Rystad Energy (Jarand Rystad, Rystad Energy)
⭐ How does the Hormus straight between Iran and Oman influence oil prices?⭐ How do interest rates influence the deployment of Renewables?⭐ How will small CO2 emitters connect to larger CCS…
#70 EU Energy Policy - Overview over three key EU Energy Directives (with Massimo Busuoli, Director of the NTNU Brussels Office)
EU Energy Policy - Overview over three key EU Energy Directives (with Massimo Busuoli, Director of the NTNU Brussels Office) In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we delve into the…
#69 Scaling CCS - Non-technical challenges and solutions for Carbon Capture in Norway and beyond (with Markus Steen - SINTEF Technology Management)
In this episode, we'll explore the non-technical challenges and solutions for scaling CCS in Norway and beyond with Senior Research Scientist Markus Steen from SINTEF. We'll discuss the importance of…
#68 Hydrogen Today: Status Quo, Barriers, and Overcoming Challenges (with Rob Stevens, Topsoe)
Today we delve into the dynamic world of hydrogen energy. Hosted live at the HySchool Days 2024, the episode features Rob Stephens from Topsoe, a technology provider specializing in catalysis and…
#67 Accelerating Direct Air Capture - Switching into Gigaton Gear
Want to learn more? Check out Julius' upcoming webinar: Gigaton Gear - Most pressing challenges to global DAC deployment In this episode, we flip the table. Heidi Fossland, the new administrative…
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