The Energy Podcast
The Energy Podcast
The Energy Podcast from Shell is the home of conversation about the energy that powers our world. With demand for energy growing as society moves to net zero, how will the world balance providing secure and affordable energy with accelerating the transition to low-carbon solutions? With more than a century of experience connecting energy to people, we bring together our own experts and guest…
What it takes to scale lower-carbon energy technology
What does it take to turn promising energy technology into real-world projects? In this episode of The Energy Podcast, Andy Beard, Shell's Vice President of Hydrogen, discusses what’s needed to develop large-scale renewable-hydrogen projects. Hydrogen is already widely used around the world, but m…
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Energy demand: what customers need now
What is driving the growth in energy demand? From transport to industry, how are customer needs changing? From fuels and lubricants to chemicals, electric-vehicle charging and lower-carbon solutions, customer expectations are evolving and industries are adapting. In this episode of The Energy Podc…
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The future of LNG: demand, growth and energy security
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) provides energy security to many countries around the world. But what is the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, and does it change the outlook for the LNG market in the decades ahead? In this episode of The Energy Podcast, Shell's President of Integrated Gas, C…
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Strait of Hormuz: Inside the response to a global energy crisis
What happens when a global energy chokepoint closes? In this episode of The Energy Podcast, we go inside Shell's response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a disruption that put around a fifth of global oil and LNG supplies at risk. Drawing on first-hand experience, Shell's Chief of Staff …
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What does today’s crisis reveal about the future of energy? | The Energy Podcast
What is the ongoing disruption to global energy supplies revealing about the energy system? In this first episode of a new season of The Energy Podcast, we step back from the headlines to examine how the system is responding to the shocks prompted by the Middle East conflict, and what it could mea…
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Shell’s CEO talks transformation, leadership, and the future of energy
In the season finale of The Energy Podcast, Shell’s CEO Wael Sawan reflects on a year of significant change globally. He discusses navigating through uncertainty, accelerating the energy transition, and embracing AI. He also shares how Shell is transforming into a fitter, more competitive company –…
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The role of oil in the energy mix: today and in the future
Oil is the source of about 30% of the world's energy today. It’s also the basis of ingredients in many everyday products - from your phone to clothes to medicines. Featuring Shell's President of Upstream, Peter Costello, this episode of The Energy Podcast explores the evolving role of oil in the en…
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Keeping the world moving: shipping’s lead role in the energy system
How does the energy that powers lives move across the globe? In this episode, The Energy Podcast sets a course for the world of shipping with Karrie Trauth, Executive Vice President for Shipping and Maritime at Shell. She explains shipping’s vital, non-stop role as the backbone of today’s global en…
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From lab to F1 track: the science behind Scuderia Ferrari’s sustainable race fuel
In this bonus episode of The Energy Podcast, host Eddie is joined by Valeria Loreti, Principal Scientist and Delivery Manager in Motorsports at Shell, to explore the future of sustainable racing fuels for Formula 1 team Scuderia Ferrari HP. Starting in 2026, all Formula 1 cars will need to run on …
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The future of road transport: Shell and BMW on emissions, EVs and innovation
The Energy Podcast explores the complex path to decarbonising road transport. From adoption of electric vehicles and biofuels to policy, infrastructure and consumer behaviour, this episode unpacks the challenges of reducing emissions of road travel and what it’ll take to progress further. We are jo…
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