Many industrial facilities like mines, wind farms or marine vessels are often located in remote areas. Operating far from other infrastructure has its challenges, such as dealing with harsh weather conditions and ensuring that a qualified workforce is available at the right spot and time. 

Remote, however, doesn’t always mean far away: crane operators at container terminals can work from a control room rather than high up in a crane, and in mines, blasting can be managed from a safe distance.  

How can automation and digital technologies help address challenges in industrial sites that are hard to reach? And how can technology enhance safety and even open up opportunities for a more diverse workforce?  

To find answers, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by:
Mårten Sjöström, Professor of Signal Processing at Mid Sweden University 
Sanjit Shewale, Global Head of Digital at ABB Process Industries 
Johannes Sikström, Section Manager Process Control and Analysis at Boliden 

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Many industrial facilities like mines, wind farms or marine vessels are often located in remote areas. Operating far from other infrastructure has its challenges, such as dealing with harsh weather conditions and ensuring that a qualified workforce is available at the right spot and time. 
Remote, however, doesn’t always mean far away: crane operators at container terminals can work from a control room rather than high up in a crane, and in mines, blasting can be managed from a safe distance.  
How can automation and digital technologies help address challenges in industrial sites that are hard to reach? And how can technology enhance safety and even open up opportunities for a more diverse workforce?  
To find answers, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by:
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<li>Mårten Sjöström, Professor of Signal Processing at Mid Sweden University </li>
<li>Sanjit Shewale, Global Head of Digital at ABB Process Industries </li>
<li>Johannes Sikström, Section Manager Process Control and Analysis at Boliden </li>
</ul>
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Remote Industrial Operations – Beyond Distance

We return to look at Green Hydrogen and its potential to scale over the coming years. What do Hydrogen, Ammonia and Methanol have in common? What will it take to drive down the cost of Green Hydrogen production? And what role will technology play to make widespread adoption possible? 

Join host, Fran Scott, and technology expert Ralph Burgener, Global Product Line Manager, High Power Rectifier at ABB to debunk some of the lies and discuss the truths about Green Hydrogen. 

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We return to look at Green Hydrogen and its potential to scale over the coming years. What do Hydrogen, Ammonia and Methanol have in common? What will it take to drive down the cost of Green Hydrogen production? And what role will technology play to make widespread adoption possible?     Join host, Fran Scott, and technology expert Ralph Burgener, Global Product Line Manager, High Power Rectifier at ABB to debunk some of the lies and discuss the truths about Green Hydrogen. 
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Truths and Lies about... Scaling up Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen has an important role to play in the global effort to achieve decarbonization goals. Produced using renewable energy, it offers the potential to help many industries move towards more sustainable operations.  

However, there are also challenges to overcome, including bringing down the costs of production as well as further developing the necessary infrastructure. 

In this episode, we will explore the question: Scaling up green hydrogen – what will it take? 

To find answers, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 
 - Alicia Eastman, Co-founder and Board Director of InterContinental Energy 
- Ralph Burgener, Global Product Line Manager of High Power Rectifiers at ABB Process Industries 
- Sundus Cordelia Ramli, CCO of Power-to-X at Topsoe 

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Green hydrogen has an important role to play in the global effort to achieve decarbonization goals. Produced using renewable energy, it offers the potential to help many industries move towards more sustainable operations.  
However, there are also challenges to overcome, including bringing down the costs of production as well as further developing the necessary infrastructure. 
In this episode, we will explore the question: Scaling up green hydrogen – what will it take? 
To find answers, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by:   - Alicia Eastman, Co-founder and Board Director of InterContinental Energy  - Ralph Burgener, Global Product Line Manager of High Power Rectifiers at ABB Process Industries  - Sundus Cordelia Ramli, CCO of Power-to-X at Topsoe    Follow The Process Automation Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

Scaling Up Green Hydrogen – What Will it Take?

We are back for a bonus episode to continue investigating Offshore Wind’s role in the energy transition. What could wind farms of the future look like? How can technology help ensure maximum efficiency in the process? And how much power is offshore wind capable of generating?  

Join host, Fran Scott, and Head of Supply Chain Development at Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Victoria Sinclair, to debunk some of the lies about Offshore Wind and discuss the truths about how to quickly and sustainably this critical energy source can be scaled.   

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We are back for a bonus episode to continue investigating Offshore Wind’s role in the energy transition. What could wind farms of the future look like? How can technology help ensure maximum efficiency in the process? And how much power is offshore wind capable of generating?  
Join host, Fran Scott, and Head of Supply Chain Development at Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Victoria Sinclair, to debunk some of the lies about Offshore Wind and discuss the truths about how to quickly and sustainably this critical energy source can be scaled.   
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Truths and Lies about... Offshore Wind

Offshore wind power plays an increasingly important role in the energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency, it’s expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. 

But the big question is: how to scale up this renewable energy source quickly and sustainably?  

Wind farms have existed around the world since the 1980s. What needs to be in place so the full potential of offshore wind can be realized? What technological developments need to happen? And what other factors need to come into play to accelerate a future of green electricity enabled by offshore wind?  

To find answers to these questions, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 

- Victoria Sinclair, Head of Supply Chain Development at Copenhagen Offshore Partners 
- Per Erik Holsten, President, ABB Energy Industries 
- Ian Debattista, SVP at Petrofac 

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Offshore wind power plays an increasingly important role in the energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency, it’s expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. 
But the big question is: how to scale up this renewable energy source quickly and sustainably?  
Wind farms have existed around the world since the 1980s. What needs to be in place so the full potential of offshore wind can be realized? What technological developments need to happen? And what other factors need to come into play to accelerate a future of green electricity enabled by offshore wind?  
To find answers to these questions, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 
- Victoria Sinclair, Head of Supply Chain Development at Copenhagen Offshore Partners  - Per Erik Holsten, President, ABB Energy Industries  - Ian Debattista, SVP at Petrofac 
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Offshore Wind - Accelerating the Energy Transition

We continue our exploration into the move from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in Industry. Is it possible to reliably run industry on renewables?, What will the future make up of energy look like for industry? And how can technology help make this possible? 

Join host, Fran Scott, and process automation technology expert Stefan Basenach to debunk some of the lies about renewable energy and discuss the truths about the reality of powering industry with renewables.   

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We continue our exploration into the move from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in Industry. Is it possible to reliably run industry on renewables?, What will the future make up of energy look like for industry? And how can technology help make this possible? 
Join host, Fran Scott, and process automation technology expert Stefan Basenach to debunk some of the lies about renewable energy and discuss the truths about the reality of powering industry with renewables.   
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Truths and Lies about... Renewable Energy in Industry

While industry is responsible for a substantial share of global greenhouse gas emissions, there is no denying the fact that as the world’s population grows, so will the demand for energy and materials. 

The big question is: how to meet these needs in the most sustainable way? 

Boosting energy efficiency and electrification are key, and so is increasing the share of renewables in industrial operations.  

But how can industry go about switching from fossil fuels to renewable power? And how can technology help? 

To find answers to these questions, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 

- Diego Hernandez Diaz, Partner at McKinsey and Company 
- Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President of Process Automation Technology at ABB 
- Lauri Peltola, CCO of Coolbrook. 

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While industry is responsible for a substantial share of global greenhouse gas emissions, there is no denying the fact that as the world’s population grows, so will the demand for energy and materials. 
The big question is: how to meet these needs in the most sustainable way? 
Boosting energy efficiency and electrification are key, and so is increasing the share of renewables in industrial operations.  
But how can industry go about switching from fossil fuels to renewable power? And how can technology help? 
To find answers to these questions, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 
- Diego Hernandez Diaz, Partner at McKinsey and Company  - Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President of Process Automation Technology at ABB  - Lauri Peltola, CCO of Coolbrook.    Follow The Process Automation Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

Challenge Accepted  - Powering Industry with Renewables

The investigation continues into the invisible threat of methane emissions. Does methane impact our atmosphere in the long term? Can technology provide a solution? Join host, Fran Scott, and methane expert David Allen to debunk some of the lies about methane emissions and discuss the truths about this potent greenhouse gas.  

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The investigation continues into the invisible threat of methane emissions. Does methane impact our atmosphere in the long term? Can technology provide a solution? Join host, Fran Scott, and methane expert David Allen to debunk some of the lies about methane emissions and discuss the truths about this potent greenhouse gas.  
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Truths and Lies about... Methane Emissions

Methane is the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2). According to the International Energy Agency, it is responsible for around 30 percent of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. While methane absorbs more energy than CO2 in the atmosphere, it has a much shorter atmospheric lifespan – around 12 years. The good news is that tackling methane emissions can make a significant difference to addressing climate change. 

But how to reduce emissions from this colorless, odorless gas that’s often hard to detect? And how can technology help? 

To find answers to these questions, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 

- David T. Allen, the Gertz Regents Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Resources at the University of Texas at Austin 

- Jacques Mulbert, President of ABB Measurement & Analytics 

- Stephane Germain, President and CEO of GHGSat 

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Methane is the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2). According to the International Energy Agency, it is responsible for around 30 percent of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. While methane absorbs more energy than CO2 in the atmosphere, it has a much shorter atmospheric lifespan – around 12 years. The good news is that tackling methane emissions can make a significant difference to addressing climate change. 
But how to reduce emissions from this colorless, odorless gas that’s often hard to detect? And how can technology help? 
To find answers to these questions, The Process Automation Podcast host Fran Scott is joined by: 
- David T. Allen, the Gertz Regents Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Resources at the University of Texas at Austin 
- Jacques Mulbert, President of ABB Measurement &amp; Analytics 
- Stephane Germain, President and CEO of GHGSat 
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The Invisible Threat - Tackling Methane Emissions

The Process Automation Podcast with presenter and engineer Fran Scott returns with a third season!

In this series, we'll discover how we can tackle harmful emissions, power industrial operations with renewables, and what energy sources we will see come into play in the future, all thanks to process automation.

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The Process Automation Podcast with presenter and engineer Fran Scott returns with a third season!
In this series, we'll discover how we can tackle harmful emissions, power industrial operations with renewables, and what energy sources we will see come into play in the future, all thanks to process automation.
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The Process Automation Podcast returns.

From the phones in our hands, to the water in our taps Process Automation technologies are behind the scenes, orchestrating industrial processes, machinery, and systems to operate seamlessly and efficiently to enable our everyday.

Join presenter and engineer Fran Scott as she explores the often unseen magic of process automation that enables our daily lives.

Throughout this series we’re going to discover how these invisible forces make a world of difference, affecting some of the world’s biggest industries such as mining for vital materials that provide the building blocks for modern life to shipping products around the world. Even the industries bringing essentials like water and gas into our homes. And ultimately we’ll see how these technologies not only make it possible, but in fact make these industries more efficient, safe, and sustainable than ever before.  

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From the phones in our hands, to the water in our taps Process Automation technologies are behind the scenes, orchestrating industrial processes, machinery, and systems to operate seamlessly and efficiently to enable our everyday.
Join presenter and engineer Fran Scott as she explores the often unseen magic of process automation that enables our daily lives.
Throughout this series we’re going to discover how these invisible forces make a world of difference, affecting some of the world’s biggest industries such as mining for vital materials that provide the building blocks for modern life to shipping products around the world. Even the industries bringing essentials like water and gas into our homes. And ultimately we’ll see how these technologies not only make it possible, but in fact make these industries more efficient, safe, and sustainable than ever before.  
Subscribe and Follow now to The Process Automation Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss an episode.

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