Elemental Energy: Simplifying Decarbonization

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Elemental Energy is the podcast helping bridge oil and gas and electricity. Here we introduce emerging low carbon technologies associated with the energy transition. This podcast simplifies decarbonization, giving you positive insight on the energy transition.

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August 1, 202432 min

035: Geothermal 101 with Baseload Capital - Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Text me your feedback! Geothermal energy, once known to be localized in certain geographical regions, has expanded its capacity with advanced drilling techniques. Unlike solar and wind, geothermal is not reliant on day-night cycles, weather conditions, or seasons. It can generate electricity 24/7 and provide what is called "baseload" power – a key component for a stable power grid. Join me as I discuss this growing power generation technology with Kristina Hagström-Ilievska and Gabriella Skog of Baseload Capital. -Clean, firm, flexible, secure, minimal footprint baseload power generation-Conventional geothermal versus next generation EGS (Enhanced Geothermal Systems)-We get into technical side of Geothermal 101 around 10:57-Fracking in the system to enhance geothermal recovery-MW outputs associated with pilot plants and future commercial power outputs-Standardization in exploration, community work, and in design how it transfers into the balance of plant-Hold ups associated with geothermal advancements – permitting! -Going from drilling for oil and gas to drilling for power generation, transitioning workforces PS – Check out their latest series GeoTV here: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseloadCapital https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinahagstr%C3%B6milievska/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-skog-14871b133/https://www.baseloadcap.com/ Support the show

July 18, 202426 min

034: Energy policy to support the energy transition? With Niko McMurray of ClearPath

Text me your feedback! What is Energy Policy and why is it so important to promote clean energy innovation? I had no idea how important energy policy was in the background of my day to day job supporting project decision making. From technologies like nuclear to carbon removals and beyond, there are several policies in place to help support their development further. Niko McMurry with Clear Path delivers insight on what energy policy is and why it is so important to promote the energy transition. -Energy policy are sets of rules principles and guidelines, but how do we pull the policy makers together to create the ones best fit for goals-Importance of Engineering Firms and Project Developers to help set the expectations around policy-How current policy drives technology deployment-How the upcoming election will shake up the current clean energy policies-Supporting policy is the key to reduce emissions thorough innovative technologies-Policy to address regulatory barriers-Climate Policy vs. Energy Policy-Energy policy to support national security along with reliable, affordable and clean energy productionNicholas McMurray | LinkedInClearPath Support the show

July 8, 202447 min

033: CEO of Natura Resources Doug Robison, From Oil and Gas to Nuclear

Text me your feedback! Are you curious about how successful oil and gas personnel are adopting nuclear? Listen here to find out.Doug Robison, CEO of Natura Resources is a third-generation oil and gas leader now taking his pioneering spirit into the nuclear sector. Natura Resources is advancing development of molten salt reactors in the USA. In this conversation, we levelized the current innovation we are seeing similar to that of what we saw with hydraulic fracturing in the early 2000s and look what that did for our energy independence and security! Now let’s continue to drive clean power generation into this innovation. Join us as we discuss the below: -How simulation of the Permian basin regulation advancements for drilling to support the oil and gas industry 20 years ago can impact our implementation of advanced nuclear-What Natura Resources goals are with a Molten Salt Reactor and project status-Empowering the nuclear workforces of the future-Deploying a commercial reactor and the phases it takes to get there – running the research reactor and commercial designs in tandem-Prioritization of power to customers versus data centers-How do we stabilize the grid and deliver dispatchable powerActions:Chek out Natura Resources here: https://www.naturaresources.com/Support the show

June 20, 202442 min

032: CEO of Idaho Power, Lisa Grow - Delivering Safe, Reliable, Affordable, and Clean Electricity

Text me your feedback! This episode I am joined by Lisa Grow, CEO of Idaho Power. We discuss how the state is achieving reliability that is safe, clean and affordable. Idaho has a substantial mix of hydropower, with a healthy mix of natural gas, coal, geothermal, biomass, solar, and wind. They also have plans to exit coal and deliver 100% clean energy by 2045. The progression of phasing out coal and integrating clean energy is happening for her team rapidly and her leadership has been an amazing testament for them to achieve it! I am such a fan of her as an individual – she embodies strong, compassionate, leadership and you can see how she serves others in her everyday role as CEO. You can hear it the conversation we have. Tune in to discover some of the following: - Why Safe, Reliable, Affordable and Clean energy is the proper prioritization of energy delivery- The strong history of clean energy provision in the sate of Idaho- Data Center Production demands in the 100’s of MWs – creating mega loads on the power system- Deregulated versus unregulated markets-Electrification from the CEO of a Utilities Company’s view-Clean energy vs. renewable energy-Explanation of Renewable Energy Credits-SMR Market evolvementAlso note – I say the oil and gas market is not regulated, I meant to state they are a form of a DEregulated market. The differences in regulated versus deregulated is below. This is a very typical term in the electricity space.· Deregulated markets prioritize competition and give consumers more control over their choices.· Regulated markets offer stability and predictability in terms of costs and reliability. Learn more about Lisa and Idaho Power here: https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/company-information/officer-profiles/Also, be sure to check out the 100% Clean Energy by 2045 Initiative they are striving to achieve: https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/Support the show

June 6, 202447 min

031: Energy Incentives with Stuart Turley, CEO, Podcaster, and Energy Poverty Elimination Advocate

Text me your feedback! Join Stuart Turley, CEO of Sandstone Group, founder of Energy News Beat, and fellow podcaster in a light-hearted conversation about, well….everything?! We went into the conversation with the intent to talk about subsidies and incentives in the energy industry, which I know very little about, then somehow dove into cloud seeding, climate change, and agriculture! We went all over the place, but the message about tax incentives to support the energy transition was made. If companies can figure out how to be non-dependent on government support, less complexity follows as the complexities involved with incentives are numerous. This episode is between two individuals with different perspectives but coming together to help deliver energy insight.-Energy Subsidies vs. Energy Incentives-Tax Incentives for typical oil and gas vs. energy transition-Energy Poverty Elimination-A healthy conversation about climate change-Insurance companies adopting climate change in their structuring of policies-Molecules to electrons https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/https://energynewsbeat.co/https://www.iea.org/topics/energy-subsidiesSupport the show

May 23, 202431 min

030: Hydrogen Market Update with Paul Rodden

Text me your feedback! Welcome back Paul Rodden, Host of the Number 1 Global Hydrogen Podcast. He joins us again to give us an update on the Hydrogen market today. His macro picture of hydrogen and the market is gained from over 300 Episodes and following it passionately for the last half a decade. He joined me in Episode 017, go check out this one if you are new to H2 and want a basic understanding of why Hydrogen is being supported as part of the Energy Transition. In this episode we cover the following and more: -Overall view of Hydrogen Market as of April 2024-Hydrogen Technologies evolving-Hydrogen Methane Pyrolysis and Photocatalysis (Monolith)-Geologic Hydrogen, naturally occurring and in situ combustion (Hyterra and Cemvita)-Cabron intensities being mapped to help establish a standard-Hydrogen photocatalysis and methane pyrolysis-Types of Geologic Hydrogen-Update on hydrogen derivatives and offtakes Support the show

May 9, 202430 min

029: Oil and Gas and Nuclear? Conversation with Nick Morriss of Shepherd Power

Text me your feedback! Pioneering in the microreactor application space to support oil and gas, Nick Morriss with Shepherd Power a spinoff of NOV, is first in line! The integration of nuclear to deliver electricity and thermal support to upstream applications is becoming a reality, so much so that companies like Shepherd are forming in preparation of the uptick in need. Their model is as simple as setting up a facility that they own and operate, giving their customer the ability to purchase their power and thermal heat generation. We just need the regulators and developers to catch up!-Origin Story of Shepherd Power-Owning and operating reactor risks being removed from customer base-Values of siting small reactors with modest foundation pads-Qualitative vs. quantitative values that nuclear integration provides-Direct application of heat and electricity in upstream application-Regulated vs. Non-Regulated Project Management Approaches Support the show

April 25, 202439 min

028: LIVE Advanced Nuclear Reactor Summit XI with Tay Stevenson, Industrial Applications for Nuclear Power

Text me your feedback! From data centers to industrial and petrochemical integration, the new and novel applications of advanced reactors is gaining heavy traction! Join Tay Stevenson and I in a live two-day recap of the United States Nuclear Industry Council’s Advanced Reactor Summit. The shift in possibility from large, conventional power facilities for utilities (1000MW and above) to smaller, more bespoke nuclear applications is happening. Funding is being generated from new and private parties which is amplifying focus from not just the developers of technology, but also the new customer bases and legislature. Texas openly displaying their “Welcome Mat” with Honorary Cody Harris, Texas House Representative presenting a large image with narrative on how we are making the state a nuclear policy a friendly environment, DOW Chemicals and Natura Resources proving it. “I know we have the facts on our side, and the people working on it truly care." – Tay Stevenson Thank you Jeffrey Merrifield, Todd Abrajano and The USNIC for one of the most well thought out, curated conferences I have had the pleasure of attending. In this episode we discuss:-Applications on nuclear into new industries other than utility space-Supplying thermal heat, electricity, and decarbonization possibilities-DOW Seadrift Nuclear Integration-Natura Resources Abilene Christian University SMR-Oklo and Diamondback rallying to support the predicted 20GW necessary for the Permin Basin Operations-Fuel sources and reactors being tailored to meet specific applications-Understanding the US Fuel Cycle and non-recycle waste position-Domestic, high level fuel and waste overview-Nuclear waste proliferation-Achieving energy abundanceSupport the show

April 9, 202427 min

027: Oil and Gas Executives for Nuclear, with Douglas Sandridge

Text me your feedback! Join Douglas Sandridge and myself (along with a very special guest, Adeline Leonard, age 6) to discuss the growing support of oil and gas professionals supporting nuclear power. The movement of upstream and downstream adopting the concept of nuclear into operations is not new! It is just having an insurgence with the need for increased power generation and new technologies that can produce the increased steam generation as well.Energy SobrietyOil and Gas Executives for NuclearEnergy PolicyImportance of understanding macro dynamics around energyThe emerging applications for nuclear in the oil and gas industry Listen to his other recent interview with Titans of Nuclear to dive deeper into his history: https://www.lastenergy.com/titansofnuclear/experts/dougsandridgeThe Advanced Reactors Summit XI & Technology Trailblazers ShowcaseApril 15-18, 2024 | Houston, TX | Home 2024 | ar-tech-summit (arsummit.org)Support the show

March 28, 202439 min

026: Shorting the Grid with Meredith Angwin, How to Support Electrification

Text me your feedback! Join author Meredith Angwin and I as we discuss the movement of electrification and some of the major hurdles we must overcome to increase power production and support elimination of energy poverty. We rely on a grid system that is extremely fragile but one that must carry us into the future that is demanding it to supply more electricity than ever and will only increase. How do we support this increased power need, towing on such a fragile line, pun intended… In this episode we discuss: What is Power Generation 101Explain the “On Demand” situation the grid encounters and what the addition of renewables does to the power gridThe Fatal Trifecta the grid is currently encountering (resulting in winter Storm Uri, Texas, 2021)The ideal base load power situationThe overall relationship between electricity and oil and gasWhat the solution is to aide in the support of increasing electricity production while maintaining reliability and affordabilityAn introspective look on movement away from Microgrids Watch her recent appearance on Robert Bryce’s Juice Mini Series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3G3HFmpb4Y&t=4sAuthor of Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid Support the show