Future Energy Insights

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Sep 2026

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Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and global thinkers, Future Energy Insights by the World Future Energy Summit takes an in-depth look at renewable energy and sustainability. Featuring lively debate and passionate discussion, the series covers six core topics: clean energy, water scarcity, smart cities, circular economies, waste management and climate change. It shines a spotlight on the critical issues and major gamechangers shaping the sector today.

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September 29, 202635 min

In Conversation with Robin Mills: The Future of Green Steel

Decarbonising heavy industry is one of the biggest challenges in the transition to a low-carbon economy, with steel at the heart of it. In this episode, Robin Mills welcomes Dr. Dimitrios Dimitriou, Senior Vice President for ESG and Sustainability at EMSTEEL, to explore what it will take to move green steel from pilot projects to a scalable commercial market. They discuss the lack of a universal definition of green steel, and how fragmented standards, certification and carbon accounting create challenges for buyers, investors and lenders. Dimitriou explains why the biggest barrier is increasingly not technology, but bankability, and what is needed to create the demand signals and market structures required to scale investment in low-carbon steel. The conversation explores the portfolio of technologies needed to decarbonise steel, including hydrogen, carbon capture, renewable electricity, electrification, recycling and energy efficiency. They also examine the role of carbon pricing and regulation, and why low-carbon steel will need to become a competitive proposition rather than relying on a premium alone. Looking beyond steel, they discuss industrial clusters connecting clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, infrastructure, finance and demand, and the importance of international collaboration in building a new low-carbon industrial economy. Looking towards 2035, they consider a future where carbon becomes a standard attribute of steel, alongside quality, performance and price. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

September 28, 202620 min

Grid vs. GPU: AI, Clean Power, and The Fight for Processing Speed

The world has entered an era where two forces - artificial intelligence and the global energy transition - are accelerating faster than our systems can keep up. AI is reshaping industries, straining power grids, and redefining what nations need to stay competitive. At the same time, clean‑energy deployment is surging, but it depends on a technology we don’t talk about enough: processing power. Semiconductors have quietly become the backbone of everything from data‑centre efficiency to grid optimisation to the next generation of electric vehicles. Speakers: Chinmoy Baruah , CEO, ChipX Robert Jones , Partner, B2BConnect (Moderator) Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

September 11, 202634 min

In Conversation with Robin Mills: The (Artificial) Intelligence Behind Energy

AI is moving beyond the digital world and into the physical industries that power the global economy. In this episode, Robin Mills welcomes Saravan Penubarthi Chief Technology Officer at AIQ, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the energy sector, from improving efficiency and production to enhancing safety, sustainability and decision-making. They discuss the growing relationship between AI and energy, and why the future will depend on both “energy for AI” and “AI for energy”. Sarvan explains how AIQ is applying different forms of AI across the energy value chain, combining advanced analytics with physics-based models and industry expertise to turn vast amounts of data into actionable insights. The conversation also explores what it means for energy companies to become truly AI-native, including the need to rethink business processes, manage organisational change and upskill employees. They examine the balance between assisted and autonomous AI, the importance of keeping humans in the loop for critical decisions, and how AI can shift employees away from routine analysis towards higher-value strategic decision-making. As AI itself drives growing demand for electricity, they consider the technology’s energy and emissions footprint, and how cleaner power, more efficient hardware and smarter AI architectures could help address this challenge. Looking towards 2035, they discuss how AI could become an integral part of the energy workforce, business processes and decision-making, and why the energy companies that successfully embed AI may be best positioned for the next phase of transformation. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

September 9, 202631 min

In Conversation with Robin Mills: The Economics of Renewables

Electricity demand is entering a new era, driven by electrification, AI, population growth and the rapid expansion of new technologies. In this episode, Robin Mills speaks with Mazin Khan, CFO of Masdar, about how the global energy landscape is changing and what this means for the future of renewable energy from an economic and business perspective. They explore why solar, wind and battery storage are becoming increasingly competitive, how falling costs and improving technology are enabling renewables to meet demand around the clock, and the role of energy security and price certainty in accelerating the transition. Mazin also discusses Masdar’s global growth and its ambition to reach 100 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The conversation examines what is unlocking renewable investment in emerging markets, including the importance of regulation, long-term offtake agreements and project bankability, as well as how scale, supply chains and financing are shaping competition in mature markets. They also look ahead to the next decade of battery innovation and why rising electricity demand, technological progress and falling costs could create significant new opportunities for renewable energy. Ahead of the World Future Energy Summit, the episode offers a timely look at the forces reshaping global power markets and the scale of investment and innovation needed to meet the world's growing demand for electricity. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

August 26, 202650 min

In Conversation with Robin Mills: The New Sustainability Opportunity

The New Sustainability Opportunity: From Commitment to Commercial Value Sustainability is entering a new phase, one where environmental ambition must go hand in hand with economic value, innovation and long-term business strategy. In this episode, Robin Mills welcomes Ibrahim Al Zu'bi, Chief Sustainability and ESG Officer at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), to explore how sustainability can move beyond compliance and become embedded in the way businesses operate, invest and grow. They discuss decarbonisation, AI and technology, human capital, local supply chains and energy diversification, as well as the importance of long-term investment in building more adaptable businesses and economies. They also examine why sustainability priorities differ across markets, the role of leadership in keeping them on the agenda, and how collaboration can accelerate practical solutions. Ahead of the World Future Energy Summit , they highlight the need for such global platforms that bring together businesses, innovators and decision-makers, and how they are increasingly crucial to sharing ideas, discovering technologies and shaping the future of the energy sector. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

August 20, 2026Episode 841 min

In Conversation with Robin Mills: The New Energy Opportunity

The energy transition is moving beyond deployment to a new phase of transformation, creating opportunities across technology, investment and infrastructure. In this episode, Robin Mills welcomes James Allan, Head of Energy, Economics and Climate at the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi, to explore what it will take to scale the next generation of clean energy solutions and turn ambition into commercial opportunity. They discuss the falling cost of renewables, electrification, critical mineral supply chains, carbon capture and AI, as well as the growing potential for UK–UAE collaboration. As businesses look to turn the energy transition into growth, they examine where new markets, technologies and investment opportunities are emerging, and what companies need to do to position themselves for what comes next. Ahead of the World Future Energy Summit, they also consider how collaboration, innovation and investment can accelerate the transition and shape the opportunities of the future energy economy. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

August 12, 2026Episode 727 min

In Conversation with Robin Mills: The New Energy Equation

The New Energy Equation: Security, Sustainability and Resilience As countries race to decarbonise while meeting growing energy demand, energy security has become a strategic priority. In this episode, Robin Mills welcomes Amena Bakr for an insightful discussion on how recent global events have reinforced the need for more diversified and resilient energy systems. Together, they examine the delicate balance between security, affordability and sustainability, the importance of energy diversity across technologies and resources, and how collaboration across borders can strengthen resilience. Ahead of the World Future Energy Summit, they also share their perspectives on the trends, challenges and opportunities that will define the next chapter of the global energy transition. Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

July 28, 2026Episode 67 min

Digitalisation: Inside the New Era of Grid Planning

As power grids grow more complex, operators need tools that can simulate faster, plan with greater precision, and anticipate stress before it hits. Digital twins are emerging as one of the most powerful ways to model system behaviour in real time and test future scenarios. In this episode, we explore where digital twins can make the biggest immediate impact on grid planning and operations, how far digitalisation can realistically take us without deeper infrastructure upgrades, and whether data quality, system integration, or legacy assets remain the toughest barrier to scaling their use. Speakers: Lubo Minchev , CEO, Telelink Infra Robert Jones , Partner, B2BConnect (Moderator) Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

June 30, 2026Episode 529 min

Hydrogen: From Hype to Clean Energy Business

Hydrogen is becoming a critical pillar of the clean energy transition, but scaling it demands both technological progress and innovative financing. In this episode, two experts explore what it will take to build a competitive hydrogen economy, from production targets and cost‑competitiveness to the bankable offtake agreements needed for viable projects. They also explore long‑term contracts and financing structures designed to unlock capital for high‑capex projects. Speakers: Alicia Eastman , Managing Director, APC Investors Santosh Raikar , Managing Partner, Silverpeak Robert Jones , Partner, B2BConnect (Moderator) Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

June 4, 2026Episode 48 min

How CEPA is Rewiring UAE–Australia Energy Ties

The UAE-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has entered a new phase - one that puts renewable energy at the centre of bilateral cooperation. In this episode, we explore how this expansion could unlock new investment and technology exchange, and what it could mean for long‑term energy security. We discuss where CEPA can create immediate shared value across clean‑energy supply chains, the regulatory and certification hurdles that need to be solved, and the opportunities emerging in Australia for UAE companies looking to establish a foothold in its evolving energy market. Speakers: Trevor Ducharme , President, Global CMX Robert Jones , Partner, B2BConnect (Moderator) Powered by World Future Energy Summit , the Future Energy Insights show seeks to address the biggest challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Find us on social media at @worldfutureenergysummit and visit our website www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.