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Energy Technology delivers strategic, actionable insights for energy industry professionals across the value chain. Each week, we dive into the forces shaping power, oil and gas and mining – from market forecasts and policy updates to technology breakthroughs and supply chain intelligence – bringing together expert voices and data-driven analysis, powered by GlobalData’s business intelligence platform. This podcast builds on reporting from GlobalData’s energy titles: Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology.

  1. Can Brazil become a key rare earth supplier for the West? 

    1d ago

    Can Brazil become a key rare earth supplier for the West? 

    As governments seek to diversify critical mineral supplychains beyond China, Brazil is emerging as one of the world's most promising new sources of rare earth elements. The country holds the world's second-largest rare earth resource base and is advancing a new generation of projects, which could provide lower-impact production of the magnet rare earths needed for EVs, offshore wind turbines and defence technologies.  But geology alone is not enough. Building a globallycompetitive rare earth industry will require investment, permitting, downstream processing and international partnerships.  We speak with Rafael Moreno, CEO of Viridis Mining & Minerals, Elizabeth Johnson, Managing Director of Brazil Research at TS Lombard, and GlobalData analyst Sai Dheeraj about Brazil's rare earth ambitions, the implications of the recent G7 critical minerals declaration, and whether projects such as Colossus can help reshape global supply chains.  Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of Mining Technology and MINEmagazine, is the host of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights.   Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and MiningTechnology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.  (00:01) Intro  (01:30) Why Brazil? Why now?  (04:00) The race against time  (05:35) Where is the bottleneck?  (08:35) Can Brazil build a complete rare earthindustry?  (10:45) The G7 opportunity

    12 min
  2. Venezuela post-Maduro: will oil majors invest again?

    Jun 23

    Venezuela post-Maduro: will oil majors invest again?

    January brought massive change for Venezuela. After almost 13 years, Nicolás Maduro was removed from power and, within the month, the path was being laid for a revival of the country’s oil sector.  The opportunity is huge. Venezuela is home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves and, throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, it produced over three million barrels per day. However, financial mismanagement and corruption pushed the country into economic collapse, and regulations around joint venture stakes drove many international operators out.   The amendment to the Organic Hydrocarbon Law in January 2026 could change things for the better, but investors are cautious. So, as Venezuela adjusts to what the future looks like post-Maduro, will oil majors return?  This episode includes insights from Eugenia Perozo, editor of Investment Monitor.   Eve Thomas, editor of Offshore Technology, is the host and producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights.    Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.     (00:00) Introduction  (00:34) Historical backdrop  (02:28) Venezuela’s oil resources  (04:15) Economic collapse  (05:47) The Organic Hydrocarbon Law  (07:54) Companies’ assessments  (08:27) Current infrastructure  (09:21) Why the change is now  (10:21) General licenses  (11:14) US sanctions  (12:24) Executive Order 14373  (13:05) What would it take for firms to return?  (14:18) Outro

    15 min
  3. The future of bioleaching in mining

    Jun 16

    The future of bioleaching in mining

    Bioleaching has been part of the mining industry fordecades, using naturally occurring microorganisms to extract metals from ores and concentrates. Yet as demand for copper, critical minerals and strategic resources grows, the technology is attracting renewed attention. Declining ore grades, rising environmental pressures andvast quantities of historical mine waste are forcing mining companies to rethink how resources are extracted and processed. Advocates argue that bioleaching could help unlock value from lower-grade deposits, tailings andcomplex mineral systems while reducing reliance on more energy-intensive processing routes. We speak with Priit Joers, Chief Scientific Officer at BiotaTec, BacTech CEO Ross Orr and ekolive founder Darina Štyriaková about the state of the bioleaching sector, the challenges of commercial deployment, the opportunities emerging in mine waste recovery, and what the future may hold for microbial mineral processing. Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of Mining Technology and MINEmagazine, is the host of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energyon Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Intro (01:35) Bioleaching: how it works (05:05) Industrial adoption (07:10) Downstream and tailings (11:20) What's next?

    13 min
  4. Power Summit 2026: AI, security and the road to European electrification

    Jun 9

    Power Summit 2026: AI, security and the road to European electrification

    Last week, European power industry leaders and policymakers gathered in Helsinki for Eurelectric's Power Summit 2026 to discuss the sector's most pressing challenges. Energy systems are facing unprecedented threats. We’re seeing a massive spike in power demand, driven largely by data centers and industrial electrification; navigating a volatile geopolitical landscape and with it, having to secure reliable, independent supply and defend critical infrastructure against emerging hybrid attacks; and all this with increasing pressures to both decarbonise and digitalise. So, what needs to be done to ensure Europe’s competitiveness on the global stage? Featuring insights from: Alexander Stubb, President of FinlandKingsmill Bond, Energy Strategist at EmberRory Stewart, Co-host of The Rest is PoliticsJan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of OxfordOonagh Buckley, Secretary General of Ireland's Department of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentMiguel G. Torreira, Global Lead for Commodity Markets at AccentureRalf Blumenthal, SVP Europe at Siemens Grid SoftwareKristian Ruby, Secretary General at EurelectricUrs Pennanen, SVP of Corporate Customers at FortumLinda-Maria Wadman, CCO of PlexigridTalal Eskandar, Executive Managing Director at Reactive Technologies LimitedMircea Stremtan, Sales Director at SentryOT Jackie Park⁠, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host and producer of this episode. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠Mining Technology⁠, ⁠Offshore Technology⁠  and ⁠Power Technology⁠ , all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.  (00:00) Intro (00:58) Industrial electrification (03:47) Supply security and geopolitical resilience (07:22) AI in power (10:20) Optimism for the future (11:57) Lessons from Nordic energy systems Resources from this episode: Find entire session recordings on Eurelectric's YouTube channelSee Power Couples report referenced by Kristian Ruby

    15 min
  5. Super Size Wind: how big can, and should, mega turbines get?

    Jun 2

    Super Size Wind: how big can, and should, mega turbines get?

    Modern offshore wind farms aren't just growing in numbers – they are literally growing, scaling up turbines in sizes we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. We’ve officially entered the era of super size wind. We’re seeing colossal wind turbines deployed across the world that surpass 15MW per unit and boast rotor diameters wider than the height of most skyscrapers. But while the engineering is inspiring, industry still has its hesitations about this rapid race for scale. We’re unpacking the reality behind these giants. Is bigger really better? What does going big mean in terms of the economics, operations and maintenance, and supply chain? And what will market competition look like with Chinese OEMs now developing designs that are over 25MW while also driving down costs? Joining us to share their insights is Jim Rijks, engineering manager at Iberdrola Australia and future energy leader at the World Energy Council, and Abhilash Palakkil, principal engineer at GHD. Jackie Park⁠, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host and producer of this episode. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠Mining Technology⁠, ⁠Offshore Technology⁠  and ⁠Power Technology⁠ , all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.  (00:00) Intro (01:21) Overview: why go big? (02:14) Innovations and constraints (04:36) The economics (06:17) Installation, operations and maintenance (09:05) Supply chain (11:33) Market competition (12:34) Is bigger the future?

    15 min
  6. Glut or shortage: what lies ahead for LNG?

    May 26

    Glut or shortage: what lies ahead for LNG?

    Liquified natural gas (LNG) has been touted as the cleaner fuel alternative and a central stepping stone on the journey to decarbonisation. Industry forecasts expect to see massive demand growth, and the high prices from 2022-2023 saw governments rush to expand export capacity.   However, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has put pressure on existing supply chains, and some experts foresee significant long-term demand destruction, particularly as renewables become ever cheaper.  The question now is whether and when supply will outstrip demand and how significant the interim shortages might be. Are we on track for LNG glut or shortage?  Offering insights are commercial LNG analyst, James Voyle, and professor of global energy, Michael Bradshaw.  Eve Thomas, editor of Offshore Technology, is the host and producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights.   Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.  (00:00) Introduction  (01:13) The Strait of Hormuz and LNG supply chains   (03:02) LNG demand optimism   (05:08) How renewables will change LNG’s role  (07:28) The future of LNG supply  (09:39) How the Iran conflict influenced a potential LNG glut  (11:20) Current shortage and supply instability  (13:03) What could change supply and demand dynamics  (14:10) Outro

    15 min
  7. Copper-gold mining: the strategic convergence of two sectors

    May 19

    Copper-gold mining: the strategic convergence of two sectors

    Copper and gold serve very different markets – one tied to electrification and industrial growth, the other to monetary value and geopolitical uncertainty – but the operational realities of mining both metals are increasingly converging. As ore grades decline and deposits become deeper and more technically complex, miners face growing pressure around energy costs, water access, permitting, infrastructure and operational resilience. Porphyry copper-gold systems are becoming more strategically important because they combine long-term copper demand exposure with the financial resilience provided by gold by-products. In this episode, we speak with GlobalData mining analyst Gayathri Siripurapu and Vizsla Copper CEO Craig Parry about the outlook for copper and gold mining, the rise of large-scale copper-gold systems and the growing role of emerging technologies in shaping the next generation of projects. Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of Mining Technology and MINEmagazine, is the host of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠⁠Power Technology⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Offshore Technology⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Mining Technology⁠⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠. (00:00) Intro (01:20) Structural pressures  (02:55) Operational realities  (03:50) Investing and strategic differences (05:10) Investors approach to copper-gold (06:40) Importance of copper-gold projects (07:45) Drivers for copper-gold investing (09:45) Operational and technical risks   (10:40) Technology and exploration Resources from this episode: West Africa Gold Mining to 2035 Latin America Mining Review 2026 North America Mining Review (2026)

    13 min
  8. Offshore Technology Conference 2026: insights from the ground

    May 12

    Offshore Technology Conference 2026: insights from the ground

    The Offshore Technology Conference is an annual gathering of oil and gas professionals from around the world, who meet in Texas to discuss the technological trends defining offshore operations. This year, Energy Technology was on the ground, to ask what is disrupting the sector and who is making waves offshore. In this episode, we speak to managers, engineers, academics and C-suite executives to understand where they see the greatest value, and what their biggest conference takeaways are. Interviewees include William Bains, regional sales manager at Prysmian; Chad Carpenter, technical sales engineer at Beckhoff Automation; Chris Neumann, key accounts manager at Federal Signal Corporation; Mats Johansson, president and co-founder at EON Reality; Dr. Praise Tangbe, professor at South State University and consultant to Tantita Security Services; Chris Gibson, CEO at VideoRay; Tyson Breedlove, manager of strategic business development for new markets and strategic growth at the American Bureau of Shipping and Dylan Costa and Isaac Shelton, installation engineers at Allseas. ⁠Eve Thomas⁠, editor of ⁠Offshore Technology⁠, is the host and producer for this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠Power Technology⁠, ⁠Offshore Technology⁠ and ⁠Mining Technology⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠newsletters⁠. (00:00) Intro (00:39) Prysmian on the most important discussion at OTC (02:16) Beckhoff Automation on the top use case for automation in oil and gas (02:54) Beckhoff Automation on the biggest obstacle to deploying automation (03:38) Federal Signal on technologies reshaping health and safety in oil and gas (04:30) EON Reality on AI in oil and gas operations (05:35) EON Reality on how AI will change operations in the future (06:46) Tantita consultant on drones for asset security (07:47) VideoRay on the next frontier for under water robotics (09:02) Deep-sea mining (09:16) ABS on deep sea mining as the conference’s biggest takeaway (10:01) Allseas on obstacles to commencement of deep-sea mining (11:17) Concluding thoughts (11:29) Outro

    12 min
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Energy Technology delivers strategic, actionable insights for energy industry professionals across the value chain. Each week, we dive into the forces shaping power, oil and gas and mining – from market forecasts and policy updates to technology breakthroughs and supply chain intelligence – bringing together expert voices and data-driven analysis, powered by GlobalData’s business intelligence platform. This podcast builds on reporting from GlobalData’s energy titles: Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology.

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