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In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Grant Dougans, Partner and Lead of Energy and Natural Resources at Bain & Company, to discuss whether confidence in the world’s ability to achieve net zero by 2050 is eroding. Grant explains why an increasing number of global energy executives feel that net zero by 2060 is a more accurate reflection of the current realities of the energy transition, as published in Bain’s annual Energy & Natural Resource Executive Survey. He touches on the recognition by the industry of the scale of infrastructure needed for the energy transition to succeed, the shift in capital spending patterns for long-term projects, and why ROI is emerging as a stumbling block for investments in clean energy. They also talk about energy transition being all about project economics, how policy certainty is critical for all stakeholders to pick up pace on the transition, and why energy efficiency matters in the global landscape for green energy investments.

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Editor-in-Chief Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Ben Cahill, Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), for a broad discussion on the latest advances in the global LNG landscape, energy security and curbing emissions.

Ben explains why the current US LNG pause could matter globally in the post-2030 capacity dynamics, the immediate ripple effects of the decision, and how the LNG sector and the energy industry in general is pursuing the pathway to a lower-carbon future. He also touches on the impact of clean energy initiatives such as the Global Methane Pledge and the Oil & Gas Decarbonisation Charter on the industry.

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy and founder of Access for Women in Energy, ahead of International Women’s Day to discuss why increasing female representation across the industry is an urgent necessity.

Outlining how the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals prompted more inclusivity in the industry, Dr Carole calls for more women’s participation, specially at the leadership and executive levels, and greater commitments from the corporate sector to make their workforce truly diverse and ready for the future. She also unpacks the details on how a just energy transition is a great opportunity to support the professional development of women in the industry, globally.

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast ahead of India Energy Week 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta catches up with Vandana Hari, the founder and CEO of Vanda Insights, on why India remains a bright spot for the energy industry and the opportunities for companies to invest in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Vandana elaborates on the outlook for the Indian and global energy market against an extraordinary environment this year, the policies and collaboration needed to bolster India’s upstream sector, and what she is looking forward to at India Energy Week in Goa this February.

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast ahead
of India Energy Week 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Dr Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director of Oil India Ltd, one of India’s prominent Maharatna or mega-jewel national oil companies and one of the oldest E&P companies in Asia.

One of India’s leading geoscientists, Dr Rath outlines Oil India’s historic contribution to the Indian energy sector, how it is the sheet anchor for the Hydrocarbon Vision for India 2030, the company’s plans for overseas collaborations and setting up a carbon sequestration hub.

He also talks about the outlook for the Indian energy market, Oil India’s role in India’s ambitious energy transition journey, and why he is looking forward to India Energy Week in Goa next month.

In our next episode of the Energy Connects Podcast recorded at COP28, Chiranjib Sengupta catches up with Benjamin Dineshkar, Head of DNV Maritime Advisory, Middle East & Africa, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the decarbonising the maritime sector.

They discuss why the maritime sector is so critical for the energy transition, and the response to the new UAE Maritime Decarbonization Centre set up in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

Benjamin also highlights how innovation and technology will play a key role in the industry’s journey to net zero, and what DNV is doing to bring the sector together.