Energy Technology: Industry Insights

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

    4d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Turning tailings into assets: Q&A with Canada's MICA

    May 5

    Turning tailings into assets: Q&A with Canada's MICA

    As ore grades decline and cost pressures intensify, operators are being forced to rethink what sits in legacy assets. Technologies such as advanced sorting, bioleaching and nanotechnology are beginning to unlock value from material that has already been processed once. The shift is not straightforward. Commercial viability remains site-specific, classification gaps persist, and the economics hinge as much on cost reduction as on commodity prices. But the direction is clear: tailings are moving from liability towards potential asset. In this episode, we speak with Chamirai Nyabeze of Canada’s Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) about why that move. Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of Mining Technology and MINE magazine, is the host of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. 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 (01:30) Productivity in mining (02:50) Shaping cost structures (03:40) Change comes slowly (06:00) Where technology is taking root (08:10) Open to disruption (10:50) Finding value (12:05) ESG and the profit motive (12:45) Tech deployment

    13 min
  6. Batteries and beyond: emerging energy storage solutions

    Apr 28

    Batteries and beyond: emerging energy storage solutions

    Global power systems are entering a new phase of transformation. Power demand is accelerating, driven by electrification across transport and industry as well as the expansion of digital infrastructure. At the same time, intermittent clean energy like wind and solar are scaling rapidly, making flexibility solutions essential to balance supply and demand and maintain grid stability. This is why energy storage is no longer just a benefit but a necessity. In this episode, we explore the global storage market's outlook, where growth is happening, the risks and new wave of innovation on the horizon, featuring insights from GlobalData's director of power industry research and analysis, Harminder Singh, and energy transition analyst and author of GlobalData's 2026 Emerging Energy Storage Technologies report, Clarice Brambilla. 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 (02:41) Energy storage market outlook (04:50) Batteries: potential and risks (08:07) Emerging technologies (11:33) Challenges ahead Resources from this episode: 2026 Emerging Energy Storage Technologies2026 Battery Energy Storage Market Size, Share and Trends AnalysisRegister to GlobalData's upcoming Frontiers in energy storage webinar on 30 April 3PM BST.

    14 min
  7. Earth Day: Electric vehicles across power, oil and gas and mining

    Apr 21

    Earth Day: Electric vehicles across power, oil and gas and mining

    Electric vehicle adoption is happening, curbing emissions and improving transport’s environmental profile. In recognition of Earth Day, the Energy Technology editors get together to discuss the implications of the shift for the power, oil and gas and mining sectors. Join us to assess the EV market landscape and associated infrastructure, as we unpick emerging trends in battery technologies, changing mineral demand and the future-proofing strategies of oil and gas operators. This episode includes thoughts from editor-in-chief Jackie Park, oil and gas editor Eve Thomas and mining editor Alejandro Gonzalez. Jackie Park is the 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) Intro (01:13) EV market landscape and combustionvehicles (03:18) EV adoption in mining (06:31) EV infrastructure: innovation andexpansion (07:32) Oil and gas: competitor strategy (08:59) Battery technology and materials (10:03) Battery materials Resources from this episode: Strategic Intelligence: Electric Vehicles in PowerStrategic Intelligence: Electric Vehicles in Oil & GasDevelopment of Electric Vehicles in Surface & Underground MiningGlobalData briefing: US electric vehicle market amid trade and policy uncertainty

    13 min
  8. How have global oil supply chains shifted around the Iran conflict?

    Apr 14

    How have global oil supply chains shifted around the Iran conflict?

    The conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has put pressure on global oil supply chains. Major producers in the Middle East include Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; with the Strait of Hormuz still closed and the US now blockading Iranian vessels, exports have been choked, and production has had to scale down rapidly. Markets have felt the ramifications, although security of supply looks different across the world. In this week’s episode, we consider how events since February 28 have transformed Middle Eastern exports, who the winners and losers are in oil, and whether normal supply chains can ever resume. Speaking on the unpredictable picture are four academics, analysts and experts: Dr Babatunde Anifowose, from the CEES School of the Environment at Coventry University; Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com; Rinaldo Brutoco, founder and president of the World Business Academy think tank and Paul Hasselbrinck, senior oil and gas analyst at GlobalData. 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 (00:27) The war and energy infrastructure (02:01) Iran’s oil position pre-war compared to now (02:38) The Middle Eastern export picture now (04:15) How supply chains are readjusting    (05:35) The importers and what has changed for them (06:37) Who are the winners and losers in oil? (07:28) Are the non-Hormuz producers the biggest winners? (08:56) Winners on the import side (09:47) The China question (10:31) Can supply chains pick up where they left off? (10:57) What lies ahead for global oil supply chains? (11:38) 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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