Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, Joe Batir interviews Anca Timofte, CEO and co-founder of Holocene, a direct air capture company. They discuss the technology behind direct air capture (DAC), its efficiency, challenges, and the importance of carbon storage. Anca shares insights into Holocene’s innovative approach, the startup ecosystem in Knoxville, […]

Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir interviews Michael Rigney, CEO of Cala Systems, about the innovative heat pump water heater designed for residential use. Michael discusses the inefficiencies of current water heating methods, the economic implications of energy consumption, and how intelligent systems can optimize water heating for cost […]

In this episode, host Joe Batir recounts his past experience with Halloween and examines the relationship between Halloween and the Energy Transition. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious […]

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Matt Mayer, Head of Analytics for Onshore Products at TGS. They discuss data and data analysis, and the insights and improvements that are being made to Onshore US energy production based on these new data sets and data analysis tools.  Matt’s book recommendation: A Distant Mirror […]

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir interviews Joe Dutton, Energy Innovation Lead at AXIS. They discuss the critical role of insurance in the energy transition. They explore how insurance facilitates risk management, supports renewable energy projects, and drives innovation in the sector. Dutton shares insights on the importance of de-risking […]

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, host Joe Batir speaks with Steve Krug, co-founder of World Geothermal Energy Day, which takes place on October 17th. They discuss the significance of geothermal energy, the origins and purpose of World Geothermal Energy Day, and the various events planned to celebrate it. Steve shares insights […]

In this episode out host, Joe Batir, speaks with Sathiya Namasivayam, Data Management Lead, and Altay Sansal, Senior Data Science Lead, both with TGS. This discuss the development of the Data Science team at TGS, why they formed, and what insights they have been finding.  Altay’s Book Recommendations: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Designing Machine […]

In this episode our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Dr. Valerie Thomas, a professor at Georgia Tech. They discuss her extensive background and her current research on energy systems throughout the world. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement and understanding user behavior in the adoption of energy technologies. Dr. Thomas also explores unpopular yet […]

Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, Joe Batir interviews Patrick Hill, Vice President and General Manager of Process Systems Americas at Mott Corporation, a precision filtration company. They discuss the importance of filtration and its various applications, with a focus on water filtration and wastewater recovery. They explore the different types of filtration processes and […]

This is a two-piece episode, two sessions recorded at the AAPG/SEG IMAGE conference, in the Geothermal Hub. In the first part, our host, Joe Batir, answers questions about geothermal energy asked during an open session. In the second part, Joe Batir and Anine Pederson of Geothermal Rising discuss the geothermal industry and specifically focus on observations and insights […]

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speak with Katja Akentieva, Vice President of New Energy Solutions at TGS. Katja gives an update on the current offshore wind market, how the market has changed in the past few years, and how data sets are enabling better predictions and faster development. Katja’s book recommendation: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer  […]

In this episode, Joe Batir talks with Cristin Lyons, Partner and Energy Practice Leader at Scott Madden. They discuss the role of management consulting in the energy industry and the challenges of operationalizing strategic imperatives. She highlights the importance of grid reliability in the transition to clean energy and the need for coordination between supply […]

In this episode, Joe Batir discusses two main topics: the Olympics and the impact of administration changes on energy policy and funding. Regarding the Olympics, the host talks about the discussions around weather, climate change, and sustainability during the games. He also mentions the challenges faced by athletes in terms of room conditions and food. In the […]

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Matt Herpich, CEO of Conduit Power, and discusses the company’s focus on electrification and decarbonization in the oil field. The company primarily works with oil and gas upstream and midstream companies in West Texas, where there is a structural mismatch between localized gas prices and value. Conduit Power aims […]

Summary In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Adam Khan, CEO and founder of Diamond Quanta, and discusses the use of diamond in semiconductor and quantum applications to address the challenges of heat dissipation and energy efficiency. Adam explains the limitations of traditional semiconductors and the need for materials that can operate at higher temperatures. Diamond, […]

Summary In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Trey Cortez, board member of the Oil Information Library. They discuss the Tech Talk series and the future of the oilfield library. The library serves as a hub for data storage, information sharing, and collaboration in the oil and gas industry. The Tech Talk series brings industry experts […]

Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir interviews Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council. They discuss the role of propane in the energy transition and its potential as a low carbon fuel. Perkins explains the work of the Propane Education and Research Council in promoting safety, […]

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, recaps the past week of his life and quickly discusses the role of energy resiliency in the midst of current natural disasters. The biggest, fastest ramping natural gas turbine in the world – Siemens Energy and their natural gas turbine The CHILI Incubator Program with Alex Rozenfeld – the hydrogen incubator […]

In this conversation, Joe Batir interviews Nick Cestari, host of the Core Knowledge Podcast and geologist at Oxy, about the current state of the geothermal industry. They discuss the hype cycle for new technology, the recent hype geothermal in seeing, the recent increase in private investment in geothermal, and the development time scale for geothermal […]

Summary Our host, Joe Batir, talks with Alex Rozenfeld, founder and managing partner of Climate Impact Capital, about the CHILI program. CHILI is an incubator for early-stage hardware innovation in carbon and hydrogen, associated with the non-profit Texas Innovates. The program aims to bring together companies in the hydrogen and carbon space to create a solutions ecosystem. The goal […]

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Aniruddha Sharma, CEO of Carbon Clean. They discuss the importance of carbon capture technology in the energy transition. Carbon capture is a crucial step in decarbonizing industrial facilities and power plants, which are major sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Aniruddha highlights the challenges of current carbon capture systems, including […]

Summary In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, talks with Dr. Esther Babcock, Founder and Lead Geophysicist of Logic Geophysics. She discusses the role of geophysics in the energy transition. She emphasizes the importance of communication of uncertainty in geophysical data and the value of geophysics in understanding and mitigating long-term risks. Dr. Babcock shares fascinating experiences in […]

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. In this conversation, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Cody Johnson, CEO of SCS Technologies. They discuss methane vapor recovery and its importance in the energy transition. He explains the role of LACT units in measuring the quantity and […]

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, interviews Shia Brown and Kennedy Vital, the co-hosts of a new podcast, The BEN Show (from Blue Energy Nation). They discuss energy, energy literacy, and of course, focus in on Geothermal Energy for a bit. Specific topics include: Shia’s book recommendation: Tangerine by Edward Bloor Kennedy’s book recommendation: […]