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OIES Podcast – The EU’s CCUS Strategy

In this latest OIES podcast, produced by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Klaus-Dieter Borchardt about his latest paper “Carbon Capture and Storage: the new driver of the EU decarbonization plan?”, which was published in mid-October 2023. The podcasts starts with a review of the EU’s attitude towards CCUS over the past 5 years, […] The post OIES Podcast – The EU’s CCUS Strategy appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
11/20/20230
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OIES Podcast – A Taxonomy of Carbon Pricing

In this OIES podcast, Hasan Muslemani talks to Hannah Hauman, Global Head of Carbon Trading at Trafigura, who is lead author on their latest publication entitled ‘The creation of a global carbon market: A taxonomy of carbon pricing under Article 6’. They discuss key pillars of carbon markets including different forms of carbon pricing mechanisms, […] The post OIES Podcast – A Taxonomy of Carbon Pricing appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
11/16/20230
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OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China episode 5: Finance and carbon prices

On 8 August 2023, the OIES China Programme published an issue of the Oxford Energy Forum on the geopolitics of energy and China. This podcast is part of a series drawing on the rich OEF contributions. The aim of the Forum was to think about China’s role in the geopolitics of energy – both fossil […] The post OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China episode 5: Finance and carbon prices appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
11/7/20230
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OIES Podcast – Gas market update

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Mike Fulwood and Jack Sharples about the current state of the global gas market and the outlook for winter 2023/24 and summer 2024. After reviewing the stable state of Russian gas flows to Europe, Jack discusses the fluctuations in […] The post OIES Podcast – Gas market update appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
10/31/20230
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OIES Podcast – Ten years of China’s Belt and Road: what are the main energy trends?

In this latest OIES podcast, Michal Meidan and Ned Downie take stock of the Belt and Road Initiative, ten years after its launch. Ned talks about the key trends in energy and mining investments along the Belt and Road as well as the changes in sectors and geographies. Michal and Ned talk about the reasons […] The post OIES Podcast – Ten years of China’s Belt and Road: what are the main energy trends? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
10/24/20230
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OIES Podcast – Clean Hydrogen Roadmap: Key Themes

In this latest OIES podcast, David Ledesma talks to Martin Lambert, Head of the OIES Hydrogen Programme, about his latest paper “Clean Hydrogen Roadmap: is greater realism leading to more credible paths forward?”, which picks up the key themes from the Programme since it started in April 2022. As in the paper, the key themes […] The post OIES Podcast – Clean Hydrogen Roadmap: Key Themes appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
10/20/20230
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OIES Podcast – Reflecting on 20 years of the OIES Gas Programme

In this slightly extended OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson and Jonathan Stern reflect on 20 years of activity in the global gas market since the Gas Programme was formed by Jonathan in 2003. They discuss the impact of liberalisation in the EU gas market, which was one of the […] The post OIES Podcast – Reflecting on 20 years of the OIES Gas Programme appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
10/17/20230
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OIES Podcast: The geopolitics of energy and China episode 4: Chinese renewable energy manufacturers’ market dilemmas

In this podcast Anders Hove talks with Muyi Yang about the geopolitical implications of the energy transition for China in Southeast Asia, and with Mohua Mukherjee about the changing geopolitics of energy between China and India. Yang, who is Associate Director of Clean Energy at the Asia Society Policy Institute, discusses the challenges Southeast Asia […] The post OIES Podcast: The geopolitics of energy and China episode 4: Chinese renewable energy manufacturers’ market dilemmas appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
10/11/20230
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OIES Podcast – The EU’s Joint Gas Purchasing Platform

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Manuel Calvo Diaz, the Head of Energy and Environment at the Naturgy Foundation, and Alex Barnes, a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at OIES. They discuss a recent paper written by Alex and supported by the Naturgy Foundation entitled “EU […] The post OIES Podcast – The EU’s Joint Gas Purchasing Platform appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
10/2/20230
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OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China part 3: why China matters for critical minerals.

In this third episode on the geopolitics of energy and China, Anders Hove discusses China’s dominance in critical materials with Patrick Schröder, Henry Sanderson and Philip Andrews-Speed.  They ask why China matters for the mining and processing of critical minerals used in new energy supply chains, how China has established itself as a key player […] The post OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China part 3: why China matters for critical minerals. appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/29/20230
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OIES Podcast – Navigating the Energy Transition Part 2: Renewables, Electrification, and Financing the Transition

In the second part of this podcast, Bassam Fattouh continues the discussion with David Ledesma identifying some additional dimensions of the energy transition including the rapid growth in renewables, the role of electrification as a key pillar for decarbonization, financing the energy transition and the difficulties faced by many developing in accessing capital to finance […] The post OIES Podcast – Navigating the Energy Transition Part 2: Renewables, Electrification, and Financing the Transition appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/27/20230
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OIES Podcast – Gas market update

In this latest OIES podcast, recorded by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson speaks to Mike Fulwood and Jack Sharples about the latest developments in the global gas market. Gas prices have rebounded slightly over the summer to reach $10+/mmbtu in Europe, and a number of new developments are changing the market dynamics. In Europe, […] The post OIES Podcast – Gas market update appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/22/20230
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OIES Podcast – US Inflation Reduction Act

In this podcast, Hasan Muslemani talks to Andrew Goddard about his latest paper entitled ‘Deal or No Deal: Will the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) push Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies over the line?’. The author evaluates the unprecedented support for climate and the clean energy transition under the […] The post OIES Podcast – US Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/18/20230
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OIES Podcast – Navigating the Energy Transition Part 1: Energy Policy, the Role of Hydrocarbons, Public Policy, and the Rise of Industrial Policy

In the first part of this podcast, Bassam Fattouh discusses with David Ledesma some key dimensions of the energy transition including the multiple objectives of energy policy, the short-run trade-offs facing policymakers, the role of hydrocarbons in the energy transition, the implications for international energy companies’ capital allocation decisions, the role of public policy in […] The post OIES Podcast – Navigating the Energy Transition Part 1: Energy Policy, the Role of Hydrocarbons, Public Policy, and the Rise of Industrial Policy appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/14/20230
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OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China episode 2: China’s gas dream is not over, but will Russia be part of it?

In this podcast Michal Meidan talks with Neil Beveridge and Sergey Vakulenko about the role of gas in China’s energy mix and Russia’s evolving energy ties with China. Beveridge begins with a discussion of the weakness in China’s gas consumption in 2022 and the extent to which it will shape the future trajectory. He outlines […] The post OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China episode 2: China’s gas dream is not over, but will Russia be part of it? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/12/20230
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OIES Podcast – Will there be a gas renaissance in Africa?

In this latest OIES podcast James Henderson talks to Mostefa Ouki about the potential for a resurgence in the gas sector in Africa. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the decline of Russian gas exports to Europe there has been increased interest in African gas, mainly as a source of pipeline and LNG exports. […] The post OIES Podcast – Will there be a gas renaissance in Africa? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
9/7/20230
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OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China episode 1: Chinese renewable energy manufacturers’ market dilemmas

In this podcast Anders Hove talks with Herbert Crowther about the role of Chinese clean energy firms in the new geopolitics of energy and the dilemmas they face. Crowther, a 2023 Schwarzman Scholar and an analyst with Eurasia group, discusses the uncertainties facing Chinese renewable manufacturers: While they are set to retain an “unavoidable presence” […] The post OIES Podcast – The geopolitics of energy and China episode 1: Chinese renewable energy manufacturers’ market dilemmas appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/30/20230
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OIES Podcast – Review of Electricity Markets

In this extended podcast, Rob Gross, Director of the UK Energy Research Centre and Malcolm Keay of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies discuss the possible reform of UK electricity markets following the UK Government’s ‘Review of Electricity Market Arrangements’. The discussion draws on Professor Gross’s article ‘Arguing over the fundamentals of market reform is […] The post OIES Podcast – Review of Electricity Markets appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/23/20230
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OIES Podcast – LNG market development and greenhouse gas emissions

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Jonathan Stern about three important gatherings that have taken place over the summer which have interesting implications for the gas industry. The first was the G7 meeting in Tokyo in May, then second was the LNG23 conference in […] The post OIES Podcast – LNG market development and greenhouse gas emissions appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/21/20230
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OIES Podcast – Global Oil Market Update

In this podcast, David Ledesma discusses with Bassam Fattouh the latest trends in oil markets and assesses the key factors that are expected to shape market outcomes in the second half of the year and in 2024. They discuss the main factors behind the recent rise in oil price, the recent dynamics in physical differentials, the shifts in […] The post OIES Podcast – Global Oil Market Update appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/15/20230
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OIES Podcast – A New Global Gas Order

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Mike Fulwood about his latest paper called “A New Global Gas Order (Part 1): The Outlook to 2030 after the Energy Crisis”. The conversation starts by reviewing the key drivers of gas demand across the world, mainly in […] The post OIES Podcast – A New Global Gas Order appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/10/20230
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OIES Podcast – 1H China data: a mixed bag of weaker economic growth and stronger renewables

It’s now August and we finally have a good set of China’s 1H economic and energy statistics to parse, and it looks like a bit of a mixed bag. While economic growth has been notably weak, energy demand has held up somewhat better. Meanwhile, in the power sector, there is a supply-side push underway across […] The post OIES Podcast – 1H China data: a mixed bag of weaker economic growth and stronger renewables appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/7/20230
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OIES Podcast – Incorporating Consumer Reliability Preferences in the Electricity Markets

In this podcast, David Ledesma talks to Frank Felder about how Incorporating Consumer Reliability and permitting customers to adjust their electricity consumption, based on system condition, can reduce costs and improve system reliability. Power outages and major blackouts are widespread, affecting hundreds of millions globally. There are concerns about the reliability of the electric power […] The post OIES Podcast – Incorporating Consumer Reliability Preferences in the Electricity Markets appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
8/2/20230
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OIES Podcast – Quarterly Gas Review Update

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Mike Fulwood and Jack Sharples about the latest Quarterly Gas Review, published in early July. The discussion ranges from a review of current gas prices in Europe and Asia to an analysis of the impact of the cut […] The post OIES Podcast – Quarterly Gas Review Update appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
7/25/20230
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OIES Podcast – Will green certificates help China’s clean energy transition?

In this podcast, Michal Meidan talks to Anders Hove about recent developments in China’s green power trading, discussing the findings of his forthcoming paper “Green certificates with Chinese characteristics: Will green certificates help China’s clean energy transition?”, co-authored with Gary Sipeng Xie. Green power trading is a market-oriented way to promote a clean energy transition […] The post OIES Podcast – Will green certificates help China’s clean energy transition? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
7/20/20230
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OIES Podcast – Carbon accounting for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects coupled with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): A system-wide analysis

In this podcast, David Ledesma talks to Jazmin Mota about her latest research paper publication with the OIES entitled ‘Carbon Emissions Accounting in the context of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) coupled with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)’. Jazmin discusses why carbon accounting is relevant to evaluate CCUS with EOR explaining that while the projects have […] The post OIES Podcast – Carbon accounting for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects coupled with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): A system-wide analysis appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
7/17/20230
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OIES Podcast – The Relevance of European Gas Hubs

In this latest OIES podcast, recorded by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Patrick Heather about his new paper entitled “European Traded Gas Hubs: their continued relevance”. The title of the paper was inspired by the questions raised by the European Commission about whether the TTF hub provided a relevant gas price benchmark […] The post OIES Podcast – The Relevance of European Gas Hubs appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
7/13/20230
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OIES Podcast – China’s coal conundrum

In this podcast, Anders Hove and Michal Meidan talk about China’s coal consumption, drawing on the Coal chapter in the Guide to Chinese Climate Policies. Anders and Michal talk about the importance of coal for the Chinese economy, the geography of coal demand as well as structural trends in Chinese coal use as the country […] The post OIES Podcast – China’s coal conundrum appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
7/10/20230
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OIES Podcast – Is Australia quietly quitting the LNG business?

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Graeme Bethune about his latest paper entitled “Is Australia quietly quitting the LNG business?”. The podcast starts with an overview of the Australian gas market, considering the main areas of domestic demand and the key production sites, including […] The post OIES Podcast – Is Australia quietly quitting the LNG business? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/29/20230
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OIES Podcast – China’s manufacturing sector carbon emissions: policies, trends, and challenges

In this episode of the OIES podcast series, Anders Hove and Edmund Downie discuss China’s manufacturing sector and its present and future energy and emissions trajectory. Edmund Downie, a 2nd-year PhD student in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy program at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and the author of two chapters in […] The post OIES Podcast – China’s manufacturing sector carbon emissions: policies, trends, and challenges appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/23/20230
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OIES Podcast – Renewable Hydrogen Import Routes into the EU

In this podcast David Ledesma talks to Martin Lambert and Abdurahman Alsulaiman, about the potential hydrogen import market, particularly focusing on the EU, which currently holds the largest and earliest hydrogen target. The podcast explores the emerging hydrogen trade market and considers numerous possibilities for its open up providing better clarity on policy statements and […] The post OIES Podcast – Renewable Hydrogen Import Routes into the EU appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/20/20230
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OIES Podcast – LNG and UK Energy Security

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Marshall Hall about the impact of the global LNG market on UK energy security, based on a recent paper of the same name published by OIES in partnership with the UK Energy Research Council (UKERC) in May 2023. […] The post OIES Podcast – LNG and UK Energy Security appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/15/20230
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OIES Podcast – Unpacking OPEC+ Multilayer Decision

In this latest podcast, David Ledesma unpacks the latest OPEC+ decision with Bassam Fattouh. The latest OPEC+ decision is quite unique because of its multiple layers. To start with, OPEC+ countries agreed a new deal that starts in January 2024 till the end of December 2024. Also, earlier this year in April, several OPEC+ countries announced voluntary […] The post OIES Podcast – Unpacking OPEC+ Multilayer Decision appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/14/20230
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OIES Podcast – The outlook for fossil fuels in China’s energy transition and its geopolitical implications

In this latest podcast from the OIES China programme, Anders Hove and Michal Meidan discuss the future of fossil fuel demand in China, what this means for the country’s import requirements and the geopolitical implications of these trends. China is currently the world’s largest oil importer and is on track to becoming the largest LNG […] The post OIES Podcast – The outlook for fossil fuels in China’s energy transition and its geopolitical implications appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/8/20230
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OIES Podcast – Electricity (re) Design and ‘Split Markets’ – Part 2

In this podcast, David Ledesma again talks to Professor Michael Grubb of UCL and Malcolm Keay of the OIES on the proposed dual market designs for electricity, focusing on split market proposals. In recent months, electricity market arrangements have been widely debated in the UK and Europe, because of the impact of high gas prices […] The post OIES Podcast – Electricity (re) Design and ‘Split Markets’ – Part 2 appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/5/20230
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OIES Podcast – Electricity (re) Design and ‘Split Markets’ – Part 1

In this podcast, David Ledesma talks to Professor Michael Grubb of UCL and Malcolm Keay of the OIES on the proposed dual market designs for electricity. In recent months, electricity market arrangements have been widely debated in the UK and Europe, because of the impact of high gas prices and the fundamental changes the system […] The post OIES Podcast – Electricity (re) Design and ‘Split Markets’ – Part 1 appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
6/1/20230
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OIES Podcast – An Update on Global Gas Markets

In this latest OIES podcast James Henderson talks to Mike Fulwood and Jack Sharples about the current issues that are shaping the global gas market. After reviewing the downward trajectory of prices over the past few months they consider the key sources of supply to Europe before providing an overview of global LNG supply and […] The post OIES Podcast – An Update on Global Gas Markets appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/30/20230
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OIES Podcast: Taking stock of China’s energy and climate policies

In this latest podcast, Anders Hove, Philip Andrews-Speed and Michal Meidan take stock of China’s energy and climate policies in the first few months of 2023. They discuss Q1 2023 data, how China’s economic recovery is shaping up and impacting energy demand; they talk about the implications of rising coal consumption, production and trade for […] The post OIES Podcast: Taking stock of China’s energy and climate policies appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/24/20230
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OIES Podcast – Building the Indian Carbon Market

David Ledesma discusses with Mohua Mukherjee what to expect from the Indian Carbon Market which is under preparation at the moment and will be launched later in 2023.  India, like other signatories to the Paris Agreement, will be setting up its emission trading rules as per Article 6 of the Agreement. India was the second […] The post OIES Podcast – Building the Indian Carbon Market appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/22/20230
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OIES Podcast – EU solidarity at a time of gas crisis

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the OIES Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Katja Yafimava about her recent OIES paper “EU solidarity in a time of crisis: even with a will the way still looks difficult.” In the discussion Katja addresses the key issue that although Europe currently appears to […] The post OIES Podcast – EU solidarity at a time of gas crisis appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/18/20230
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OIES Podcast – Unpacking China’s dominance in rare earths

In this podcast from the OIES China programme, Michal Meidan talks to Philip Andrews-Speed and Anders Hove about their forthcoming paper. They discuss the importance of rare earths, how China became dominant in its mining and processing and how Western governments are responding to this vulnerability. Rare earth elements are becoming increasingly important for the […] The post OIES Podcast – Unpacking China’s dominance in rare earths appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/17/20230
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OIES Podcast – EU solidarity at a time of gas crisis

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the OIES Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Katja Yafimava about her recent OIES paper “EU solidarity in a time of crisis: even with a will the way still looks difficult.” In the discussion Katja addresses the key issue that although Europe currently appears to […] The post OIES Podcast – EU solidarity at a time of gas crisis appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/9/20230
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OIES Podcast – CCS regulatory frameworks in Canada

David Ledesma discusses with Nnaziri Ihejirika the development of Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) in Canada and government regulation. To support the broad adoption of CCUS in Canada, the government has introduced two fiscal and regulatory levers – carbon pricing and an investment tax credit (ITC). Federal output-based pricing system (OBPS) for carbon, introduced […] The post OIES Podcast – CCS regulatory frameworks in Canada appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/9/20230
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OIES Podcast – Hydrogen Storage for a net-zero carbon future

In this podcast, David Ledesma engages in a conversation with Alex Patonia and Rahmat Poudineh on their recent paper focusing on hydrogen storage for a net-zero carbon future. The podcast delves into the various types of hydrogen storage options, highlighting their relative strengths and drawbacks. In order for a hydrogen economy to be established, several […] The post OIES Podcast – Hydrogen Storage for a net-zero carbon future appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/5/20230
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OIES Podcast – The Outlook for Gas Demand in Europe

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Anouk Honoré about her new Energy Insight on the outlook for gas demand in Europe. After starting with a little historical context, reviewing the reasons for strong demand growth in 2021 followed by the sharp decline in 2022, […] The post OIES Podcast – The Outlook for Gas Demand in Europe appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
5/2/20230
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OIES Podcast – China’s Whole County PV programme and synergies with clean heating

China is a leader in solar photovoltaics, and has recently launched a major new programme to deploy solar in rural areas, known as the Whole County PV programme. Meanwhile, China is continuing to promote clean heating in rural areas, but so far with an emphasis on clean coal instead of electrification. In today’s podcast, we […] The post OIES Podcast – China’s Whole County PV programme and synergies with clean heating appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/25/20230
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OIES Podcast – The role of cities and local specificities in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector

In this podcast David Ledesma discusses with Takeshi Miyamori and Ji Soo Yoon, Kristina Lygnerud and Marek Miara the role of cities and local specificities in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector. Takeshi Miyamori and Ji Soo Yoon argue the energy and climate battle will be won or lost in cities and that only a coordinated effort across national and […] The post OIES Podcast – The role of cities and local specificities in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/21/20230
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OIES Podcast – Outlook for Global Gas Markets and Chinese Gas Demand

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Jack Sharples and Mike Fulwood about the outlook for the global gas market before having a more focused discussion with Michal Meidan about the prospects for Chinese gas demand in 2023. Jack and Mike review the key signposts […] The post OIES Podcast – Outlook for Global Gas Markets and Chinese Gas Demand appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/19/20230
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OIES Podcast – China and Hydrogen: A Tale of Three Cities

China is by far the world’s largest producer and consumer of hydrogen, mostly from coal and other fossil fuels, and the country has an ambitious hydrogen strategy. In this podcast, we dive into the provincial strategies on hydrogen in China, and specifically discuss a recent paper published by the Institute entitled, China’s hydrogen development: A […] The post OIES Podcast – China and Hydrogen: A Tale of Three Cities appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/13/20230
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OIES Podcast – The challenges and the practicalities in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector

In this podcast, David Ledesma discusses with Alix Chambris, Christoph Riechmann and Jacob Janssen some of the challenges and the practicalities in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector. Alix Chambris argues that the current crisis may have presented Europe with a unique opportunity. Overnight, the replacement of gas for space heating became […] The post OIES Podcast – The challenges and the practicalities in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/11/20230
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OIES Podcast – Role of policies in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector

In this podcast David Ledesma discusses with Thomas Nowak, Michael Taylor and Katja Kruit the role of policies in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector. Thomas Nowak argues that while heat pump sales have soared in recent years, we are still way off from where we need to be. Thomas advocates for policymakers to […] The post OIES Podcast – Role of policies in the decarbonization of heat in the European buildings sector appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/5/20230
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OIES Podcast – Outlook for the Indian gas market

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the OIES Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Nitin Zamre about his latest paper “Gas sector reforms in India: How will it change the market outlook?”. They start by reviewing the current state of the Indian gas market, looking at the main centers of demand […] The post OIES Podcast – Outlook for the Indian gas market appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
4/3/20230
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OIES Podcast – China’s Two Sessions and their Implications for Energy and Climate

China’s Two Sessions – the yearly meetings of China’s top legislature and top political advisory bodies – is a key date in the Chinese political calendar, and an important point to check the pulse of policy discussions in Beijing on energy and climate. This year held special significance as President Xi Jinping’s new leadership team […] The post OIES Podcast – China’s Two Sessions and their Implications for Energy and Climate appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/30/20230
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OIES Podcast – The New Forward Brent Benchmark

On January 31st, 2023, S&P Global Commodity Insights (Platts) confirmed the inclusion of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Midland in the forward Brent (BFOET) contract from June 2023 and provided further guidance. This followed the introduction of WTI Midland into Dated Brent in June 2022. In this podcast David Ledesma talks with Adi Imsirovic and Kurt […] The post OIES Podcast – The New Forward Brent Benchmark appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/28/20230
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OIES Podcast – The EU Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package

David Ledesma discusses with Alex Barnes the European Commission’s decision to make hydrogen a key part of its decarbonisation strategy. The 2022 REPowerEU Strategy set a target of 20MT consumption of renewable hydrogen by 2030. The Commission is keen to promote a single European market in hydrogen, similar to the current one for natural gas. […] The post OIES Podcast – The EU Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/23/20230
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OIES Podcast – An update on Global Gas Markets

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the OIES Gas Research Programme, James Henderson talks to Jack Sharples and Mike Fulwood about the current state of global gas markets. They start by reviewing prices, which have fallen sharply over the past six months, before considering the key drivers of supply and demand that […] The post OIES Podcast – An update on Global Gas Markets appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/20/20230
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OIES Podcast – Evolving Lessons from India’s Rooftop Solar Initiative

In this podcast David Ledesma talks to Mohua Mukherjee about her recent paper titled “India’s Ongoing Solar Rooftop Journey from 2017-2022”.  The discussion points out the striking contrast in terms of progress in India’s utility scale solar performance, which is far ahead of expectations, and its rooftop solar performance which is far behind the initial […] The post OIES Podcast – Evolving Lessons from India’s Rooftop Solar Initiative appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/17/20230
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OIES Podcast – Can the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism accelerate progress on China’s emissions trading system?

In this latest OIES podcast, Michal Meidan talks to Yan Qin about Europe’s proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for China. Michal and Yan discuss the next steps for CBAM as well as the response in China: the official rhetoric as well as the response from Chinese industry. Even though the near […] The post OIES Podcast – Can the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism accelerate progress on China’s emissions trading system? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/16/20230
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OIES Podcast – Italy and its North African gas pipeline links: A potential new mid-Mediterranean gas ‘hub’?

In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Mostefa Ouki about his latest Energy Comment on the increasing gas relationship between Italy and North Africa and the possibility of the development of a Mediterranean gas hub. The discussion ranges from the export potential of countries such as […] The post OIES Podcast – Italy and its North African gas pipeline links: A potential new mid-Mediterranean gas ‘hub’? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/9/20230
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OIES Podcast – Cross-border Transport of CO2

David Ledesma discusses with Ralf Dickel the future need for cross border movements of CO2. To achieve net zero GHG emissions by mid-century there will need substantial improvements in efficiency and roll out of renewables, but also decarbonizing fossil energies results in large volumes of CO2 to be sequestered in geological structures found in oil […] The post OIES Podcast – Cross-border Transport of CO2 appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/7/20230
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OIES Podcast – What are we getting wrong about China’s power sector energy transition?

China’s low-carbon energy transition depends on the power sector taking the lead. In this OIES podcast, we talk with Anders Hove, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute, to discuss his recent paper on China’s power sector energy transition. The paper looks at three questions: (1) Is the power sector transition on track, in terms of […] The post OIES Podcast – What are we getting wrong about China’s power sector energy transition? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/3/20230
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OIES Podcast – Barriers and opportunities for greening steel production

In this podcast, David Ledesma talks to Hasan Muslemani, Head of Carbon Management Research at OIES, about his ongoing research on greening the steel industry. Hasan discusses the outlook for incorporating low-carbon technologies into the sector, particularly carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen solutions. Barriers and opportunities for each technology are also discussed, including […] The post OIES Podcast – Barriers and opportunities for greening steel production appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
3/1/20230