Net Zero Technology Centre - Transition Talks: Recent Episodes
Net Zero Technology Centre
Driven by our commitment to achieving net zero and the need for a more sustainable future, the world’s energy systems are undergoing a rapid transformation.Transition Talks covers a wide range of topics; from regulation and policy development to key technology that can enable decarbonisation and help drive net zero. Join our host, Head of External Relations Stephen Sheal, who will be joined by leading industry experts.
Developed by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) in partnership with the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) , the Emissions Measuring and Monitoring Technology roadmap includes over 45 current and emerging technologies, ranging from in-situ sensors and handheld instruments to drones, plane and satellites. These hold the potential to play a pivotal role in emissions monitoring and reduction due to their ability to provide accurate, timely data which is essential for identifying and mitigating environmental impacts.
In this episode, NZTC’s Stephen Sheal interviews the NSTA’s Metering Manager, Douglas Griffin and NZTC’s Head of Technology Services, Niki Chambers, as they provide insight on the creation and delivery of the roadmap, from the current and upcoming technologies to the crucial data and insights North Sea operators require.
The Net Zero Technology Centre’s Hydrogen Backbone Link project explores the critical hydrogen transport infrastructure which has the potential to unlock Scotland’s hydrogen economy by providing 10% of Europe’s projected hydrogen demand by the mid-2030s and support 300,000 green jobs by 2045.
In this episode, NZTC’s Head of Marketing and Communications Katie Begg interviews Innovation Manager Jason Paterson, as they explore everything from the infrastructure and routing required, the investment needed for a new pipeline, to the benefits and opportunities Scotland would gain as a hydrogen exporter, and what phase two of the project is going to look like
Shared data platforms will be crucial in improving efficiency, innovation and ultimately, in accelerating the energy transition. Our latest Transition Talks episode explores two key projects that are making significant advancements in this area: NZTC’s Offshore Energy Data Architecture (OEDA), and the Open Surface Data Universe (OSDU).
Together Blair O’Connor, Project Manager at NZTC, Stephen Roebuck, Co-Founder at InDHu, Silas O’Dea, Partner at Baringa Partners and Tim Hunter-Rowe, Head of Knowledge & Data Stores at bp, discuss the projects’ shared challenges and opportunities, and the future of facilitating and enabling data sharing across the sector.
In our latest episode of Transition Talks, we’re joined by Sian Lloyd Rees, UK MD for Mainstream Offshore and Aker Horizon. Sian provides us with insights on how industry can enable the oil and gas supply chain to transition, the ins and outs of working with government as well as her own experience with diversity and inclusion within the energy sector.
During Offshore Europe 2023, NZTC’s Stephen Sheal caught up with a range of industry experts to discuss all things tech and energy transition.
In the latest episode of Transition Talks Stephen Sheal is joined by David Whitehouse, Chief Executive Officer at OEUK. David provides an insightful look into his views on the polarising debate surrounding the role of oil and gas within the energy transition, why we should be speeding up the pace and provides a deep dive into the North Sea Transition Deal.
Stephen Flynn, SNP’s Westminster Leader, joins Stephen Sheal to look at the impact the energy sector has on Aberdeen and the wider Northeast area, the future role of the North Sea, the importance of government support for industry and the realities of achieving a just transition within Scotland.
In the latest episode of our podcast, Stephen Sheal is joined by former NZTC CEO Colette Cohen OBE. Reflecting on her journey with the Centre, from humble beginnings to a leading technology development and innovation facility, Colette discusses the highlights of her time as CEO, the establishment of the acclaimed TechX Start-up Accelerator and the pivotal need to prioritise diversity and inclusion initiatives.
In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) with field expert Suzanne Ferguson, Carbon Capture Technical Lead at Wood. Join us as Suzanne explains the fundamentals of CCS technologies and their applications across various industries. We discuss how carbon capture technology has progressed in the last few years and the game-changing impact it could have on the future of the energy industry.
In the latest episode of our Transition Talks podcast, we are joined by Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, to discuss the findings of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee’s report on the role of local government and its partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland.
Liam delves into the main barriers hindering local net zero delivery progress and points out effective solutions. He emphasises the need for best practices and knowledge sharing across local authorities and the imperative for cross-party collaboration in addressing the climate emergency.
This episode of TransitionTalks features Marc Fontaine, founder and CEO of InDHu, and Stephen Ashley, former Head of Offshore Energy 4.0 at NZTC. Together we discuss the Offshore Energy Digital Architecture (OEDA) project, which will enable controlled sharing and analysis of data across the offshore energy sector.
As a Chief Digital Officer at Airbus, Marc was responsible for the company’s digital transformation. He created and implemented Skywise, the first and most advanced to date industrial data sharing platform bringing together 140 aerospace companies. Marc shares with us his wealth of experience and lessons learned while leading digital transformation in the aviation industry. We also explore the coming impact of artificial intelligence tools in the industry.
In our latest TransitionTalks podcast episode, we’re joined by Shiladitya Ghosh, PhD, Co-founder of Mission Zero Technologies, a start-up which graduated from the TechX Clean Energy Accelerator. Driving the fight against climate change, the company is developing innovative direct air capture (DAC) technology.
Shil takes us through his start-up journey and shares his experiences and insights on what it takes to develop a game-changing technology. We dive into the potential impact of DAC technology, exploring its current stage of development, energy requirements, and challenges for scaling up.
In this episode we are joined by Elva Bannon, Research and Engineering Manager at Wave Energy Scotland, to discuss the potential of harnessing the power of waves to generate energy. We will hear about the current state of technology development and explore the key challenges faced by the industry.
In this episode of Transition Talks, Andy Samuel PhD CBE reflects on his eight-year tenure as the North Sea Transition Authority’s Chief Executive.
Tune in as we discuss how the energy landscape has changed in recent years, the regulator’s evolving role in the energy transition, and the vision for an integrated energy basin that could make a significant contribution toward the net zero targets through a mix of emissions-reducing technologies.
In this episode, we talk to Professor John Underhill, Interdisciplinary Director for Energy Transition at the University of Aberdeen (UoA), about how universities’ expertise and resources can help industry and policymakers take informed decisions concerning our energy future. John shares his aspirations for the UoA’s Centre for Energy Transition and discusses how higher education institutions and research organisations can help maximise the benefits of the energy transition for the community and the region.
In this episode, we are joined by Chris Stark, CEO of the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC), to talk about what the CCC is doing to support the UK Government in taking informed decisions on the actions required to deliver net zero. We discuss the need to tackle the demand side of the energy equation, the oil and gas industry’s response to climate change, and how the political debate on energy matters could be improved. We also take a look at the risk of compromising climate ambitions in the face of energy security concerns.
In this episode, Graeme Rogerson from NZTC, Kenneth Cunningham from Sealand Projects and Mungo McLeish from Neptune Energy sat down to discuss the four potential pathways to electrification from offshore wind identified within the ‘Southern North Sea – Oil & Gas Asset Electrification Study’ and the technological and commercial challenges facing the industry to make electrification a viable alternative to traditional offshore power generation.
In this episode, we talk to Michael Shank, Ph.D., Director of Engagement for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, looking at ways of engaging the communities in adopting local climate initiatives. We explore actions cities can take to mitigate emissions and discuss the importance of international collaboration and knowledge exchange in achieving global goals.
In this episode, we are joined by Myrtle Dawes, NZTC Solution Centre Director, to discuss a system thinking approach to tackle sustainability challenges. It is widely recognised that the energy industry must take the lead in reducing emissions, but what role do individuals have to play in facilitating sustainability transition?
Could wireless energy transfer be an answer to emerging infrastructure needs? And what are the prospects of achieving net zero by 2050?
Listen as we discuss these questions and more!
In this episode, we are joined by Tim Stonor, an internationally recognised architect, urban planner and Managing Director of Space Syntax, to explore the role of urban planning and design in creating people-friendly and low carbon cities.
This episode features Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of RGU’s Energy Transition Institute, exploring different offshore energy workforce scenarios presented in the recently published report 'Making the Switch'.
In this episode, we are joined by Martyn Tulloch, Head of Energy System Integration at NZTC to discuss the role of hydrogen in the clean energy transition and the opportunities for Scotland as a key exporter of hydrogen at scale.
Stephen Ashley, Head of Offshore Energy 4.0 at Net Zero Technology Centre joins show host Stephen Sheal to explore the potential of digital technology and data to help the energy system achieve net zero targets.
Jamie McCallum, Project Engineer at Net Zero Technology Centre, joins Stephen Sheal to talk about the NZTC’s recent study that looked at the cost reductions required to make floating offshore wind powered green hydrogen projects viable and the emerging supply chain opportunities that come with hydrogen production at scale.
Graeme Rogerson, Senior Project Manager at Net Zero Technology Centre joins our host Stephen Sheal to explore the use of clean energy to power offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea. The duo takes a closer look at the development of floating offshore wind technology, the opportunities it presents for the UK supply chain, and the challenges that lie ahead of the offshore wind industry.
Show hosts Stephen Sheal and Luca Corradi are joined by Richard Halsey, Capabilities Director, Energy Systems Catapult to explore the role of hydrogen from heating our homes to powering industry clusters and the reality of what a net zero energy system needs to be.
Show hosts Stephen Sheal and Luca Corradi are joined by Mercedes Maroto- Valer Champion of The UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre. The trio explore industrial decarbonisation and the key technologies solutions to decarbonise industry from a UK and global perspective.
We’re proud to support and encourage the use of Pawprint within our organisation, an app that has been helping our people measure, track and reduce our carbon footprint. Christian Arno, CEO and founder of Pawprint joins Stephen Sheal and Sakshi Sircar of the Net Zero Technology Centre to explore the story, ambition and future on how we can all start to make a difference as individuals in the fight against climate change.
Hydrogen has a key role to play in achieving net zero. Dr Angela Needle, Director of Strategy at Cadent Gas Limited joins Stephen Sheal and Luca Corradi of the Net Zero Technology Centre to discuss decarbonising heat, why this is a big challenge, and what our homes may look like in the future.
Crondall Energy are on a mission to look at reusing oil and gas infrastructure with respect to carbon capture, usage and storage in the fight against climate change. Show hosts Stephen Sheal and Luca Corradi are joined by Murray Anderson and Neil Robertson from Crondall Energy in our latest Transition Talks podcast episode.
Aberdeen is on the road to create a net zero city; Councillor Jenny Laing discusses this vision and how Aberdeen will be at the forefront of the energy transition with the use of hydrogen.
Policy needs to align, especially in the lead up to COP26. Karen Turner, Professor and Director of the Centre for Energy Policy at University of Strathclyde, joins our hosts Stephen and Luca to discuss the decision process for policy, the pros and cons of GDP/income economy measurement and challenges COP26 will bring.
In this episode of Transition Talks, Luca and Stephen are joined by Gillian Docherty OBE, CEO of The Data Lab, discussing all things digital. The trio explore how investment in digital technology and data will be instrumental in decarbonisation and the road to a net zero future.
In the first of our series, we hear from Professor Graeme Roy, Director of The Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) who spoke to Luca and Stephen to get a picture of where we are, where we need to be and just how we are going to get there from a political and economic point of view.
In this episode of Transition Talks, Luca and Stephen are joined by Mike Berners-Lee, Author of "There Is No Planet B", as he discusses COP26, the role of hydrogen and achieving net zero...
In this episode of Transition Talks, Luca and Stephen are joined by Mike Smith, CEO of NECCUS, as he discusses Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) and how it can help with industrial decarbonisation...
In this episode of Transition Talks, Stephen and Luca are joined by Claire Mack, Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables. The trio explore how Scotland is progressing along the path to net zero.