Michelle Manook

Michelle Manook, Chief Executive of FutureCoal, dives into the complexities of Australia's energy landscape. She challenges misconceptions about coal, arguing for its role in a mixed energy future alongside game-changing technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and High Efficiency Low Emission (HELE) power plants. Manook emphasizes the economic stakes of coal exports, the need for energy reliability, and the importance of practical solutions over ideology. Their discussion highlights coal's versatility beyond combustion, supporting its necessity in a resilient energy strategy.