

Energy Transition Solutions
Joe Batir
Low carbon, high energy conversations hosted by Joe Batir. Humanity is growing and connecting. Tomorrow’s world needs more energy from more places. But to find our net-zero future we must overcome the natural constraints of many new energy sources. This is the show where we talk about the strategies and innovations powering a new future for global energy.
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Dec 28, 2022 • 0sec
A very merry holiday special, Ep075
‘Twas the day before Christmas, when all through the studio, not a creature was stirring, not even our hosts. The headphones were hung, by their laptops with care, in hopes that St. Mark soon would be there…….
The hosts were nestled, all snug in their beds, while visions of guests danced in their heads. Join us for a special OGGN Holiday Episode!
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Dec 20, 2022 • 0sec
Ecocredits – what are they, where are they, and how are they better than carbon credits, with Erin Grover, Ep074
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Erin Grover, member of the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition. They discuss ecocredits – what they are, why they are so exciting for small businesses and large corporations alike, and how they can help drive sustainability practices across the entire supply chain.
Erin’s book recommendation:
The Hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell
The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell
Erin Grover’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eringrover/
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Dec 13, 2022 • 0sec
Monitoring small signals that have big impacts in the Energy Industry with Peter Duncan and Gary Hargraves of Microseismic, Inc., Ep073
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Peter Duncan, Founder and CEO, and Gary Hargraves, President and COO of Microseismic, Inc. They discuss the energy transition and how it parallels the transition and advancement of companies and careers in the energy space. They walk through Gary’s path from the tech world into energy, the 20 year path of Microseismic, Inc., as a company, and how both of these stories can drive encouragement, inspiration, and innovation for anyone in the energy industry or anyone who wants to be in the energy industry.
Peter’s book recommendation:
Germs, Guns, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Gary’s book recommendation:
IGen by Dr. Jean Twenge
Microseismic, Inc.: https://www.microseismic.com/
Peter Duncan’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermduncan/
Gary Hargraves’ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyhargraves/
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Dec 6, 2022 • 0sec
Bringing Second Life to Mothballed Hardware, with Keith Stelter of Arc Energy. Ep072
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Keith Stelter, Corporate Marketing and Strategic Development Manager at Arc Energy. They discuss the opportunity to bring hardware back into operations through reconditioning and how reuse of equipment has significant carbon footprint savings.
Keith’s Book recommendation:
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Keith Stelter’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-stelter-575b9312/
Arc Energy: https://www.arcenergy.com/
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Nov 29, 2022 • 0sec
Connecting to the things that matter with Matt Harrison of WellAware and Keith Norman of AWS. Ep071
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Matt Harrison, Co-Founder of Wellaware and Keith Norman, Head of Technology Partnerships at AWS, Energy Business Units. They discuss upstream production monitoring, production automation and optimization, and how a complete understanding of the production system can lead to cleaner, safer, and more profitable energy production.
Matt’s book recommendation:
The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Keith’s book recommendation:
Blueprint for a Revolution by Srđa Popović
Matt’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-harrison-65977a11/
Wellaware website: https://wellaware.us/
Keith’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-norman-8611b5132/
Link to Reuters article discussing Carbon breakeven point for EV vehicles: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/when-do-electric-vehicles-become-cleaner-than-gasoline-cars-2021-06-29/
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Nov 22, 2022 • 0sec
Understanding Science and Connecting to Nature through Art with Karla Klay of Artist Boat. Ep070
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat. They discuss art, science, climate change, and immersive educational experiences and how these can help us understand and connect with nature and science. They also discuss how science education led to Artist Boat which led to preserving wetlands habitat along the Gulf Coast on West Galveston Island.
Karla’s Book Recommendations:
Naming Nature by Carol Kaesuk Yoon
The Overstory by Richard Powers
An Ocean of Air by Gabrielle Walker
Karla’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlaklay/
Artist Boat: https://www.artistboat.org/
#BeOneInaMillion Campaign: https://www.artistboat.org/be-one-in-a-million/
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Nov 15, 2022 • 0sec
Micro solutions to produce major opportunities with John Jeffers of Revolution Turbine Technologies. E069
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with John Jeffers, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Revolution Turbine Technologies. They discuss the major market opportunity of waste pressure associated with natural gas pipeline systems. Answers discussed include what is waste pressure, what is the size of pressure turbine recovery units, and why and how RTT fits into the space.
John’s book recommendations:
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
The Offshore Imperative by by Tyler Priest
John’s linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndjeffers/
Revolution Turbine Technologies website: https://www.revolutionturbines.com/
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Nov 8, 2022 • 0sec
Reducing Enivronmental Footprint through Production Lift Optimization with Chris Robart of Ambyint and Keith Norman, Head of Technology Partnerships of AWS. Ep068
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Chris Robart, Chief Commercial Officer of Ambyint and Keith Norman. They discuss the importance of production lift optimization and how the optimization procedure has changed in the past 15 years. They also highlight the environmental value of lift optimization and future outlook on paths to monetize more efficient, lower carbon intensity operations.
Chris’ Book Recommendation:
The Prize by Daniel Yergin
Keith’s Book Recommendation:
The Signal and The Noise by Nate Silver
Chris Robart’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrobart/
Keith Norman’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-norman-8611b5132/
Ambyint website: https://www.ambyint.com/
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Nov 1, 2022 • 0sec
All the questions about the Inflation Reduction Act, answered, with Elias Hinckley of Baker Botts. Ep067
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Elias (Eli) Hinckley, Renewable Energy and Climate Finance Lawyer and Partner at Baker Botts. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act – what is it, why is it called the Inflation Reduction Act, and how you can be involved with this generational opportunity.
Eli’s Book Recommendations:
The prize by Daniel Yergin
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Eli’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliashinckley/
Baker Botts website: https://www.bakerbotts.com/
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Oct 25, 2022 • 0sec
There’s enough money out there for good ideas with Neal Dikeman, Ep066
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Neal Dikeman, co-Founder of Energy Transition Ventures. They talk about the origin of the phrase energy transition, why there is no such thing as the funding valley of death, and a multitude of other topics.
Neal’s book recommendations:
The Prize by Daniel Yergin
All books by Robert Heinlein
All books by Louie L’Amour
Neal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikeman
Energy Transition Ventures: https://energytransitionventures.com/
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