

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 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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Oct 18, 2022 • 0sec
Welcoming our new host and resident upstream expert, Elena Melchert, Ep065
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Elena Melchert, new podcast host of Oil and Gas Upstream. They discuss Elena’s previous career in the government, how governmental policy impacts energy production, and how oil and gas upstream is embracing the energy transition.
Elena’s book recommendations:
The Bible
Fossil Future by Alex Epstein
Elena’s linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenamelchert/
Oil and Gas Upstream: https://oilandgasonshore.com/
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Oct 11, 2022 • 0sec
Being bullish on Hydrogen and Pipelines, with Laura Stadler of Frio Valley Infrastructure, Ep064
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Laura Stadler, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of ESG for Frio Valley Infrastructure. They discuss the Hydrogen market, why Laura is so bullish on Hydrogen, and why Hydrogen needs Pipelines to be the best fuel it can be.
Laura’s book recommendations:
The Great Oildurado by Hildegarde Dolson
How the Word Really Works by Vaclav Smill
Laura’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljktx/
Frio Valley Infrastructure: https://friovalley.com/
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Oct 4, 2022 • 0sec
How to make CCS profitable with Chris Davis of Milestone Carbon, Ep063
In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Chris Davis, Senior Vice President of Milestone Carbon. They talk about CCS – where is it today, why it hasn’t taken off like it needs to, and what Milestone Carbon is doing to change that.
Mike’s Book Recommendation:
David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
Chris Davis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdavisccs/
Milestone Carbon: https://www.milestone-es.com/Solutions/Carbon-Capture-and-Sequestration/
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