

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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Feb 21, 2024 • 24min
Under Pressure (Tests) with Andrew Stearns of TGS | Ep 135
In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Andrew Stearns, Product Owner at TGS. They discuss dark data, specifically, Drill Stem Tests and their value for CCUS. Topics they discuss include:
What is Dark Data
What is a pressure test
Why are there so many pressure tests that weren’t previouslyaccessible
How this pressure dataset can be used for CCS
Andrew’s Book Recommendation:
The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger
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Feb 14, 2024 • 47min
Amalgamated Sludge and Bitcoin with Dan Morrison | Ep 134
In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, interviews Dan Morrison,Founder of Amalgamated Sludge LLC. They discuss:
Where the name came from
The concept of using natural gas for bitcoin mining
Why bitcoin is a natural solution for stranded natural gas
How the stranded gas — bitcoin model can be adopted by renewables
What bitcoin can do for developing and energy poor countries
Dan’s book recommendation:
Gradually then Suddenly by Parker Lewis
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Feb 7, 2024 • 34min
Geothermal and Military Initiatives | Joseph Batir | Ep 133
In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, gets interviewed by Elena Melchart of the Oil and Gas Upstream podcast to talk about a recent project his company was awarded to begin a geothermal exploration initiative at the Fort Wainwright Army Base, in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Topics they discuss include:
Joe’s day job as Geothermal Lead at Teverra
What the Defense Innovation Unit is and what these geothermal initiatives are
Why the DoD would care to invest in geothermal
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Jan 31, 2024 • 50min
Low Carbon Cement is Sublime | Dr. Leah Ellis of Sublime Systems | Ep 132
In this episode, Joe Batir talks with Dr. Leah Ellis, CEO and co-founder of Sublime Systems. She discusses the environmental impact of cement production and the need for decarbonization. She explains the process of cement and concrete production and the challenges of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Dr. Ellis introduces Sublime Systems’ innovative process that replaces traditional cement production with a fossil fuel-free, electrochemical method. She highlights the potential for reusing existing concrete and the importance of addressing additional inputs and reducing emissions. Dr. Ellis also discusses the first commercial-scale manufacturing facility and the path to achieving net zero and beyond.
Leah’s book recommendation: Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary
Takeaways
Cement production is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, and decarbonizing the industry is crucial for achieving net zero.
Sublime Systems has developed an electrochemical process that replaces traditional cement production, reducing emissions and avoiding the use of fossil fuels.
The reuse of existing concrete and the reduction of additional inputs are important steps in minimizing the environmental impact of cement production.
Scaling up the production of Sublime Systems’ cement technology is essential for achieving significant emissions reductions in the industry.
Chapters00:00 Introduction02:05 Background and Introduction to Sublime Systems04:15 Understanding Cement and Concrete06:21 The Environmental Impact of Cement Production07:35 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Challenges19:03 The Sublime Systems Process22:39 Reuse of Existing Concrete25:57 Addressing Additional Inputs and Reducing Emissions28:19 The First Commercial Scale Manufacturing Facility32:50 Production Capacity and Scaling Up36:09 Path to Net Zero and Beyond41:22 Favorite Book Recommendation43:36 Getting to Net Zero and Beyond44:57 The Story Behind the Bow Tie48:51 Favorite Bow Tie49:11 Closing Remarks
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Jan 24, 2024 • 59min
Current and Future Energy Transition Projects that could Leverage Federal Financing: A Panel hosted by Energy Transition Finance | Ep 131
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In this episode our host Joe Batir hosts a panel at the office opening for Energy Transition Finance and Emerald Operating. The panel discusses the practical process of applying for a DOE Loan Program Office loan and talk through the experiences panel members have had in that process.
Panelists:
Aaron Melda, Senior Vice President Transmission and Power Supply at TVA
Paul Browning, Co-founder at Energy Transition Finance
Troy von Otnott, CEO at Massive Technologies
Jim Campbell, Former President, East Tennessee Economic Council
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Jan 17, 2024 • 43min
Community Solar Development | Bruce Stewart of Perch Energy | Ep 130
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Bruce Stewart, CEO and President of Perch Energy, joins Joe Batir on the Energy Transition Solutions podcast to discuss community solar and its role in the energy market. They cover topics such as the growth of community solar, the benefits for consumers, and the need for investment in clean energy solutions. Bruce emphasizes the importance of policy and regulatory support for community solar and highlights the role of companies like Perch Energy in connecting customers with clean energy projects. The conversation provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon energy future.
Bruce’s Book Recommendation(s):How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill GatesZero to One by Peter Theil
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Takeaways- Community solar is a growing sector in the energy market,
providing an opportunity for consumers to access clean energy without the need for rooftop installations.
– Policy and regulatory support are key drivers of community solar growth, with many states adopting enabling legislation and incentives.
– Investment in clean energy solutions, including community solar, is crucial for accelerating the energy transition and achieving net-zero emissions.
– Community solar offers consumers the ability to subscribe to a local solar project and receive credits on their electricity bill, resulting in savings and supporting the development of clean energy generation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Permission00:28 Introduction to Perch Energy01:14 Understanding Community Solar05:33 The Solar Market and Community Solar’s Role10:56 Triggers for Community Solar Growth18:02 How Community Solar Works for Consumers22:41 Why Community Solar Hasn’t Been Done at a Larger Scale25:10 Subscription and Pricing for Community Solar30:30 Enabling Community Solar in More States36:31 The Path to Net Zero40:25 The Importance of Investment in Energy Transition40:40 Closing Remarks
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Jan 10, 2024 • 55min
FuelOx: Better Performance and Better for the Environment with Rand Taylor of Industrial Sustainability Group | Ep 129
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Rand Taylor of Industrial Sustainability Group, producers of FuelOx and Infinity Lube. They talk about fuel additives and environmentally friendly industrial fluid products and how companies can have better performance while also being better for the environment. Points they covered include:
Rand’s background
What are fuel additives
Why additives have a bad public perception
Case studies of FuelOx in use
Diesel particulate filters and filter cleaning
Why Industrial Sustainability Group only has two products
Rand’s book recommendations:Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John PerkinsAnything by Dan CarlinThe Frontiersman by Allan W. Eckert
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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 11min
Using Existing Knowledge to make Innovative Solutions, with Brent Smith of Firefly Energy Services | ETS 128
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with Brent Smith, Co-Founder of Firefly Energy Services. This discuss Firefly’s new energy storage solution, Gasloop, and how it fits into the energy landscape today and through the energy transition. Specific topics they cover include:
What is Gasloop
How the midstream energy market currently handles natural gas storage
What changed in the gas storage market from before winter storm Uri to after
Where Gasloop fits into the natural gas storage market
How Gasloop will position in the energy transition
Brent’s book recommendation:The Cost of Discipleship by Diertrich Bonhoeffer
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Dec 26, 2023 • 8min
The OGGN Holiday Special | Ep 127
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Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
Solving Fugitive Methane Emissions with George Tijbosch of MiQ | Ep 126
In this episode our host Joe Batir talks with George Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ. They discuss fugitive methane emissions, and what MiQ is developing to enable the solving of this emissions problem.
They discuss:
– Why George left retirement to join MiQ– What exactly are fugitive methane emissions– How large are these emissions– What it will take to reduce these emissions to near zero
George’s book recommendation:
New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson
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