

Energi Talks
Markham Hislop
Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change.
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Jun 24, 2022 • 26min
Global economy more prosperous if we invest in energy transition
Markham interviews Matthew Stewart, director in the Economics and Financial Advisory group, at Deloitte Canada about the firm's new report, “The Turning Point.”

Jun 16, 2022 • 23min
Canada's energy minister explains transition challenges, opportunities - exclusive interview
Markham interviews the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s natural resources minister, about Canada and the global energy transition. They talk about technology disruption, electrifying Canada's economy while doubling or tripling power generation, what the transition means for energy workers, what to do about Alberta and the Canadian oil and gas industry, and the role of hydrogen in the energy future.

Jun 8, 2022 • 25min
Buckle up, the global energy system is being DISRUPTED!
Markham interviews Werner Antweiler, director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, associate professor and chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, chair in International Trade Policy, University of British Columbia.

Jun 3, 2022 • 24min
New BloombergNEF forecast shows EVs starting exponential growth
Link to the BloombergNEF study: https://bnef.turtl.co/story/evo-2022/page/1?teaser=yes

May 31, 2022 • 45min
Technology disruptions leading to a new, more advanced society?
Link to Dr. Ahmed's blog post: https://rethinkdisruption.com/next-economy-growth-degrowth/

May 27, 2022 • 47min
"How to Be a Climate Optimist," with author Chris Turner
Interview with Chris Turner, National Business Book Award winner and author of the new book, “How to Be a Climate Optimist,” which overflows with possibility in a moment of great panic, upheaval and uncertainty over a world on fire.

May 24, 2022 • 23min
Community-owned power utilities electrifying US economy
Markham interviews Paul Zummo, manager of policy research and analysis, American Public Power Association.

May 11, 2022 • 53min
The Big Switch: Why Canada's electricity system must be bigger, cleaner, smarter
Markham interviews economist Jason Dion, Mitigation Research Director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the new report, “The Big Switch.” Making Canada’s electricity system bigger, cleaner, and smarter.

May 3, 2022 • 24min
Alberta cleantech could create 170,000 jobs by 2050
Markham interviews John Rilett, vice president, innovation and cleantech at The Delphi Group, and one of the authors of the report, “Alberta Energy Transition” for Calgary Economic Development.

Apr 21, 2022 • 34min
Can oil and gas use digital tech to forge a low-carbon future?
Markham interviews Geoffry Cann, an oil industry veteran, expert on digital technology, and author of the new book, “Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: A Playbook for Digital Oil and Gas.”