In this episode, we talk to Professor John Underhill, Interdisciplinary Director for Energy Transition at the University of Aberdeen (UoA), about how universities’ expertise and resources can help industry and policymakers take informed decisions concerning our energy future. John shares his aspirations for the UoA’s Centre for Energy Transition and discusses how higher education institutions and research organisations can help maximise the benefits of the energy transition for the community and the region. 

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Stark, CEO of the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC), to talk about what the CCC is doing to support the UK Government in taking informed decisions on the actions required to deliver net zero. We discuss the need to tackle the demand side of the energy equation, the oil and gas industry’s response to climate change, and how the political debate on energy matters could be improved. We also take a look at the risk of compromising climate ambitions in the face of energy security concerns. 

In this episode, Graeme Rogerson from NZTC, Kenneth Cunningham from Sealand Projects and Mungo McLeish from Neptune Energy sat down to discuss the four potential pathways to electrification from offshore wind identified within the ‘Southern North Sea – Oil & Gas Asset Electrification Study’ and the technological and commercial challenges facing the industry to make electrification a viable alternative to traditional offshore power generation.

In this episode, we talk to Michael Shank, Ph.D., Director of Engagement for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, looking at ways of engaging the communities in adopting local climate initiatives. We explore actions cities can take to mitigate emissions and discuss the importance of international collaboration and knowledge exchange in achieving global goals.

In this episode,  we are joined by Myrtle Dawes, NZTC Solution Centre Director, to discuss a system thinking approach to tackle sustainability challenges. It is widely recognised that the energy industry must take the lead in reducing emissions, but what role do individuals have to play in facilitating sustainability transition?  Could wireless energy transfer be an answer to emerging infrastructure needs? And what are the prospects of achieving net zero by 2050?   Listen as we discuss these questions and more!

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Stonor, an internationally recognised architect, urban planner and Managing Director of Space Syntax, to explore the role of urban planning and design in creating people-friendly and low carbon cities. 

This episode features Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of RGU’s Energy Transition Institute, exploring different offshore energy workforce scenarios presented in the recently published report 'Making the Switch'. 

In this episode, we are joined by Martyn Tulloch, Head of Energy System Integration at NZTC to discuss the role of hydrogen in the clean energy transition and the opportunities for Scotland as a key exporter of hydrogen at scale. 

Stephen Ashley, Head of Offshore Energy 4.0 at Net Zero Technology Centre joins show host Stephen Sheal to explore the potential of digital technology and data to help the energy system achieve net zero targets.   

Jamie McCallum, Project Engineer at Net Zero Technology Centre, joins Stephen Sheal to talk about the NZTC’s recent study that looked at the cost reductions required to make floating offshore wind powered green hydrogen projects viable and the emerging supply chain opportunities that come with hydrogen production at scale.