Energi Talks

Dr. Alex Holland, Research Director at IDTechEx and author of a comprehensive report on lithium-ion batteries, discusses the intriguing trends in battery prices. He highlights the implications of falling costs for the electric vehicle market and renewable energy integration. The conversation delves into China's clean energy policies and their impact on global competition, notably against the U.S. He also unpacks the fluctuating prices of key battery materials and the dynamics of the global battery market, underscoring innovation and growing demand.

Markham interviews Llewellyn King, host of the PBS "Whitehouse Chronicles" and veteran American energy journalist.

Markham interviews Shawn McLaughlin, CEO of Emporia Energy in Boulder, Colorado.

Markham interviews David Coletto of Abacus Data about his recent survey that shows Canadian concern about climate change has dropped 14 points since last year due to worries about affordability. Link:  https://abacusdata.ca/from-climate-action-to-immediate-relief/

Markham interviews Michael Kerr, executive director of the Advanced Hydrocarbons team at Alberta Innovates about its Bitumen Beyond Combustion program. 

Markham interviews Jim Burkhard, a vice president of S&P Global, the American analytics firm. He heads up the  Global Commodity Insights crude oil research and energy and mobility research on how the automotive ecosystem impacts demand and influences the energy and automotive industries.

Markham interviews Dr. James Jeffs, the principal technology analyst for UK-based IDTechX.

Nat Bullard, a senior contributor to BloombergNEF and energy transition consultant, dives into the crucial concept of 'CapEx is destiny.' He explores the shift towards renewable energy investments, highlighting China's leadership in this transition. The conversation shifts to the automotive sector, where Chinese electric vehicles are challenging traditional markets. Bullard also addresses the unique energy challenges in developing regions and China's role in decarbonized fuels, examining how these factors shape global energy dynamics and future demand.

Markham interviews Tom Gunton of the the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which recently released a report titled, “Assessment of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada: A case study of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.”

Markham interviews Parker Muzzerall, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. "Oilsands workers are resistant to sustainable jobs, new research finds."