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Digital technologies and the evolving energy landscape: A discussion with Schneider Electric
In this conversation, Amit Kar, Digital Solutions Leader (Global) at Schneider Electric, discusses the company's role in energy management and automation, particularly in the energy and chemical sectors. He highlights the importance of digital solutions, efficiency and autonomous operations in adapting to the evolving energy landscape. Kar emphasizes the need for organizations to embrace change and align technology with strategy to navigate the complexities of the industry.
Sponsor: Schneider Electric
Refining flexibility: The future of sustainable operations, a discussion with Technip Energies
In this conversation, Sylvain Cabaley, Senior Vice President Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals and Circularity, Technip Energies, discusses the future of refineries, emphasizing the need for flexibility and sustainability. He highlights the importance of co-processing sustainable fuels, optimizing hydrogen solutions and implementing carbon capture technologies to reduce carbon footprints.
Sponsor: Technip Energies
Unpacking the energy transition through syngas innovation
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of energy transition through the lens of syngas innovation. Grant Grothen from Burns Mcdonnell shares insights about their work in advancing infrastructure and energy solutions, and how syngas plays a pivotal role in shaping a more resilient, low-carbon future. We discuss the long-term outlook for syngas versus conventional natural gas, examine the key steps required to accelerate decarbonization and identify the biggest infrastructure challenges standing in the way of large-scale syngas deployment.
Building opportunity: Women’s impact in refining and petrochemicals
In this episode, Amy Rouse, Business Development Manager for Turner Industries, discusses the evolving role of women in the refining and petrochemical industry, the opportunities available, the challenges faced and advice for women entering the field. Amy shares her personal journey and insights on the importance of community involvement and continuous learning in the industry.
India’s Ultra Mega gasification project: Transforming coal into clean feedstock
In this episode, we sat down with Balasaheb Darade, to dive into the vision, strategy and engineering behind the “Ultra Mega” gasification project being developed by New Era Cleantech in Maharashtra, India. We explore how the company is tackling one of the most ambitious industrial decarbonization efforts in the region, transforming coal into syngas and value-added chemicals while integrating carbon capture and utilization.
The gasification advantage: Building the bridge to low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia
In this episode, Karsten Radtke, Global Head of Technical Sales for thyssenkrupp Uhde joins us to discuss how gasification, blue hydrogen and ammonia are reshaping the path toward industrial decarbonization. Karsten explains how syngas serves as a crucial bridge between today’s fossil-based systems and tomorrow’s hydrogen-powered economy, and how modern gasification processes enable the efficient conversion of feedstocks into clean hydrogen and ammonia.
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