Sustainable Energy Asia Podcast

Jun 02 2024 2

Our podcast strives to shine a spotlight on the actors driving the energy transition sector and on critical issues for Asia and the world to achieve net zero. Through thought-provoking conversations, we aim to provide visibility to pressing topics in sustainable energy. From nickel mining in Indonesia to EV battery advancements, solar development, and Taiwan’s offshore wind projects, we shed light on the challenges and breakthroughs shaping Asia’s energy landscape.

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Ep 22 EV battery chemistry with Cormac O'Laoire

Jun 02 2024 33 mins

Cormac O'Laoire, Managing Director at Electrios Energy and head of strategy at Green Li-on presents the different EV battery cathode chemistries. After an early career in academics, Cormac spent over 10 years in Hong Kong following the development of the battery supply chain. In our conversation, we will cover subjects such as the main chemistries, NMC, NCA, LFP, the role played by

Ep 21 Decarbonizing small and remote grids with hydrogen with Mathieu Geze

Mar 31 2024 23 mins

Mathieu Geze, Director for Asia at HDF Energy, an European IPP specialised in hydrogen solutions, shares his view on the challenges of decarbonising small grids and how HDF Energy can provide a green baseload solution combining solar, battery and a hydrogen system. Based in Indonesia, Mathieu explains why HDF Energy has opted to start developing projects in the country and shares t

Ep 20 Replay - Singapore electricity market and renewable import into Singapore with Mike Thomas

Mar 24 2024 30 mins

Mike Thomas, Founder and Managing Director at the Lantau Group explained the ins and outs of the Singapore electricity market and discussed the project to import renewable electricity into Singapore from neighbouring countries. Mike shared his over 30 years of energy analyst experience and described the main drivers of the electricity market in Singapore.

Ep 19 Replay - Hydrogen value chain and its potential to decarbonise the world With Thomas Briault

Jan 21 2024 19 mins

Thomas Briault, Energy leader at Arup in South East Asia discussed the hydrogen value chain. He explained with talent how hydrogen is being produced, stored, transported, and used and its potential to decarbonise the world.

Ep 18 Volt Rush and China’s role in the EV battery supply chain with Henry Sanderson

Sep 01 2023 29 mins

Henry Sanderson, Managing Editor at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, presents his book Volt Rush: the winners and losers of the race to go green. In this very well-researched book, Henry presents the battery technologies, the materials essential for EV batteries and the leading players in this industry. We focus our discussion on the many Chinese companies playing a central role in

Ep 17 Developing onshore wind projects in Asia and Thailand renewable electricity tender with Olivier Duguet

Jul 20 2023 22 mins

Olivier Duguet, Founder and CEO of the onshore wind developer, The Blue Circle, imparted his experiences in wind project development across Europe and Southeast Asia. We discussed about the key influencers for the cost reductions and technological advancement in wind energy over the past decade, and elements underpinning The Blue Circle's successful bid in the 2023 Thailand Renewab

Ep 16 Vietnam PDP8 at last with Giles Cooper

Jun 24 2023 37 mins

Giles Cooper, Managing Partner in Vietnam at a leading international law firm Allens, shared his views on the recently approved Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) in Vietnam. We discussed about the key highlights from the PDP8, the next steps and the broader implications for renewable energy development in Vietnam.

Ep 15 Indonesia nickel and EV battery industry and the electrification of Indonesia’s roads with Putra Adhiguna

May 12 2023 31 mins

Putra Adhiguna, Energy technology lead in a think tank, explores Indonesia's nickel and battery industry and EV development. We discussed Indonesia's role in the global nickel supply chain and the key players shaping the local landscape. Putra shared his view on the impact of the choices made by legacy automakers on Indonesia's decarbonisation path and what the government can do to

Ep 14 Decarbonization through biogas and biomethane with Kunal Shah

Apr 01 2023 22 mins

Kunal Shah Chief Growth Officer of Anaergia presents the importance of biogas and biomethane in reducing GHG emissions and their role as alternative renewable energy. The conversation also touched upon biogas and biomethane’s potential market size, global development, incentives, and their role in the energy transition journey.

Ep 13 Saving the planet without the bullshit with Assaad Razzouk

Feb 03 2023 26 mins

Assaad Razzouk, CEO of Gurin Energy and host of the Angry Clean Energy Guy presents his new book "Saving the planet without the bullshit". His book cuts through the misinformation and provides straight-to-the-point solutions to the climate issue. Assaad offers readers clear and sometimes surprising advice on how to eat, how to drink, what to wear, and how to invest to fight climate

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