Over A Barrel - A CHOA Podcast about energy, and people who create it

Alberta’s oil and gas sector has been hit hard by the turmoil of the last 5 years. Crashing oil prices in 2015 and 2018, the blocking of pipeline expansions, a financial forecast that never materialized. A significant investment exodus from Canada is already underway, especially in Alberta’s fossil fuel industry, and with it a risk of eroding human capital. This is why the Ener

In this episode, Louisa DeCarlo discusses hydrogen with Caralyn Bennett, Executive V.P. and Chief Strategy Officer of GLJ and CHOA president, David Layzell , Research Director at the Transition Accelerator, and Professor and Director of the Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research (CESAR), a University of Calgary initiative, and David Mercer, Head of Technology and Sustainability

Energy Transition – The word on the streetFew people seem to appreciate how extremely complex energy transition is. Is it possible to transition to a low carbon intensity energy system quickly, cheaply, and safely, given the realities of energy demand and existing technologies associated with `green’ energy? In this episode my guests, Brad Hayes, Mark Brown and Gordon Holden, l

Meet Chris Bloomer, President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA). With more than 30 years of experience in the domestic and international energy business, Chris leads the industry association that represents Canada’s transmission pipeline companies, who operate 134,000 kilometers of pipeline in Canada and the United States. For 27 years, CEPA members have

In today's episode, host Louisa DeCarlo has a frank and engaging conversation with JP Gladu, President of A2A Rail, and former President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). JP currently serves on the Board of Suncor and Noront Resources and is Chair of the Mkisew Group of Companies. JP is a member of the Sand Point First Nations of Lake Nipigon.Mr. Gladu

How do we best transition to cleaner energy in a sensible way, in a country that is so polarized, and in a society so easily swayed by the subjective voice of social media? Could blue hydrogen technology be the path to this transition? is it possible to accomplish a transition to clean energy while respecting our environment, and without jeopardizing our economy?Join Armando Montes

Calgary is one of the most innovative cities in the world when it comes to energy. Today's show revolves around technology, innovation, and a cleaner future. Join me as I discuss some new and innovative technology with the Acceleware team, Geoff Clark, CEO, Dr. Michal Okoniewski, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder, and VP of Engineering, Laura McIntyre. Their radio frequency t

Join Bryan Helfenbaum, Executive Director of Advanced Hydrocarbons at Alberta Innovates, as he invites you to showcase your technical skills and compete in the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge. The goal of this $15 million international competition is to accelerate the production of carbon fibre from bitumen-derived asphaltenes. This challenge is part of a broader “Bitumen Beyond Com

Today's news, facts or fiction?Is it possible that too many reporters bought into poorly conceived advocacy positions, and fail to provide readers with balanced information? We will discuss why Brad Hayes thinks the war room or the Canadian Energy Centre ( https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/ ) is badly needed. We talk to Terry Etam, author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity and we