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ECG™ Holistic Cable Monitoring System

ECG™ Holistic Cable Monitoring System - Proserv In the latest episode of the "Let's Talk Transition" podcast, host Dan Hyland sat down with Callum Maxwell, Business Development Manager at Proserv, to delve into their groundbreaking ECG system. This innovative technology is set to transform subsea cable monitoring in the offshore wind industry. Here's a comprehensive look at their conversation and the insights shared about the future of renewable energy and subsea cable...

Exploring the Future of Offshore Wind: An Insightful Conversation with TWP Partners

Exploring the Future of Offshore Wind: An Insightful Conversation with TWP Partners In this episode we delve into the exciting developments in the offshore wind industry with two key figures from TWP Partners. With a focus on Scotland's renewable energy potential, Melhuish discusses the significant advancements and future plans in the sector, particularly the Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind projects.     Introducing the Guests Pierre Pesnel is one of the project dire...

Subsea AI and Autonomy

Subsea AI and Autonomy In the dynamic world of energy transition, where technology and sustainability converge, Unique Group stands out as a trailblazer. In this episode of the OGV Energy’s "Let’s Talk Transition" podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Charles, the Group Chief Operating Officer of Unique Group, about the company's impressive journey and its pivotal role in the industry.     From Aberdeen to the UAE: Martin Charles&r...

Harnessing the Ocean's Power: Subsea Energy Generation

Harnessing the Ocean's Power: Subsea Energy Generation Imagine a world where the relentless dance of the waves isn't just a mesmerising spectacle, but a potent source of clean energy. Where the vast expanse of the seabed isn't a silent void, but a bustling hub of communication, relaying critical data from the depths to the surface. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to innovative technologies like subsea power generation.     Power from the Deep: At...

The University Leading the Just Transition

Bridging Academia and Industry: A Deep Dive into Energy Transition with Dr. Alfonso Martinez In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Transition podcast, the discussion centered on the pivotal role of academia in the energy transition. Dr. Alfonso Martinez, a senior lecturer in chemical engineering and a prominent figure at the Just Transition Lab at the University of Aberdeen, provided an in-depth overview of how academic research is contributing to this global shift.  ...

SME Diversification and Carbon Reduction

SME Diversification and Carbon Reduction Today, we're excited to host Alex Leddy, the Commercial Director for Sustainability at Intervention Rentals. Alex's role places him at the heart of his company’s shift from traditional oil and gas operations to a more sustainable future. His insights on this journey are invaluable for anyone considering a similar path.     About Intervention Rentals Intervention Rentals, established nearly two decades ago, initiall...

Investing in the Energy Transition

Exploring the Role of Investment in Energy Transition: An Interview with Mark Monroe of the Scottish National Investment Bank In the ever-evolving landscape of the energy transition, a multitude of roles contribute to shaping a sustainable future. While many of our previous podcast guests have been founders, chief executives, or innovators in project development and technology, today’s discussion takes us into a slightly different realm. Our guest is Mark Munro, Chief Investment Officer...

BlueFloat Energy's Global Mission

A Conversation with Carlos Martin Rivals: Navigating the Future of Offshore Wind with Blue Float Energy We had the pleasure of speaking with Carlos Martin Rivals, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Blue Float Energy, to gain insights into the company’s vision and the future of the offshore wind industry. Based in Madrid, Spain, Blue Float Energy is making significant strides in offshore wind development across the globe. Here's a look at our conversation with Carlos Martin R...

Delivering a Just Transition

Gillian Martin, Energy and Environment Minister for Scotland on the importance of Oil & Gas skills to deliver the energy transition, grid access, pumped hydro, and the community benefit of the 28GW Scottish offshore wind projects. Find out about the partnering strategy to develop hydrogen export to Europe, the politics of international interconnectors and the potential contribution of Artificial Intelligence to the Energy Transition.

Stars of the Energy Transition

The Rising and Guiding Stars of the energy transition on the importance of diversity, passion and curiosity in a managed metamorphosis. This episode touches on the secret of attracting the best graduate talent, Blue Hydrogen and the transiformational potential of floating offshore wind.

Driving Value through Predictive Analytics

Bruce Hall, CEO of turbine monitoring specialist Onyx Insight, on the technologies reducing the cost of ownership of wind power, smart people and the importance of following your direction.

Trust, Passion, Partnership and Carbon

Interview with David Clark, the CEO of Vysus Group and Dominic McCann, the CEO of SICCAR. How can a company reliably monitor and report on its carbon footprint? David Clark, CEO of global consultancy Vysus Group and Dom McCann, CEO of blockchain data specialists Siccar on the importance of automating ESG data recording and reporting, and why they came together to create the Energy Transition Databox

The largest grid-connected floating wind farm

Kirstine Wood and Dan Wright from Flotation Energy join us to discuss the world's largest grid-connected floating offshore wind farm and how at 1.9 Gigawatts it is harnessing that clean power to decarbonise the Oil and Gas platforms in the North Sea by up to 85%.

Rebel with a cause

Kieran Ivers – CEO of Green Rebel Group – on the importance of monitoring the environmental impacts offshore, how to stimulate innovation and improvement in the industry and the state of Offshore Wind in Ireland. From being a college drop-out to CEO of Ireland’s leading offshore survey business, Kieran talks of the importance of hard work, communication and enabling people to succeed.    

Scotland's largest wind portfolio

  Scotland's largest wind portfolio   UK Country Manager of Ocean Winds - Adam Morrison provides a deep dive into the formation and mission of Ocean Winds, including an overview of the key Scottish offshore wind projects totalling 17 Gigawatts of capacity and £2 Billion worth of investment, as well as the opportunity for Scotland and the UK supply chain in providing support to these key clean energy projects.

The evolution of floating wind

Chief Technology Officer at Flotation Energy - Alan MacAskill, talks to us about being one of the first pioneers in offshore wind with Talisman Energy, when in partnership with SSE, they decided to sanction the construction of the two turbines in the Beatrice field in 2001 and now with Flotation Energy they are continuing that work with the backing of TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) to provide fixed and floating wind to the global market.

Collaboration, disruptive tech and local content

Davis Larssen – CEO of global controls technology company Proserv joins us to discuss his company’s pivot into offshore wind and how partnership underpins the way his business approaches innovation. Davis references how offshore wind presents an opportunity for the UK to become a global leader, particularly in floating wind, creating new tech, new jobs and exportable skills, while it can provide a springboard to fresh methodologies around wind farm engine...

Renewable energy, CCS and green hydrogen

Executive Director of Aker Horizons - Philippe Kavafyan explains the make up up the new Aker family and how they are working together to deliver solutions across multiple energy sectors. Philippe articulates the broad range of technologies that Aker are investing in for the energy transition, all the way from renewable generation, solar PV, onshore wind, offshore wind, both bottom fix and floating technology.

The biggest opportunity in a generation!

CEO of Scottish Renewables - Claire Mack, joins us to discuss the evolution of the Renewable industry and how Scotland now has the largest floating wind opportunity in the world. Clair provides insights on the increasing Offshore Wind target of 28 GW and the employment statistics of over 27,000 jobs that are supported in the rebewable sector, as well as discussing the emergence of Hydrogen, Onshore Wind, Solar and pump storage hydro.

The Floating winds of change

Interview by Moray Melhuish – Founder of Annet Consulting, an Offshore Wind and Subsea Specialist. Chris Willow - Head of Floating Wind for RWE Renewables discusses how their business is undergoing a large corporate transition that aims to be carbon neutral by 2040. This transformation will see the formation and growth of businesses in Floating Wind, Solar and Hydrogen.  
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