Category: ets

  • Is Integrated Development the Future? with Malcolm Ross and Gordan Baier | Ep 250

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Malcolm Ross, Founder, Heat-in-Motion, and Gordon Baier, CEO, Gigawatt, Inc. They discuss innovative approaches to geothermal energy, integrated industrial parks, and the future of low-carbon energy solutions. They explore how location, technology, and policy can unlock new opportunities…

  • Growing the Turbine Supply Chain with Joseph Bonafin | Turboden | Ep 249

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Joseph Bonafin, Director, Next Generation Geothermal Projects at Turboden. They explore the latest advancements in geothermal energy, focusing on Turboden’s innovative organic ranking cycle technology and its role in scaling up geothermal power to meet global energy demands.…

  • Electricity Demand, Efficiency Gaps, and the Case for Better Motors with Johan Karlsson | Ep 248

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Johan Karlsson from ABB. They discuss the total energy market, the critical need for increased electricity supply, the potential for efficiency improvements in electrical motors, and how these advancements can support the global energy transition. Johan’s book recommendation:Factfulness…

  • Domestic Critical Mineral Mining with Oliver Friesen | Guardian Metal Resources | Ep 247

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, about tungsten, junior mining, and why reshoring critical minerals matters for the energy transition and U.S. industrial supply chains. Oliver explains how two past-producing Nevada projects could help restore domestic tungsten…

  • The Benefits of Turbine to Electrification with Andrea Meroni | ABB | Ep 246

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Andrea Meroni, Segment Leader – Turbine Electrification at ABB Motion. He discusses the transformative potential of electrifying large turbines used in heavy industry, exploring the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of this shift. We delve into real-world examples,…

  • Conference Participation with Molly Turko and Edith Miller | Ep 245

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir hosts co-chairs of the 2026 IMAGE conference, Molly Turko and Edith Miller. They discuss the evolution of energy conferences, the importance of volunteering, and how societies can make a broader societal impact. They share insights on adapting to industry changes,…

  • Stabilize Soil, Save Water with Todd Denton | Lithic Industries | Ep 244

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Todd Denton of Lithic Industries speaks with Joe Batir and discusses innovative polymer solutions for soil stabilization and dust suppression, emphasizing environmental benefits and applications in road maintenance and environmental stewardship. Chapters00:00 Introduction to guest Todd Denton02:16 Development of the fifth-generation polymer…

  • IMAGE in realtime with Susan Nash | Ep 243

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Susan Nash from AAPG discusses the evolution of the IMAGE Conference, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in energy and geology, and the future of geothermal technology and energy transition. Chapters00:00 Introductions, History of the IMAGE Conference07:16 Difference roles played by different conferences09:22…

  • The (Energy) Truth About Data Centers with Darrin Kayser | MikeWorldWide | Ep 242

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Darrin Kayser, Managing Director of Energy at MikeWorldwide, discusses the growth of data centers, their impact on energy consumption, and innovative solutions for sustainable energy supply. The conversation covers the role of data centers in our daily lives, future growth, and the…

  • Let’s talk about Plastic with Dr. Chris DeArmitt | Plastics Research Council | Ep 241

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir interviews Dr. Chris DeArmitt of the Plastics Research Council to explore the facts about plastics, their environmental impact, health concerns, and misconceptions. They discuss how science and data challenge common narratives and what practical steps can truly benefit the environment.…