The Energy Podcast
Episodes
Shell’s CEO talks transformation, leadership, and the future of energy
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of The Energy Podcast, Shell’s CEO Wael Sawan reflects on a year of significant change globally. He discusses navigating th...
The role of oil in the energy mix: today and in the future
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oil is the source of about 30% of the world's energy today. It’s also the basis of ingredients in many everyday products - from your phone to cl...
Keeping the world moving: shipping’s lead role in the energy system
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does the energy that powers lives move across the globe? In this episode, The Energy Podcast sets a course for the world of shipping with Karrie T...
From lab to F1 track: the science behind Scuderia Ferrari’s sustainable race fuel
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of The Energy Podcast, host Eddie is joined by Valeria Loreti, Principal Scientist and Delivery Manager in Motorsports at Shell,...
The future of road transport: Shell and BMW on emissions, EVs and innovation
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Energy Podcast explores the complex path to decarbonising road transport. From adoption of electric vehicles and biofuels to policy, infrastructur...
What it takes to store CO2 under the seabed
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) offers a way to help reduce industrial emissions at scale, particularly in sectors that are hard to decarbonise. In t...
What’s next for carbon capture and storage technology?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Climate scientists, governments and organisations, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and International Energy Agency, recognise ...
Engineering one of the world’s most advanced energy projects
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of The Energy Podcast, host Bryony speaks with Hadi Quazi, Shell’s Joint Venture Asset Manager for LNG Canada. Together, t...
LNG: the world’s secure, flexible, affordable, lower-carbon fuel?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demand for liquefied natural gas – or LNG – continues to grow due to its potential to deliver flexible energy around the world. It has its...
What could the future of energy look like? Explore the forward-facing world of scenarios
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To make better decisions today, we need to challenge our assumptions about the future. For half a century, that’s what Shell’s scenarios h...
Energy transition explained
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where are we in the global transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy? In the first episode of a new season, hosts Bryony and Eddie are joined ...
Coming soon: a new season of The Energy Podcast
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Energy Podcast from Shell is the home of conversation about the energy that powers our world. In this new season, we bring together our own expert...
Can AI get the world to net zero faster?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are helping the energy industry accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The Energy Podcast ex...
How Can Economies Thrive While The World Cuts Carbon?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As countries across the world strive to reach their climate targets, they must make sure that the move to a cleaner energy system supports economic gr...
Is There A Role For Oil And Gas In The Journey To Net Zero?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the world grapples with the urgent challenge of climate change, the energy industry is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while continuing ...
Are Roads Ready For Electric Vehicles?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming and widespread adoption of EVs is critical if countries are to realise their climate ambitions. But every ...
How Can Carbon Markets Limit Climate Change?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carbon markets are advancing on a global level, following the first country-to-country trades at COP27. The Energy Podcast investigates how carbon pri...
Can A Divided World Tackle Climate Change?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Energy Podcast investigates the impact of recent events on the global energy transition, drawing on...
1.5 C and… what’s next?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With COP27 closed out, The Energy Podcast hears different perspectives from people who attended the conference in Egypt, and their views on what needs...
1. 5 C and… turning ambition into action
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP27, will be taking place in Egypt between 6th and 18th November with a strong focus on Africa. As the con...
1.5 C and… chemicals
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our series on heavy industry we explore chemicals. From t-shirts and trainers, medicines and mattresses, to cars and computers...
1.5 C and… Steel
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steel. It’s strong, it dominates every modern city, and it’s supporting developing economies. But its production generates a lot of carbon emissio...
1.5 C and… Cement
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cement… it’s all around us. But producing it generates a huge amount of CO2 every year. So what can be done to take carbon out of the cement-makin...
How blockchain is changing energy
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From tracking the source of renewable energy to changing the relationship between how energy is produced and consumed, blockchain has the potential to...
How AI is answering the call of sustainability
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What innovations and systems look set to change the energy landscape and is AI ultimately the key to lowering emissions? Questions expertly examined a...
Brown, grey, blue, green: why does the colour of hydrogen matter?
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is earmarked as a front-runner in the quest for lower carbon, but The Energy Podcast explores why all hydrogen may not be equal when it comes to&nb...
The future of work: can the next generation bring energy into a new era?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jobs in the energy industry are changing and so are the skills needed to make the energy transition happen. What will it take for the workforce to kee...
Energy in Latin America: what you need to know
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a lively debate, a panel of experts examine the big issues around lowering emissions by 2050. Hosted by Georgie Barrat and featuring Andrea Heins, ...
Net zero by 2050: is CCS going fast enough?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The technology is proven but what needs to happen for carbon capture to help the world tackle climate change? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring...
The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to… work with nature to reduce emissions?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with the people who can make a difference. Featuring Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute and Flora Ji Qin, Shell.See omnystudio.com/...
The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to…finance the drive to a net-zero future?
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As COP26 approaches, we hear from experts who can make a difference when it comes to sustainable finance. Presented by Julia Streets and featuring Hir...
The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to... transform the energy system?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As COP26 approaches, The Energy Podcast explores key themes and speaks to experts who can make a difference. Presented by Julia Streets; featuring, Me...
Carbon-neutral cities: dream or reality?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They cover just 3% of the earth’s land surface, but are responsible for more than 70% of all carbon emissions. What will it take to make cities ...
Biofuels: where next?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could the world ever be powered from waste? Growing crops for fuel instead of food remains controversial, but biofuel technology is advancing. What's ...
Can shipping navigate to net zero?
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the backbone of global trade, but there’s a challenge when it comes to lowering carbon emissions. What will it take to get shipping i...
The Great Energy Debate: your questions answered
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How will the world get to net-zero emissions? Is the energy industry part of the problem or the solution? The Energy Podcast hears from students in Au...
Are electric vehicles finally in the fast lane?
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With lockdowns and remote working, transport is at a crossroads. Could COVID-19 accelerate a future green recovery? The Energy Podcast investigates. P...
Off-grid: why doesn't everyone have access to energy?
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
800 million people around the world live without power. Why? And will COVID-19 make fixing it harder? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Br...
Natural Gas: A fuel fit for the future?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lockdowns are being lifted, energy demand is on the rise and countries are trying to kick start their economies. Many people are calling for lower-car...
Smart Energy: How Clever will AI become?
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are robots going to take over the world? Not quite, but they could save lives. In this episode, a panel of AI experts bust perpetual myths and tackle ...
Special episode - COVID-19: extraordinary stories from China
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How has the pandemic changed life in China and the future of energy? And who are the people who kept life going under lockdown? The Energy Podcast tak...
Divide or unite: Do the generations agree on the future of energy?
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Could Shell do more to tackle climate change? Why don't they stop producing oil and gas? And what are the challenges around the transition to lower-ca...
Trees: one way to tackle climate change?
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can conserving and planting trees help address climate change? And if so, to what effect? As Shell launches its nature-based solutions programme in th...
Why doesn’t Shell stop producing oil and gas?
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Could Shell do more when it comes to tackling climate change? Why doesn’t the company simply stop producing oil and gas? And is there enough und...
Blockchain: has the hype peaked?
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was once hailed as the technology that would change everything. From banking to shipping, retail and, of course, energy. But has the hype surroundi...
Carbon Capture and Storage: a technology to tackle climate change?
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It has been billed as hugely important in the fight against climate change. But what exactly is carbon capture and storage? How can it help meet the P...
Hydrogen: a fuel of the future?
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most abundant element in the universe. When produced using renewable energy, it creates no greenhouse gas emissions. So why don’t we he...
Battery Technology: where could it take us?
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With more electric cars and energy storage opportunities, a global race to develop battery technology is underway. How quickly is technology progressi...