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What On Earth!
An informal look at the net zero challenges facing us as a nation. Phil and Jonathan chat with various leaders from academia, technology developers, project developers etc on interesting and challenging topics facing society as we decarbonise our economy. The podcast is sponsored by Apollo.
Episodes
19 episodes
Transforming Oil and Gas
In this episode we talk to Donna Sutherland from Veri Energy about the challenges and opportunities facing oil and gas. Our focus is on Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) in the Shetland Isles and the opportunity its unique proximity to legacy oil and g...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Asking For Consent
With a bow wave of renewable energy projects either in, or about to enter the planning and consenting process we ask the question of whether the present system is appropriate and robust for the net zero opportunity. Jonathan and Ph...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:47
Engineering, Circularity and Sustainability
In the first edition of What On Earth! Phil and Jonathan chatted with Chris McMahon of Bristol University on the challenges of sustainability and a circular economy from an engineering perspective. Can we engineer ourselves...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:46
Poultry, Process Optimisation and Performance
Or The Phil Westmorland Interview! Over A Barrel welcomes our new co-host Phil Westmorland. In this episode we understand what makes Phil tick; his background and work at Apollo. We explore what shaped him growing up on a chicken f...
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Episode 16
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27:44
FLOW: Go or No Go (A postcard from FOW23)
A slightly different tack in this episode where Jonathan sends us a “postcard” from FOW2023 in Aberdeen, the exhibition and conference dedicated to floating offshore wind. Hot on the heels of that iconic gathering of Offshore Europe, Jon...
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Episode 15
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42:19
Rewilding the Energy Sector
In this episode we chat to the former head of the North Sea Transition Authority, Andy Samuel. Andy gives us his now unfettered view from the coastal hills of Devon. We explore what seem some of the insurmountable challenges ...
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Episode 14
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38:28
Go With The FLOW: A Developers Perspective
In this episode Stuart and Jonathan talk with Sian Lloyd Rees, UK Managing Director for Mainstream Renewable Power. The discussion explores the challenges and opportunities facing the offshore wind industry and how Sian’s previous experi...
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Episode 13
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34:49
The Answer is Blowin' in the Offshore Wind
In this episode, Jonathan chats with Simon Cheeseman, Sector Lead at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult a...
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30:56
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North Sea Macroeconomics
In this rather grandly titled episode Jonathan White is joined by Mike Tholen Acting CEO of OEUK to explore the economic and political uncertainties facing the UKs energy supply this winter and beyond. We cover wide ranging topics...
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A Storm in a Tea Cop
In this episode we attempt to understand the dynamics facing the energy industry in particular the tension between oil and gas and sustainable energy which became very apparent during COP26. We explore the various market challenges facing...
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Episode 10
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57:42
2021 : A Year In Review
As we embark on 2022, Over A Barrel took the opportunity to talk to Mike Beveridge (Vice-Chair Piper Sandler) to get his reflections on 2021 and what we can look forward to in 2022. Mike, Stuart and Jonathan discuss the challenges and op...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:08
The Energy Generation
Any industry is nothing unless the next generation of talent is attracted and excited by its future within in it. In particular the oil and gas industry is challenged by its image in the energy transition along with its role in that. In this ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:39
Deal or No Deal : The North Sea Energy Transition Deal
In this episode we enjoy talking with Mike Tholen, Sustainability Director at OGUK, and one of the architects of the North Sea Transition Deal. Beyond the fuss and hyperbole, we discuss what the North Sea Transition Deal actually ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:39
The Role of Trade Bodies in the Energy Transition
Arguably there has been no more challenging time for the oil and gas industry as it grapples with the energy transition and the associated social and political pressures. In this episode we hear from Deirdre Michie CEO at OGUK and Iman Hill the...
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50:26
Hydrogen: Net hero or net zero
We hear a lot about the hydrogen revolution in the news and media. But what is the truth! In this episode we hear from Tom Baxter, Senior Lecturer at Aberdeen University and Ian Phillips, Development Director at Pale Blue Dot Ener...
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53:48
OFS in the Energy Transition
In this episode the Over A Barrel team explore what future lies ahead for traditional oilfield service companies whilst we navigate the energy transition journey to low carbon energy sources. We are joined by Derek Mathieson
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51:33
The Role of Technology in Energy Transition
Stuart and Jonathan speak with Myrtle Dawes, Solution Centre Director of OGTC and Greg Herrera, Senior Partner at EV Private Equity about their perspectives on the role of technology to aid us in our energy transition journey. Both are in...
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53:42
Is The North Sea Worth Investing In?
Stuart and Jonathan speak with Bill McCall (Principal, McCall & Partners) and Tom Reynolds (CEO Scirocco Energy) about the challenges facing the North Sea oil and gas industry and potential investors in making a profit in todays environment...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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