Energy Unplugged by Aurora

EP.161 Monalisa C. Dimalanta, Chairperson & CEO, Energy Regulatory Commission, Philippines

In this episode, we focus on the Philippines’ energy system. We’re delighted to be joined by Monalisa C. Dimalanta, Chairperson & CEO of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Philippines and John Feddersen, our Founder & CEO, in conversation with Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC & California.As well as being Chairperson of the ERC, Philippines, Monalisa is a professor at Ateneo de Manila Law School. Prior to this, she was a partner at PJS Law, and also Chief of Legal & Compliance Officer at AboitizPower.Main topics include the following:• An outlook of the Philippines energy system • Main obstacles for renewable deployment in the Philippines• Key challenges in the Philippines regulationSupport the show

2024, Oxford Graduate Modelling Programme Explained

2024, Oxford Graduate Modelling Programme Explained by Aurora Energy ResearchSupport the show

2024, Oxford Graduate Analyst Programme Explained

2024, Oxford Graduate Analyst Programme Explained by Aurora Energy ResearchSupport the show

2023, Berlin Graduate Analyst Programme Explained

Marise Westbroek, Project Leader at Aurora, joins two of Aurora's Graduate Analysts, Anne Geschke and Luciano Serconek Fuso, in this special careers podcast episode 'Berlin Graduate Analyst Programme Explained'.Listen to find out more about our Analysts’ first-hand experience with the application process and onboarding, their typical day at work, and any advice they might have for those considering applying to Aurora's Berlin Graduate Analyst Programme.To find out more, apply or join our grad mailing list please visit auroraer.com/grads!Support the show

2023, Austin Graduate Analyst Programme Explained

2023, Austin Graduate Analyst Programme Explained by Aurora Energy ResearchSupport the show

EP.160 Fintan Slye, Director of the ESO and Chair of the Board

In this Energy Unplugged episode, we discuss what's next for the Future System Operator (FSO) and other hot topics in the UK ahead of the winter season. We’re pleased to be joined by Fintan Slye, Director of the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Chair of the Board, in conversation with our Managing Director for UK & Ireland, Dan Monzani.Fintan joined the ESO in 2018, following from his position as the CEO of the EirGrid Group, the electricity system and market operator in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Prior to leading the EirGrid Group, he worked for McKinsey & Company and the ESB Group. He is both a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Ireland and, the Energy Institute, holding a Masters in Engineering Science and an MBA from University College Dublin.Main topics include:• The future of the FSO and how it will be affected by the new Energy Bill• Security of supply and flexibility demand in regard to winter peaks• Connections and accelerating network delivery• Dealing with increasing imbalances—the role of Locational Marginal PricingSupport the show

EP.159 Naoaki Eguchi, Partner, Baker McKenzie

On this week’s Energy Unplugged episode, the discussion revolves around Japan’s energy markets. We welcome Naoaki “Nick” Eguchi, Partner at Baker McKenzie and and Co-head of the firm's Renewable and Clean Energy Group in Tokyo, in conversation with our Head of Advisory in Japan, Hayato Ono, and our Managing Director in APAC and California, Hugo Batten.Nick focuses his practice on project finance and renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric) and has worked on a lot of the major transactions that have occurred in Japan, as well as authoring a lot of academic articles, most recently as a co-author of the “Offshore Wind Finance Guide Book”.Main topics include:• Changes in Japan’s energy market related to market design & policy, generation mix and various players• Technologies and investment cases, including batteries, offshore wind and hydrogen• Market dynamics and successful business modelsSupport the show

EP.158 Eirik Wærness, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Equinor

In this Energy Unplugged episode we look at the big picture scenarios for the decarbonisation of the global economy. We’re delighted to be joined by Eirik Wærness, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Equinor, and Anise Ganbold, our Head of Research, Global Energy Markets and Hydrogen, in a conversation with our Global Research Director, Richard Howard.Joining Equinor in 2003 under it’s previous name Statoil, Eirik leads the group’s energy market policy and macroeconomics analysis, and in his role, he has been responsible for no less than 12 editions of the group’s Energy Perspectives scenario analysis.Main topics include:• What is required to limit global warming to 1.5 or 2 degrees?• Steps that both the energy system and economy need to take in order to hit this target• How to effectively utilise scenario analysis to tackle the above?Support the show

EP.157 Chris Greig, Princeton University & Richard Bolt, Nous Group

In this episode, we focus on Net Zero Australia, Net-Zero America, and the differences between the two countries. We’re delighted to be joined today by two guests: Chris Greig, Senior Research Scientist in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, and Richard Bolt, Principal at Nous Group and Chair of Hydro Tasmania, in a conversation with Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC & California, Julia Hoos, our Head of USA East, and James Ha, our Research Lead for Australia.Both of our guests have had illustrious careers spanning public and private sectors, but what’s brought them here today is their recent collaboration on an ambitious modelling project called Net Zero Australia, which offers granular insights into what it will take to decarbonise the economy by 2050, and builds on the Net-Zero America report published in 2021.Main topics include:• The main findings of the two reports including the consistent themes that have been seen in the models for both countries• The use of models, and what are some of the reservations to relying on them looking forward• Investment opportunities and the Public Sector’s role in the decarbonisation process to achieve net zero• Comparisons between Australia and the US given the above context, and the role and potential of the various energy resourcesSupport the show

EP.156 Luis Pita, General Manager, Brazil, Atlas Renewable Energy

On this week’s Energy Unplugged episode, we welcome Luis Pita, General Manager, Brazil, Atlas Renewable Energy, in a conversation with our Founder & CEO, John Feddersen, that focuses on the current situation and future plans for the energy market in Brazil.Before joining Atlas Renewable Energy, Luis worked at SunEdison (now Fenice Energy) for four years as GM for Brazil. Prior to that time, Luis accumulated over 20 years experience in executive roles across multiple continents, mainly in logistics, media production and retail. Luis was one of the founders of Brazil’s Solar Energy Association, and has been a Board Member since its inception.Main topics include:• Hydro driven prices and investing in renewables in Brazil• Brazil’s network building – situation and challenges for investors and developers in the context of transmission auctions• Brazil’s shift to the free market: what does it mean for consumers, investors and developers?• The green transition plan in BrazilSupport the show