Energy Unplugged by Aurora

EP.166 Rogério Jorge, CEO, AES Brasil

In this Energy Unplugged episode, we discuss the context and challenges of the Brazilian power sector. We are pleased to be joined by Rogério Jorge, CEO of AES Brasil, in conversation with our Founder & CEO, John Feddersen.Backed by 24 years of experience in the energy sector, Rogério has led different areas in the energy distribution, generation and commercialisation sectors, including the development of new businesses, the origination and structuring of greenfield projects, and the participation in mergers and acquisitions. He holds a degree in Law from Mackenzie and an International MBA from FIA/USP, among other specializations in Brazil and the USA.Main topics include the following:•Policy in the Brazilian power sector•The importance of developing gas infrastructure in Brazil•Brazil’s network capacity and reliabilitySupport the show

EP.165 Dr Alan Finkel, Chair of the Low Emissions Technology Investment Advisory Council

In this Energy Unplugged episode, we discuss the transition to a future in which the role of electricity is scaled up in the global energy mix, powered by low-emission solutions. We’re pleased to be joined by Alan Finkel, Chair of the Low Emissions Technology Investment Advisory Council and James Ha, our Research Lead for Australia, in conversation with Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC & California.Alan is, among many things, a neuroscientist, engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was Australia’s Chief Scientist from 2016 to 2020, during which time he led the National Electricity Market Review and developed Australia’s first National Hydrogen Strategy. The ideas presented in his latest book, titled “Powering Up: Unleashing the Clean Energy Supply Chain”, are the focus of today’s discussion. Main topics include the following:• Supply chain bottlenecks, and what the government can do to mitigate this and other risks• Australia’s opportunities to become an export superpower for electrostates• Industrial policy and appropriate basket of policies to help countries transition towards electrostatesSupport the show

EP.164 Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon Homes Director, Octopus Energy

In this Energy Unplugged episode, Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon Homes Director at Octopus Energy and Caroline Still, Senior Associate in our Advisory team, discuss the decarbonisation of homes and buildings with Richard Howard, our Global Research Director.Emma started her career in the real-estate industry and, over time, became the manager of a major house-building and development company. Alongside this, she is part of a community land trust which implements low-carbon solutions at the domestic and settlement scale. Presently, at Octopus, she is at the forefront of developing customer propositions aimed to decarbonise homes and buildings.Main topics include the following:• Barriers at the individual household scale that curb the progress towards the decarbonisation of homes and buildings• The various technologies that have the potential to replace traditional oil and gas boilers• The role of policy both in GB and other European countries in enabling the decarbonisation of homes and buildingsSupport the show

EP.163 How can refineries’ value chain be carbon neutral? Lars Peter Lindfors, EVP Innovation, Neste

In this Energy Unplugged episode, we discuss how the oil refinery business can complete the transition towards a carbon neutral value chain by 2040. We are pleased to be joined by Lars Peter Lindfors, Executive Vice President (EVP), Innovation, Neste in conversation with our Head of Nordics & Baltics, Alexander Esser.Holding 30+ years of Industrial experience, prior to being the EVP of Innovation of Neste Corporation, Lars Peter held positions as SVP, related to areas such as R&D, Engineering, Strategy, Investments, IT, Procurement and Business Processes. He has a doctoral degree with honours in the field of chemical reaction engineering and holds an MBA from Henley Management College, UK.Main topics include the following:• How can an oil refinery company achieve a carbon neutral value chain?• Which fuels for green aviation are in reach? • What are the economics of an electrolyser on-site at Neste’s largest refinery?Support the show

EP.162 Hydrogen in Europe and APAC: Daniel Sandermann, Head of Europe at Hysata

In this Energy Unplugged episode Daniel Tas Sandermann, Head of Europe at Hysata and James Ha, our Research Lead for Australia, discuss Hydrogen in Europe and APAC with Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC & California.Before joining Hysata, Daniel was Vice President, Head of Energy Systems at Ørsted and also a Member of the Board of Directors. He has an academic background in science and sustainable energy systems.Main topics include the following:• Analysis of the hydrogen market in Europe and APAC• The electrolyser technology and industry• Differences in hydrogen government support models between regions, focusing on Europe and APACSupport the show

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