Innovation in energy S3E1 - Unlocking the UK’s potential with lithium
In the latest episode of Innovation in Energy, our podcast panel explores the opportunity for the UK to play a leading role in the processing of critical minerals as global lithium demand continues to grow.With a shift to renewable energy sources and increased deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs), developed nations across Europe and North America are playing catch-up with China in the race for critical minerals. To reset the balance and meet their decarbonisation commitments, countries like the UK should focus on building integrated supply chains to produce battery chemicals closer to home.Cameron Tonkin, COO of Green Lithium, joins our host, Liz Hunt, sector leader for Energy & Resources, PwC UK, and Alan Moore, Capital Projects Director for Energy, Utilities and Resources, to discuss the opportunity.
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How energy leaders can drive progress on diversity and skills
In our latest Innovation in Energy podcast, Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem, joins our host, Liz Hunt, Energy and Resources Sector Leader for PwC, and Gemma Carr, PwC’s Workforce Services Lead for Energy, Utilities and Resources, to discuss the role of leadership and workforce transformation in closing the skills gap.
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Innovation in energy S2E3 - Security, affordability and sustainability - the pathways to decarbonisation
In our latest Innovation in Energy podcast episode, Katie Jackson, Executive Vice President Acquisition and Divestment and New Business Development at Shell and Chair of Powerful Women and PwC's Vicky Parker, Energy Utility Resources Strategy Lead, and UK Power and Utilities lead, join series host Liz Hunt to explore security, affordability and sustainability on the pathway to decarbonisation.
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Innovation in energy S2E2 - Critical Minerals in Energy Transition
In our latest Innovation in Energy podcast our global panel explores the resource requirements to deliver Energy Transition, in particular the impact on critical minerals. As countries and companies move forward with their net zero targets there is going to be an enormous increase in demand for certain minerals - in particular those that support electrification and energy storage.Elisabeth Hunt, a PwC partner hosts the session and is joined by three experts from across our global network. Jonathan Lee, UK Mining and Metals leader, Lauren Bermack, Canadian Mining deals leader and Lachy Haynes, Partner in PwC Australia’s Environmental and Transactions Advisory Group.
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Innovation in energy S2E1 - How COP26 can help bridge the Net Zero investment gap
Recent PwC research highlighted 50% of technologies are not currently covered by regulatory or investment frameworks that allow infrastructure investors to provide the necessary finance in an efficient manner – a gap of £200bn over the next decade.
Ahead of COP26, this episode explores the role of the conference in bridging the gap between the investment needed to reach Net Zero, and the levels of investment currently made in the required technologies.
Claire Reid, a PwC Partner and the firm’s leader in Scotland, chairs the session and is joined by Lawrence Slade, CEO of the Global Infrastructure Investors Association, Jaroslava Korpanec, Managing Director at Allianz Capital Partners, and PwC’s Colin Smith, a Partner leading on Transaction Services in Energy and Utilities Infrastructure.
A potential revolution in the energy industry is being led by the ongoing shift from the current system (based predominantly on fossil fuels) to a low carbon, smarter, and electrified system. Join PwC and third party experts in this podcast, as we examine the accelerating changes and the innovators who are tackling the sector, as it becomes increasingly digital, distributed and personalised.
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