Energy Voice – Out Loud

EVOL X Sproule ERCE: Inside the global carbon storage challenge

In this special EVOL X Sproule ERCE podcast, Energy Voice reporter Mathew Perry is joined by Sproule ERCE decarbonisation lead Ellen Mitchell, and CCS principal and reservoir engineer Andy Moore to explore the current landscape of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
The discussion spans global policy drivers like carbon pricing and climate goals, technical subsurface considerations such as capacity, injectivity and containment, and the challenges still facing the industry from cost and regulation to synchronising capture and storage infrastructure.
With insights from landmark projects and expert analysis, the episode unpacks what’s shaping the CCS sector across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific.

Energy Voice Live: Where is the green investment?

The Energy Voice Out Loud podcast took to the road this week to broadcast a live debate from The Caves wine cellar in Edinburgh.  
 
News editor Erikka Askeland interviewed the crème de la crème of the folks pushing the energy transition envelope.  
On stage in front of a live audience, Great British Energy’s policy director Paul Addison spoke about the need for a ‘north star’ for 2030. 
 
Wood Mackenzie’s VP for climate consulting Valentina Kretzschmar asked if net zero is achievable, or attracting enough green investment. 
 
Nicola Macleod spoke of the companies in private equity-backed D2Zero’s portfolio that are driving the energy transition.

EVOL X Flexitricity: the future of energy system management

Flexitricity is a pioneer in demand side response (DSR) which allows businesses to benefit by adjusting the way they use energy.
Tune in to hear the electric utility company’s founder and chief strategy officer, Alastair Martin explain to Energy Voice renewables reporter Michael Behr how the industry is facing up to the growth of renewable energy production and the need to meet demand.
The firm’s FlexGO technology, which helps commercial and industrial businesses simplify their energy flexibility journey. is in the market now and will be central to future energy system management. 

EVOL: Ithaca's North Sea moves, offshore wind optimism, and the place for CCS

The Energy Voice Out Loud crew are back to discuss all the latest news from the UK's energy sector. News editor Erikka Askeland fills in reporters Jessica Davies and Michael Behr on Ithaca's latest moves as it pushes on with Rosebank and Cambo, and buys up a hefty stake in Cygnus.
And then Michael shares his thoughts on the state of the offshore wind sector - is optimism falling among key players after several setbacks? 
Finally, Jessica talks carbon capture and storage, and its role in the UK's energy transition.
 

EVOL: All Energy 2025

All-Energy returned to Glasgow and the Energy Voice Out Loud Team were out in force, chatting to folks on the show floor, listening to panels and keeping you up to date with all the latest announcements. 
In this episode of EVOL, news editor Erikka Askeland, renewables reporter Michael Behr, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff chat with a handfull of the most interesting people in attendance at Glasgow's SEC. 
First up, Ryan speaks with Statera Energy's policy manager Phoebe Finn about the importance of large-scale renewables projects in the north-east of Scotland as employment uncertainty continues to hit the region. Also, Finn points to policy drivers that could be hindering the UK hydrogen sector's progress and what can be done to fix it.
Michael spoke with the Changineer, consultant Danielle Dale, about the carbon footprints of everyday objects. Which has the higher emissions - a Zoom call, 1kg of asparagus, a bank account or a cup of tea? Michael finds out.
And Erikka speaks with Emma Behjat, chairwoman of the AXIS network to recap their All Energy session entitled Make DEI Great Again and why energy companies can benefit by sticking to the plan to develop talent.
Energy Voice's team of reporters managed to record a few more conversations while at All-Energy so stay tuned in the coming weeks for more insight from the UK's largest renewable energies conference.

Energy Voice Out Loud: Live from All-Energy 2025

Join Energy Voice Out Loud as we broadcast from the show floor of All-Energy 2025, the UK’s largest renewable and low-carbon energy event. In this special episode, our reporters sit down with the five All-Energy Ambassadors to explore the key themes and insights shaping the future of energy.
Hear from:
Dr. Kerry-Ann Adamson, VP & Global Hydrogen Lead at Capgemini
Clare Foster, Partner & Head of Clean Energy at Shepherd and Wedderburn
Iain Sinclair, Executive Director at Global Energy
Lesley McNeil, Head of External & Corporate Affairs at Muirhall Energy
Christianna Logan, Director of Customers & Stakeholders at SSEN Transmission
Each ambassador shares their unique perspective on their area of expertise, highlights from the sessions they’re involved in, and the vital role All-Energy plays in driving innovation, collaboration, and progress across the sector.

EVOL X ABB: How behind-the-meter battery storage is transforming industrial energy

On this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with ABB, reporter Mathew Perry speaks with Matt Wise, the head of strategy and business development at ABB’s Electrification Service division.  
Together they explore how behind-the-meter energy storage is transforming industrial electricity consumers into active market players across the UK and Europe.  
As energy markets grow more volatile, businesses are looking for smarter, more flexible ways to manage supply, reduce costs, and even generate revenue - without the need for a large upfront capital investment. 
 

EVOL X Aize: A transition from energy to technology

Being able to visualise what is out at sea from the beach is a game changer for the offshore industry. But what if you started working for an energy company and ended up working for a tech start up without having to leave the business you started working for? Sarah Shearer, head of Aberdeen and people operations manager at Aize, shares her story of working at the forefront of digital twin technology and where the energy industry can go from here.

EVOL: Bad news comes in threes

This week, there has been a whole lot of doom and gloom in the UK energy market. Harbour Energy announced 250 job cuts in Aberdeen, Ørsted discontinued its Hornsea 4 offshore wind project, and Drax opted not to bid for its Cruachan II in the Cap and Floor mechanism.
Up first, news reporter Mat Perry discusses the UK's largest oil and gas operator slashing 25% of its UK onshore headcount as it downgrades spending in the country. Aberdeen Features Lead Ryan Duff gives his two cents on the state of job losses in the north-east of Scotland and the wider North Sea, brace yourself for explicit language. 
Next up, Mat and renewables reporter Michael Behr discuss why Ørsted has pulled the hand brake on a major offshore wind project. Pumped storage hydro was also mentioned, as Cruachan II gives the cap and floor scheme a swerve after battery firms argued that the mechanism was biased towards such projects. 
And finally, Michael chats with Guy Newey, chief executive officer at the Energy Systems Catapult about the ever-divisive zonal pricing debate and how it could help drive innovation in the energy sector.

EVOL: Scotland's 'wrath', BP and Equinor Q1s, and Octopus defends zonal pricing

This week Scotland's only oil refinery ceased production, prompting outrage from unions that forecast the "wrath" of voters in next year's Holyrood election, European supermajors BP and Equinor unveiled their Q1 results and Octopus Energy's CEO defended his zonal pricing views. 
Up first, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff discusses the closure of Grangemouth's oil refinery and its political ramifications, while news reporter Mathew Perry asks about the implications for the Acorn CCS project which is yet to see certainty. With the Scotland carbon capture project caught in limbo questions are asked of the future of Scottish industry. 
Renewables reporter Michael Behr has been the man on the markets this week as he kept an eye on Equinor and BP's books. The Energy Voice Out Loud presenting trio play a game of Good News, Bad News and they debate whether the first quarter reports were positive or as one analyst said, "disappointing".
Finally, Energy Voice has been at the Innovation zero conference in the capital as London correspondent Jessica Davies chats with Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson as he defended his views on zonal pricing. He has been a supporter of the structure that will see Scotland's energy prices plummet, however, others have said that the move would impact the economic viability of wind projects in the country.