Energy Superheroes

Julius Rone, fondly called the “Gas King” throughout his circle of peers, is certainly living up to his nickname. As the Group Managing Director and CEO of UTM Offshore, Julius is spearheading one of the largest energy projects to ever hit Nigeria. He recently helped sign a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas plant in the country. In this episode, Julius talks about what the new project means for energy security in Africa and the wider world.

Companies often think that they have to make a choice between doing good for their business or doing good for the environment. Simon Schillebeeckx is hoping to drastically alter that narrative. As the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Handprint, he’s helping companies make a positive impact with every business transaction. In this episode, Simon chats about his work at Handprint, what it’s like living in Singapore, and how investing in nature-based solutions is the future.

Ron Stein is teaching the world a thing or two about energy literacy. A professional engineer, energy advisor, and national TV commentator, Ron has spent much of his life trying to get more people to truly understand energy - where it comes from, how it works, and what we can expect in the future. In this episode, Ron talks about what he calls the “elephant in the room” when it comes to decarbonization, his Pulitzer Prize nominated book, and his long career in the energy industry.

This Energy Superhero is making big waves in the world of digital infrastructure. Based in the Greater Dublin metropolitan area, Garry Connolly describes himself as “a stubborn digital optimist, common sense advocate, possibleist and connector of people with challenges to those that have solutions.” As a top podcast host and an expert in digital infrastructure and digitalization, Garry is helping to shape the way we get connected on a global scale. In this episode, Garry talks about the future of data centers, how his love for human stories led him to become a podcast host, and the unique way he is blending digital infrastructure and bee conservation.

When it comes to climate and sustainability finance, not many have as much experience as Enrique Lendo. As a Project Coordinator at the UN Environment Program, Enrique plays a pivotal role in helping financial regulators evaluate climate policy and risk. In this episode of Energy Superheroes, Enrique dives into his career focused on global sustainability and the positive changes he’s seen in the space throughout the years.

Our latest Energy Superhero Jyotisman Rath is one of India’s Top 200 LinkedIn Creators, using his voice to bring energy sustainability to the masses. Born and raised in eastern India, Jyotisman is a chemical engineering master’s student focused on batteries and energy storage. In this episode, Jyotisman talks about his LinkedIn claim to fame, his thoughts on India’s energy future, and his work with novel battery technologies.

Have you ever heard of green hydrogen made from biomass?? We hadn’t either until we hosted Christopher Headrick on the podcast. As the founder and chairman of H2 Energy Group, Christopher is working on a new method of green hydrogen production that uses cuttings and fallen biomass from trees. Not only does this prevent decomposing biomass from emitting GHGs into the atmosphere, but it also has the added benefit of eliminating fire hazards by cleaning up forests. The resulting green hydrogen can be used to power trucks, planes, and more without emitting CO2. A win-win situation for all!   

Did you know that an estimated 6 billion gallons of water are lost every single day due to leaking pipelines in the U.S.? That adds up to $2.5 trillion spent each year on corroded pipe infrastructure. Luckily, our latest Energy Superhero Doug Jones has just the fix. As the CEO of Global Composite Piping Solutions (GCPS), Doug is working on new ways of manufacturing pipes that are durable, flexible, and lower in maintenance costs.

Ever heard of a nomad futurist? Meet Nabeel Mahmood - a self-proclaimed evangelist that advocates for the freeing power of technology, enabling us to work from anywhere, at any time. A podcast host, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and more, Nabeel believes in the transformational power of technology. He has over 18 years of experience helping large-scale global organizations overhaul their technology core to create massive growth - including as it relates to Cloud, iOT, Mobility, Big Data and beyond. 

Simona Rossetti, Senior Vice President for Global Operations, Controls, and Digitalization at Siemens Energy, shares her thoughts with Energy.Media on the three Ds – decarbonization, digitalization, and decentralization. In this episode, Simona talks about Siemens Energy’s priorities as the company works to support the global energy transition, as well as their search for new partners. Simona expresses her excitement over new clean energy breakthroughs, particularly the progress being made on green hydrogen. She also describes her methods for maintaining the mindset of a true Energy Superhero - focusing on work life balance and the importance of positive mentorship.