Data Centers, SMRs, and the Future of Energy Security

In this episode of Green Shift, we welcome Paul Murphy—nuclear energy veteran and founder of Murphy Energy & Infrastructure Consulting—for a candid conversation about the future of energy.Paul breaks down the total system cost of different energy sources, explains why baseload power matters, and challenges common assumptions about renewables and nuclear. With co-hosts Dr. Victor Nian and Jordan Kronen, this episode goes beyond the headlines to tackle the real math behind the energy transition.🔋 Topics we cover:What "total system cost" really meansWhy LCOE alone can misleadThe case for nuclear in AsiaGrid realities and backup powerDebunking common critiques of nuclearListen if you're curious about:How to balance clean energy, cost, and reliabilityWhat hyperscalers are signaling about future power needsWhether renewables can truly stand alone📌 Green Shift is a podcast that makes sense of sustainability—especially from an Asian perspective.🧠 Hosted by:Jordan Kronen (guest host)Dr. Victor Nian (CSER)🎙️ Guest: Paul MurphySubscribe for future episodes and follow us for deeper dives.Read the policy brief on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/ca134fed-3c95-42d1-bf19-decdd72df6d1/downloads/66be7022-ba09-45d0-b2b6-339a0ddd8ba6/CSER_PB6_SG-MY%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Cooperation_Web.pdf?ver=1752843377572 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.