Energy Technology: Industry Insights

As ore grades decline and cost pressures intensify, operators are being forced to rethink what sits in legacy assets. Technologies such as advanced sorting, bioleaching and nanotechnology are beginning to unlock value from material that has already been processed once.The shift is not straightforward. Commercial viability remains site-specific, classification gaps persist, and the economics hinge as much on cost reduction as on commodity prices. But the direction is clear: tailings are moving from liability towards potential asset.In this episode, we speak with Chamirai Nyabeze of Canada’s Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) about why that move.Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of Mining Technology and MINE magazine, is the host of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠Mining Technology⁠, ⁠Offshore Technology⁠  and ⁠Power Technology⁠ , all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Intro(01:30) Productivity in mining (02:50) Shaping cost structures (03:40) Change comes slowly(06:00) Where technology is taking root (08:10) Open to disruption (10:50) Finding value (12:05) ESG and the profit motive(12:45) Tech deployment

Global power systems are entering a new phase of transformation. Power demand is accelerating, driven by electrification across transport and industry as well as the expansion of digital infrastructure. At the same time, intermittent clean energy like wind and solar are scaling rapidly, making flexibility solutions essential to balance supply and demand and maintain grid stability.This is why energy storage is no longer just a benefit but a necessity.In this episode, we explore the global storage market's outlook, where growth is happening, the risks and new wave of innovation on the horizon, featuring insights from GlobalData's director of power industry research and analysis, Harminder Singh, and energy transition analyst and author of GlobalData's 2026 Emerging Energy Storage Technologies report, Clarice Brambilla.Jackie Park, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host and producer of this episode.Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Mining Technology, Offshore Technology  and Power Technology , all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Intro(02:41) Energy storage market outlook(04:50) Batteries: potential and risks(08:07) Emerging technologies(11:33) Challenges aheadResources from this episode:2026 Emerging Energy Storage Technologies2026 Battery Energy Storage Market Size, Share and Trends AnalysisRegister to GlobalData's upcoming Frontiers in energy storage webinar on 30 April 3PM BST.

Electric vehicle adoption is happening, curbing emissions and improving transport’s environmental profile. In recognition of Earth Day, the Energy Technology editors get together to discuss the implications of the shift for the power, oil and gas and mining sectors. Join us to assess the EV market landscape and associated infrastructure, as we unpick emerging trends in battery technologies, changing mineral demand and the future-proofing strategies of oil and gas operators. This episode includes thoughts from editor-in-chief Jackie Park, oil and gas editor Eve Thomas and mining editor Alejandro Gonzalez. Jackie Park is the producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Intro(01:13) EV market landscape and combustionvehicles(03:18) EV adoption in mining(06:31) EV infrastructure: innovation andexpansion(07:32) Oil and gas: competitor strategy(08:59) Battery technology and materials (10:03) Battery materialsResources from this episode:Strategic Intelligence: Electric Vehicles in PowerStrategic Intelligence: Electric Vehicles in Oil & GasDevelopment of Electric Vehicles in Surface & Underground MiningGlobalData briefing: US electric vehicle market amid trade and policy uncertainty

The conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has put pressure on global oil supply chains. Major producers in the Middle East include Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; with the Strait of Hormuz still closed and the US now blockading Iranian vessels, exports have been choked, and production has had to scale down rapidly. Markets have felt the ramifications, although security of supply looks different across the world. In this week’s episode, we consider how events since February 28 have transformed Middle Eastern exports, who the winners and losers are in oil, and whether normal supply chains can ever resume. Speaking on the unpredictable picture are four academics, analysts and experts: Dr Babatunde Anifowose, from the CEES School of the Environment at Coventry University; Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com; Rinaldo Brutoco, founder and president of the World Business Academy think tank and Paul Hasselbrinck, senior oil and gas analyst at GlobalData. Eve Thomas, editor of Offshore Technology, is the host and producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Introduction(00:27) The war and energy infrastructure(02:01) Iran’s oil position pre-war compared to now(02:38) The Middle Eastern export picture now (04:15) How supply chains are readjusting   (05:35) The importers and what has changed for them(06:37) Who are the winners and losers in oil?(07:28) Are the non-Hormuz producers the biggest winners?(08:56) Winners on the import side(09:47) The China question(10:31) Can supply chains pick up where they left off?(10:57) What lies ahead for global oil supply chains?(11:38) Outro

Sweden’s nuclear landscape has done a 180 in recent years, moving from plans for a phase-out now to ambitions for an expansion. The government has lifted the reactor cap, opened new sites and introduced measures to accelerate investments and deployments.The country’s nuclear roadmap now includes adding at least 2.5GW of capacity by 2035 and the equivalent of 10 new reactors by 2045.We're joined by Carl Berglöf⁠, national nuclear power coordinator of the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, to unpack their approach.This is a continuation of our discussion. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the first part on Power Technology for the full context.⁠⁠Jackie Park⁠⁠⁠⁠, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host and producer for this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Power Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Offshore Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mining Technology⁠⁠⁠⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠. (00:00) Intro (01:02) Nuclear’s competitiveness against renewables(03:00) Unlocking investment: policy and financing(07:19) Sweden's edge

In this episode, we examine GlobalData’s latest outlook forAustralian iron ore to 2035, exploring how slower production growth, ageing Pilbara assets and a tightly concentrated export market are reshaping the industry.With output still expected to rise modestly toward 1.1 billion tonnes, the focus is turning from expansion to replacement. At the same time, there is a shift from volume to quality, as decarbonisation is changing steelmakers’ needs, placing greater emphasis on higher-grade ore and new processing pathways.Joining the discussion are GlobalData’s director of miningresearch and analysis Dave Kurtz and mining analyst Prasanna Lakshmi, who break down the numbers behind the forecast, from project pipelines and production dips to pricing pressure and China’s continued dominance in demand.We assess whether Australia is entering a steady plateau ora more fundamental transition in the iron ore market.Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of GlobalData’s Mining Technology title, is the host for this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠⁠Power Technology⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Offshore Technology⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Mining Technology⁠⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠.  (00:10) Intro (01:05) Strategic position (02:10) Production outlook (02:55) The 2033 dip(03:50) WA concentration(05:25) Decarbonisation(06:20) Project pipeline (07:00) Looking to 2035

Conversations around AI are shifting from hype to substance, and large-scale deployment means that buzzwords like ‘efficiency’ and ‘autonomy’ are being put to the test. In oil and gas, AI rollout looks different across the value chain, and operators are exploring value in productivity, data analysis and resource optimisation. Join us to consider the current and emerging use cases for AI in the upstream, midstream and downstream, as we assess whether the technology has delivered on its promises, or whether we’re about to watch the bubble burst.  This episode features insights from three executives at solutions providers: Atila Mellilo, head of the Reservoir Centre of Excellence at Halliburton; Patrick Sullivan, CEO of Oceanit and Florent Baldeck, oil and gas business development manager for the EMEA and CIS regions at WEG. Eve Thomas, editor of Offshore Technology, is the host and producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Intro and AI in oil and gas(00:46) The upstream(00:58) How Halliburton uses AI to optimise processes(02:45) Advantages of AI in the upstream(03:42) The emerging use cases for AI in the upstream(05:18) The midstream(05:55) How Oceanit uses AI in the midstream(07:55) Oceanit’s Piggyback AI solution(09:29) How AI hype has played out in the midstream(10:48) The downstream(11:06) AI solutions in downstream operations(12:49) The challenges and potential of AI in the downstream(14:05) Outro

It’s the age of the digital energy economy. As the industry pushes to decarbonise while rushing to deploy more capacity to meet rapidly rising power demand, companies are increasingly relying on AI and digital innovation to manage more complex and decentralised energy networks. In this episode, we investigate which digital technologies energy companies and investors are betting on, which hold the most promise to transform the sector and whether AI is really worth the investment. Joining us to share their insights are Holly Anness-Bradshaw, ESG and technology analyst at GlobalData, who tracks emerging technology trends across the energy sector, and Nina Budazhapova, partner at Susten, an investment firm specialising in technologies that enable the energy transition. ⁠⁠Jackie Park⁠⁠⁠, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host for this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠⁠⁠Power Technology⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Offshore Technology⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Mining Technology⁠⁠⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠⁠.   (00:00) Intro (00:19) The digitalisation of energy: an overview(02:08) Digital disruptors(07:06) The age of AI: how should you invest?

How do you measure sustainability in mining? The question sits at the centre of the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) first sector standard dedicated to mining. Launched in January 2026, the GRI 14 framework aims to help mining companies report more consistently on their environmental, social and economic impacts. In this episode, we explore what the new standard means for an industry under growing scrutiny, from how “material” issues are defined to whether reporting frameworks can keep pace with the technological and regulatory changes in mining. Sharing her insights is GRI mining lead Gelkha Buitrago, who explains how the standard was developed and what it could mean for transparency and accountability across the sector. Alejandro Gonzalez, editor of GlobalData’s Mining Technology title, is the host for this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights.  Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠⁠Power Technology⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Offshore Technology⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Mining Technology⁠⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠.   (00:00) Intro  (00:48) GRI 14 as authoritative standard (03:15) Where did tensions occur?  (04:50) Industry pushback (05:10) Tech focus (06:30) Commercially sensitive data  

Women account for roughly 20% – one in five jobs – of the energy sector globally. Meanwhile, women make up double that share in the wider global economy. In this special episode, we honour Women's History Month and International Women’s Day by diving into women in energy, across power, oil and gas, and mining – where we stand, the progress made and yet to be made, and how we can move forward as an industry. Sharing their insights and advice for women in, or looking to enter, the energy workforce are Sabine Hauser, managing director for Shell Austria, and Lucy Webb, head of people partnering at So Energy.  ⁠⁠Jackie Park⁠⁠, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, and Eve Thomas, associate oil and gas editor, are the co-hosts for this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠⁠Power Technology⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Offshore Technology⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Mining Technology⁠⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠.  (00:00) Intro (00:40) The Numbers: Where Women in Energy Stand Today (02:38) Recruiting and Retaining Women (05:35) Women in Leadership (07:23) Spotlight: Shell Austria’s managing director Sabine Hauser (11:24) Advice for Women in Energy

The rising adoption of electric vehicles is changing the picture of fuel demand worldwide. As the transport sector becomes a diminishing custom base, oil operators are looking to plug the gap, and charging infrastructure offers a logical solution. Charging infrastructure in APAC’s rapidly growing market offers an even better one. Join us as we look at Big Oil’s pivot to the EV charging space, and assess why APAC’s market is ripe for investment. This episode features insights from three GlobalData analysts: oil and gas analyst Ravindra Puranik, energy transition analyst Clarice Brambilla and automotive analyst Methin Changtor. Eve Thomas, editor of Offshore Technology, is the host and producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters. (00:00) Intro(00:28) How electrification is changing global fuel demand (02:01) How oil operators are diversifying(02:35) EV charging infrastructure as a logical direction(03:36) Adapting to survive – choosing the APAC opportunity(04:59) EV adoption trends in APAC(05:59) How Big Oil is taking advantage of the APAC opportunity(07:35) Acquisitions and collaborations between Big Oil and EV mobility providers(09:07) Comparing APAC to other EV markets(11:24) What lies ahead for Big Oil and APAC’s EV market(12:15) Outro

Despite accounting for nearly half of global final energy consumption and 37% of energy-related emissions, heat is frequently overlooked in conversations around decarbonisation, mainly due to the complexity of the problem. As with the power sector, electrification is often touted as the solution – but is it that simple? Join us as we tackle the question: is electrification really the answer to decarbonising heat?  This episode features insights from Blaine Collison, executive director at the Renewable Thermal Collaborative and former director of the Green Power Partnership at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Chris Bataille, adjunct research fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, Cecilia Springer, principal associate at Synapse Energy Economics, and Neil Harrison, co-founder and director at Reheat. ⁠Jackie Park⁠, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host and producer of this episode of Energy Technology: Industry Insights. Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on ⁠Power Technology⁠, ⁠Offshore Technology⁠ and ⁠Mining Technology⁠, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our ⁠newsletters⁠. (00:00) Intro (03:32) Diving into electric technologies (5:50) Where electrification works – and where it doesn’t (7:45) Market and policy: what’s needed (13:09) Outlook 

Soon after the start of Trump’s second term, the pitfalls of the US’ reliance on China’s rare earths and other critical minerals were laid bare. The trade war between the two countries last year further underscored the precarity of the US’ position, when China, where roughly 70% of global rare earths are mined and around 90% is processed, restricted the US’ access to its supply and related technologies. While tensions have since died down, Trump’s efforts to secure domestic supply chains have only multiplied. His two main strategic levers? Onshoring and friendshoring. In this episode, we discuss how effective these strategies have been in countering China’s mineral dominance, with insights from the US Geological Survey’s mineral resources program coordinator Colin Williams, Graphite One’s senior vice president of mining Mike Schaffner and GlobalData senior mining analyst Gayathri Siripurapu. Candiece Cyrus is the host of this episode and editor of GlobalData's mining titles. Jackie Park is the producer of this episode.Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Mining Technology, Offshore Technology  and Power Technology , all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.  (0:00) Intro (1:19) Trump’s onshoring strategy (1:52) Graphite One on permitting reforms (2:58) Expanding federal ownership of domestic projects (3:57) USGS on processing and refining (5:53) Trump’s friendshoring strategy (7:34) Analysis of friendshoring impact (9:07) Onshoring vs friendshoring

Autonomous robotics offer an attractive solution to oil and gas operators navigating the four Ds, which define the bulk of the sector’s roles: dull, distant, dirty and dangerous. Robots can remove humans from risky situations, and provide high level insight in the most remote environments, but deployment isn’t plain sailing. Join us to discuss one adopter’s experience and the innovation behind it, as we zoom in on the gas-sensing, microphone-wielding quadruped Roberta, and its deployment at the Northern Lights facility. This episode features insights from Equinor’s head of asset autonomy Magnus Rørvik Brandtzæg, alongside ANYbotics’ senior director of sales and key accounts Mukesh Mukundun and department head of ANYmal X Joël Schlienger. Their expertise is supported by GlobalData analyst and author of a recent robotics report, Sathwika Addela. Eve Thomas is the host of this podcast and associate editor of GlobalData's oil and gas titles.Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.(00:00) Intro(00:30) Global robotics market(01:06) Leading robotics manufacturers and adopters(02:48) Technologies in autonomous robots(03:06) Roles robots will take over(03:48) The evolution of autonomy in robotics(05:21) Roberta the robotic ‘dog’(05:40) Roberta at Northern Lights(06:38) Equinor’s work with ANYbotics(07:24) The technologies in ANYbotics’ robots(08:37) Why autonomy matters in O&G(09:56) What is next for autonomy in robotics(13:18) Concluding thoughts on future demand(14:30) OutroLinks to resources from this episode:GlobalData's Strategic Intelligence: Robotics in Oil and Gas ReportEquinor's autonomous robotics: inspection 'dogs' and record-holding subsea dronesGlobalData energy intelligence: datasets and analysis

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 marked a decisive shift in energy policy for the US, with climate ambition deprioritised in favour of speed, reliability and national security. The administration's approach has revealed many contradictions: with record demand growth colliding with trade barriers, fossil fuel support rubbing up against entrenched clean energy economics, and rig count down but oil production up.Join us as we unpack the impact of Trump 2.0 so far on US nuclear, renewables, battery storage and thermal power and provide a full progress report on the President’s “drill, baby, drill” campaign. This episode features insights from the World Nuclear Association’s Henry Preston, Bloom Energy's policy head James Roth, Boston University professor of environmental science Robert Kaufmann, and GlobalData energy analysts Rehaan Shiledar and Paul Hasselbrink. Jackie Park is the co-host of Energy Technology: Industry Insights and editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles.Eve Thomas is the co-host of this podcast and associate editor of GlobalData's oil and gas titles.Find more news and strategic insights into all things energy on Power Technology, Offshore Technology and Mining Technology, all free to access. For quick daily updates, make sure to subscribe to our newsletters.(00:00) Intro(01:10) Data centres(01:53) Tariffs(02:52) Renewables: solar and wind(05:29) Energy storage(06:53) Nuclear power(09:02) Thermal power(10:44) "Drill, baby, drill"(11:53) Deregulation(12:59) Rig count and drilling trends(14:08) Oil production contradictions(15:10) Tariff impact on oil and gas(17:02) Summary of O&G under TrumpLinks to resources from this episode:How Trump’s second term changed the US energy and power landscapeLicence-heavy; tariff-light: Trump’s two-pronged approach so farA year on from ‘drill, baby, drill’, why are there fewer oil rigs in the US? GlobalData energy intelligence: datasets and analysis