Podcast
Rethinking Resources
Hosted by OMV Aktiengesellschaft · EN
Climate change is a major challenge facing us today. We need to switch to sustainable solutions to maintain our standard of living in areas such as energy, mobility and plastic usage. This podcast explores the current challenges in the fields of energy and chemicals and the potential technologies and innovations that can help find solutions for the future. Join us on a journey to understand how this industry is transforming and how it can provide answers to the biggest questions of our time.
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Geothermal for all: On a mission to scalable renewable energy
Apr 9, 202400:30:59Tap to summarizeCan geothermal energy be scaled up globally? In this episode we look at the true arrival of geothermal energy – that important last link that connects this infinite, renewable resource with population centers around the world.To discuss this innovative geothermal energy solution, our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Dr. Carsten Reinhold, Geoscience Manager at Eavor. Eavor is a next generation geothermal energy company that promises clean, reliable, and affordable energy on a global scale. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usMore about Eavor: Eavor - The World's First Scalable Form of Clean Baseload PowerThe Eavor Loop: Technology - Eavor - Closed-loop Geothermal, Unlike Any OtherEavor in Geretsried: Eavor-Loop™ Geretsried (eavor-geretsried.de)OMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
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The Heat Below: Geothermal drilling techniques
Mar 26, 202400:21:26Tap to summarizeWhat are the distinctions between different geothermal systems? Why does OMV have to drill several kilometers deep for geothermal energy if geothermal heat can also be harvested several hundred meters deep? Is it necessary to establish new drilling sites every time, or is it possible to drill at existing locations? In this episode our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by two special guests to help us explore the depths of this topic: Nina Romich, project expert on low carbon business at OMV and Johannes Ettl, senior project manager for well construction at OMV. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
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Heat from within, a geothermal Odyssey to the Core
Mar 12, 202400:28:22Tap to summarizeWhat is the role of geothermal energy in the context of deep decarbonization and transitioning to a low carbon future? How much of Austria's energy needs will be covered by geothermal energy? How much of Europe's needs? In this episode our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Peter Seifert. He is one of the founding members of the Geothermal Society of Austria, the “GTÖ”, which promotes all things geothermal, arguing that tapping into shallow, mid-distance and deep sources is both wise and necessary to fulfill Austria's energy needs amid the transition to renewable energy. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface GTÖ: GTÖ - Home - Geothermie für Österreich (geothermie-oesterreich.at)GTÖ podcast: Gesammelte podcasts zum Thema Geothermie - Geothermie für Österreich (geothermie-oesterreich.at) Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
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Underground Promise: Harnessing Earth's Heat for Urban Comfort
Feb 27, 202400:27:25Tap to summarizeEverybody loves a treasure hunt, and it turns out there is a massive source of renewable energy buried right beneath Vienna. A project called „Deeep“ is on the verge of tapping into it and making the Austrian capital one of the world's first major cities to have geothermal energy become a big part of its future energy mix. To find out more about this ambitious treasure hunt, the progress made so far and the promise for tomorrow our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by two guests in this episode. Peter Keglovic is the project manager for geothermal energy at „Wien Energie”. Bernhard Novotny is head of OMV's Geothermal Projects in Low Carbon Business. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface Wien Energie: Wien Energie » Angebote zu Strom, Gas & FernwärmeProject Deeep: Climate-neutral district heating: Wien Energie and OMV establish joint venture for deep geothermal energy Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
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Heat from within – how geothermal energy works
Feb 13, 202400:33:52Tap to summarizeIn this new season we will be talking about an entirely hot new topic: geothermal energy. To find out all about how it works, why it isn't being used widely today, and whether it will be widely used tomorrow our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Edith Haslinger. She is a senior scientist for sustainable thermal Energy systems at AIT, the Austrian Institute of Technology. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology): Startseite - AIT Austrian Institute Of TechnologyGeothermal energy research project: Geothermal heating and cooling networks for industry, commerce and residential buildings The NEFI research project CASCADE is developing concepts for the geothermal heat supply of two municipalities and two industrial companies with gradual heat utilization - AIT Austrian Institute Of Technology Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
Transcribe →The changing gears of mobility
Sep 19, 202300:32:58Tap to summarizeWe all rely on mobility, but we need to switch to sustainable options. What will the future of transportation look like? Is electric mobility the optimal path forward? What else do we need?Our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Lina Mosshammer from the public benefit organization VCÖ and Eric Schulze, Senior Vice President of Retail Mobility & Convenience at OMV, to explore future trends in sustainable transportation. As they engage in discussion, they will be navigating the streets of Vienna emission-free. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-us OMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitments Electric mobility at OMV: Electric Mobility l Sustainable fuels & feedstocks l OMV.com | OMV.com VCÖ Mobilität mit Zukunft: VCÖ - Mobilität mit Zukunft (vcoe.at) What are e-fuels: E-Fuel – Wikipedia Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel | Climate-friendly future | OMV.com Nationaler Energie- und Klimaplan: Nationaler Energie- und Klimaplan: Konsultation gestartet (umweltbundesamt.at) Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
Transcribe →Sustainability Scores Uncovered?
Aug 22, 202300:26:07Tap to summarizeESG ratings are becoming ever more important when it comes to measuring the sustainability efforts of companies. But which factors do these ratings look at? How can companies like OMV, that might not be perceived as a sustainable company, get top ratings?Our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Laura Engshuber-Wohnhaas, senior expert for ESG management at OMV, to discuss the role of ESG ratings and how they ensure the sustainability and ethical impact of companies. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsWhat is ESG: Environmental, social, and corporate governance - WikipediaSustainable investment: Sustainable investments account for more than a third of global assets | ReutersSustainable Aviation Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel | Climate-friendly future | OMV.comGreen Claims Initiative: EMAS and the Green Claims initiative (europa.eu)Paris Agreement: The Paris Agreement | UNFCCCEU taxonomy: EU taxonomy for sustainable activities (europa.eu)Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: Corporate sustainability due diligence (europa.eu)Supply Chain Act: Supply Chain Act - WikipediaPrinciples for Responsible Investing: What Are the Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI)? - ESG | The Report (esgthereport.com) Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
Transcribe →Can we exit fossil NOW?
Aug 1, 202300:30:35Tap to summarizeHow can a possible path to net zero look like? Can we switch to renewable energy immediately and quit fossil fuels now? Our host and journalist Steve Chaid talked to Georg Brasseur, a leading expert on electrical engineering and the energy transition, about the steps that we need to take to accelerate the energy transition. Based on his scientific research, Professor Brasseur has mapped out a possible path to a successful transition to green energies, but he has come to some counterintuitive conclusions. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsAbout netER: new energy transition Europe Researchassociation - netER - Verein zur Weiterentwicklung der Energiewende EuropasEU energy import: The EU imported 58% of its energy in 2020 - Products Eurostat News - Eurostat (europa.eu)Synfuels or synthetic fuels: Synthetic fuel - WikipediaSolid oxide fuel cells: Solid oxide fuel cell - Wikipedia Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
Transcribe →Can plastics ensure a more sustainable future?
Jul 11, 202300:28:46Tap to summarizeThe switch from fossil fuels to renewables is being made possible by plastics. If this sounds counterintuitive to you, listen to this episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”. This time, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Bart Verheule, global marketing director for energy at Borealis, a plastic and chemicals company that is one of the world's leading providers of polyolefin solutions. They are discussing the role of innovative cables in the energy transition. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usMore about Borealis: Polyolefins | Base Chemicals | Fertilizers - Borealis (borealisgroup.com)OMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsOMV Strategy 2030: High-quality plastics for the energy transition: https://youtu.be/Z1Q9abUKSqUAbout the Ostend Declaration: European countries pledge huge expansion of North Sea wind farms | Wind power | The GuardianNuclear power: Nuclear power | Definition, Issues, & Facts | BritannicaBorealis Borlink technology: https://www.borealisgroup.com/innovation/technologies/borlink-technologyTenneT 2GW program: https://www.tennet.eu/about-tennet/innovations/2gw-programElectric current: AC and DC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_current#AC_and_DCGerman corridors project:https://www.borealisgroup.com/polyolefins/energy/cables/power-projects/german-corridors-projectBorealis Bornewables:https://www.borealisgroup.com/circular-economy/bornewablesMechanical recycling: https://www.omv.com/en/innovations/circular-solutions/recycling-technologiesAbout Quentys:https://www.borealisempoweringsolar.com/en/ Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
Transcribe →Can we bury carbon?
Jun 27, 202300:30:06Tap to summarizeIs CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) a groundbreaking technology that will pave the way to net zero or a total scam? Can CO2 even be stored underground safely and permanently? Why would we need that?In this episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Olivier Point (Olivier Point | LinkedIn), a geoscientist and Senior Project Manager for CCS at OMV (Norge) AS. Olivier will explain how CCS works and why he thinks that this technology is an important bridging technology that can help us reduce emissions while we transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV’s Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsOMV on Climate Change: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/focus-areas/climate-changeIPCC Mitigation of Climate Change Report 2022: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdfIEA Net Zero by 2050: https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050IEA CCU in the clean energy transition: https://www.iea.org/reports/ccus-in-clean-energy-transitionsWhat are amines?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amine Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv
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