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Tisha Schuller welcomes Albert Girgis, head of growth at EQT, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear about EQT’s grit, resilience, and laser focus to get things done.
Albert Girgis serves as EQT’s head of growth which is part of the new ventures practice that develops, supports, acquires, and invests in new low carbon supporting products and solutions that enhance the value of EQT’s base business. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from University of St. Thomas. Prior to EQT, Albert’s experience includes roles as vice president of commercials, vice president of strategic development and director or corporate strategic development at Williams and senior director for major project development at Cheniere.
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Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible.
[Interview recorded on April 2, 2024]
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

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How to Be an Optimist with Albert Girgis

Energy Thinks with Tisha Schuller

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Overreach is Overrated 25:47

8 days ago25:47

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller unpacks the political and industry dynamics shaping today’s energy conversation. Tisha challenges both climate champions and fossil fuel advocates to stop the overreach and start building the middle path we require. Mentioned in the episode: The Myth and The Moment is available for pre-order . Get your copy today! “ What Passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for US Energy and the Economy ,” Rhodium Group “ Assessing Impacts of the House ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ on U.S. Energy Costs, Jobs, Health, Emissions ,” Energy Innovation Watch the episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Substack to hear me discuss The Myth and The Moment . Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on July 31, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Chad Zamarin on Donuts or Dumbbells? 31:54

22 days ago31:54

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A great conversation (as usual) with Williams’s new CEO, Chad Zamarin, kicking off Season 9 of the podcast. With the release of Tisha’s new book The Myth and The Moment just around the corner, this episode dives into the core themes shaping today’s energy landscape—from the unraveling of the myth of an easy energy transition to the powerful opportunities emerging from this new moment. Since joining Williams in 2017, Chad has led the company’s expansion by guiding the corporate strategy process, delivering strategic acquisitions and providing commercial leadership across William’s various businesses, geographies and customers. Chad has a bachelor’s in materials engineering from Purdue University and holds an MBA from the University of Houston. Chad is located in Tulsa, OK. Watch the episode on YouTube . Pre-order The Myth and The Moment now! Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on July 7, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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How to Win Without Winning 19:08

5 weeks ago19:08

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In this bonus episode, Tisha Schuller shares five practical insights of advice from a recent keynote appearance for navigating disagreement and building alignment in tough rooms. This is a recap of a keynote given to the Energy Leadership Institute (ELI) . Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s forthcoming book, The Myth and The Moment . Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on June 13, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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The Zombie Myth 26:21

10 weeks ago26:21

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In this solo season finale, Tisha reflects on the biggest takeaways from writing The Myth and The Moment —and why a rational energy transition is no longer a given. She explores how industry leaders are navigating opportunity and credibility in a volatile environment, and what’s at stake as the Myth refuses to die. From zombie narratives to real leadership, this episode is a call to action for those ready to shape the future, not just survive it. Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s forthcoming book, The Myth and The Moment . The Both of These Things Are True newsletter, “ The Three Ts of Energy Realism ”. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on May 30, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Beyond Apocalypse: Real Climate Talk w/ Roger Pielke Jr. 29:15

12 weeks ago29:15

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Roger Pielke Jr. , senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and professor emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder to the Energy Thinks podcast. At AEI, Roger focuses on science and technology policy, the politicization of science, government science advice, and energy and climate. He is also a distinguished fellow at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, a research associate of Risk Frontiers (Sydney, Australia), and an honorary professor of University College London. Subscribe to Roger’s popular Substack, The Honest Broker . He has been published in the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal , The Guardian , and the Financial Times . Roger has written a number of books, including The Rightful Place of Science: Disasters and Climate Change (2018); The Edge: The War Against Cheating and Corruption in the Cutthroat World of Elite Sports (2016); Presidential Science Advisers: Reflections on Science, Policy and Politics (2011), with R. Klein; and The Climate Fix: What Scientists and Politicians Won’t Tell You About Global Warming (2010). Roger has a PhD in political science, an MA in public policy, and a BA in mathematics, all from the University of Colorado Boulder. Roger is located in Boulder, CO. Mentioned in the episode: Roger’s survey co-published with Ruy Teixeira: The Clean Energy Transition’s Voter Problem . Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter published on September 26, 2024: “ The 3 T’s of Energy Realism .” Watch the episode on YouTube to hear Tisha and Roger discuss The Myth and The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on May 12, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Tradeoffs and Truths 30:08

14 weeks ago30:08

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller explores why The Myth of an Easy Energy Transition remains stubbornly persistent and how you, the oil and gas leader, are well placed to play a pivotal role in shaping the post- Abundance narrative. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s upcoming book, The Myth and The Moment . Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's new bestselling book, Abundance . Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter, “ Practical Environmentalism Is Inevitable ” The Energy Thinks podcast episode: Are We Beyond Peak Climate? with Ruy Teixeira Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on April 24, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Are We Beyond Peak Climate? with Ruy Teixeira 34:02

16 weeks ago34:02

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Ruy Teixeira, nonresident senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute (AEI) to the Energy Thinks podcast. Ruy focuses on the transformation of party coalitions and the future of American electoral politics. Before joining AEI, he was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress from 2003 to 2022. He is the author of many books, reports, and articles. He is the coauthor of The Emerging Democratic Majority , one of his most influential books, which was selected as one of the best books of the year by the Economist . Ruy is also often published including in the Atlantic , the American Prospect, National Review , the New Republic , the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal , and the Washington Post . He hosts “ The Liberal Patriot ” podcast and co-edits the blog on Substack. He is also a contributing writer at The Washington Post and The Free Press. He holds a PhD and MS in sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His dissertation on declining voter turnout was published as Why Americans Don’t Vote: Turnout Decline in the United States, 1960–1984 . His BA is from the University of Michigan. Ruy is located in Washington, DC. Mentioned in the episode: The Liberal Patriot podcast: Ruy’s interviews with Marc Dunkelman and Derek Thompson . Ruy’s piece published January 9, 2025: The Unstoppable Rise of Energy Realism . Ruy’s AEI report with Yuval Levin published October 11, 2024: Politics Without Winners: Can Either Party Build a Majority Coalition? And another AEI report published from Ruy on May 10, 2023: From Environmentalism to Climate Catastrophism: A Democratic Story. Ruy’s survey co-published with Roger Pielke Jr.: The Clean Energy Transition’s Voter Problem . Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Energy Thinks Podcast: Secret?! Practical Environmentalism with Matthew Yglesias . Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter published on November 21, 2024: Practical Environmentalism Is Inevitable . Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Ruy discuss The Myth and The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on April 14, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Freak Out! 24:47

18 weeks ago24:47

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller reflects on the role of leadership and strategy during times of uncertainty. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s first book, Accidentally Adamant . Recent Both of These Things Are True newsletters, “ The Myth Revealed by The Moment ” and “ Everything Changes. Here’s a Plan for That ”. If you’re able to help those in need during these times of uncertainty, please consider participating with your local food bank . Special shoutout to Lindsey Slaughter who has stuck through all the ups and downs with Tisha and 10 years of Adamantine Energy. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on April 8, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Private Conversations 28:01

20 weeks ago28:01

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller reflects on the current state of the energy sector, the shifting political landscape, and how companies can navigate this ever-changing environment. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Both Of These Things Are True newsletters “ Thank You for Smoking ” and “ Climate Warrior or Climate Curious ”. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on March 15, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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You're the Stable One 16:22

22 weeks ago16:22

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller explores the best way you can take advantage of the current political chaos: with steady and steadfast leadership. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Both Of These Things Are True newsletters “ Thank You for Smoking ” and “ Climate Warrior or Climate Curious ”. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on February 26, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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The Energy Eclipse with Lorna Luebbe 29:01

24 weeks ago29:01

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Lorna Luebbe, general counsel, senior vice president, and chief sustainability officer for Puget Sound Energy to the Energy Thinks podcast. Lorna received a bachelor’s degree in geology and economics from Cornell University and received her law degree from Lewis & Clark. She also completed the Executive Management Program from the University of Washington. For 23 years Lorna has worked for Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Her roles have included senior corporate counsel, assistant general counsel, director of environmental services, deputy general counsel, and vice president of sustainability. She is responsible for PSE’s sustainability efforts and progress toward PSE’s aspirational Beyond Net Zero Carbon goal. Lorna also handles complex litigation and other legal issues on behalf of PSE. Lorna is located in Seattle, Washington and tries to keep up with her three very active teenagers in her free time. Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Lorna discuss The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on February 12, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Resilience in a Chaotic World with Arnab Datta 38:38

26 weeks ago38:38

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Arnab Datta, managing director of policy implementation at Employ America and director of infrastructure policy at the Institute for Progress (IFP), to the Energy Thinks podcast. Arnab brought his expertise in policy and law to Employ America starting in 2020 and joined IFP in 2023. Prior to this, he served as a legislative fellow for Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), where he focused on housing policy. He also served as a law clerk with the Senate Judiciary Committee. Arnab has worked as both a teacher and a school leader in Bombay, India. He received a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School where he was Articles Editor on the George Washington Law Review and also received a M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Mentioned in the episode: Arnab’s New York Times opinion piece published December 8, 2024: Climate Activists Need to Radically Change Their Approach Under Trump . Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletters, Practical Environmentalism Is Inevitable and The 3 T’s of Energy Realism . Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Arnab discuss The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on January 23, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Could Climate Action Accelerate Under Trump 2? 34:04

28 weeks ago34:04

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Rebecca Keller-Friedman , director at Adamantine Energy, to the Energy Thinks podcast. In her role, Becca guides clients through the nuanced intersection of climate, ESG, disruptive technology and geopolitics to mitigate the unique risks facing each oil and gas company. Tisha and Becca dive into the complex landscape of the energy transition, discussing how the forces of The Moment can present as either headwinds or tailwinds to decarbonization. Becca received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis and a PhD in organic chemistry from Colorado State University. Becca currently resides in the Dallas, TX metro area. Mentioned in the episode: The Sarah Troise study, Public Attitudes Towards Electricity Decarbonization and Meeting 2035 Goals . The Tufts study, The Youth Vote in 2024 . Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter published on November 7, 2024: Is Power Demand a Force? Or a Directional Driver? Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Becca discuss The Moment, and to sneak a peak at Becca’s special guest, Cinnamon. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. And special thanks to Morgan Gass and Maanav Jhatakia for all their hard work researching The Moment. [Interview recorded on January 16, 2025] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Truth Bomb vs. Diplomacy 21:38

30 weeks ago21:38

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller explores a core controversy at the heart of how oil and gas leaders discuss energy and climate: truth bomb or diplomatic engagement? How energy leaders respond will inform the opportunities ahead. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Both Of These Things Are True newsletters Three Ts of Energy Realism and Practical Environmentalism Is Inevitable . Matthew Yglesias’ 2024 year-ending appearance on Energy Thinks : (Secret?!) Practical Environmentalism with Matthew Yglesias , and his Substack: Slow Boring , subscribe to his newsletter here . The Bloomberg Podcast Zero: The Climate Race: What is the Exxon CEO doing on a climate podcast? Climate Activists Need to Radically Change Their Approach Under Trump by Arnab Datta Trump’s Choice to Run Energy Says Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous by Lisa Friedman The response to Lisa’s NYT article: Can we please have a nuanced discussion of development and fossil fuels? by Todd Moss . Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Episode recorded on December 17, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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(Secret?!) Practical Environmentalism with Matthew Yglesaias 47:26

34 weeks ago47:26

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Matthew Yglesias, journalist and writer at Slow Boring, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Matt is a veteran internet content creator with an expertise in American politics and public policy. He is also a columnist for political and policy opinion at Bloomberg and the author of several books including One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger. Slow Boring is a daily newsletter about American politics and public policy that consistently ranks on Substack’s politics top ten list. He also co-hosts Grid’s podcast, Bad Takes. Matt has published articles for publications such as The American Prospect, The Atlantic, Slate, and Vox, which he co-founded and hosted The Weeds podcast. Matt received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and currently resides in Washington, DC. Mentioned in the episode: Matt’s compelling piece published November 12, 2024: A Common Sense Democrat manifesto. Matt’s compelling piece published December 2, 2024: We need reality-based energy policy. Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter published on November 21, 2024: Practical Environmentalism Is Inevitable. Energy for Growth Hub, a global think tank advancing data-driven solutions to end energy poverty and build a high-energy climate-resilient future for everyone. Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Matt discuss The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on December 4, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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What Hasn’t Changed 23:01

36 weeks ago23:01

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In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller dives into two big ideas that are shaping the future of energy and the role of the oil and gas industry in a rapidly evolving world. Tisha explores what hasn't changed about energy, climate, and decarbonization, and what lessons industry can learn from the progressive left's journey, and how it relates to the energy sector. These topics and more will be explored in greater detail in upcoming Both of These Things Are True newsletters. Mentioned in the episode: A special thank you to Roger Pielke for mentioning the Both of These Things Are True newsletter in his Honest Broker Substack, as well as for his continued work in the industry. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on November 24, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Pension Pressures with CalSTRS Nile Garritson 27:02

39 weeks ago27:02

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Nile Garritson, portfolio manager at CalSTRS, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Tisha and Nile met when they co-spoke on “The Evolution of ESG” panel at the Barclay’s Energy CEO conference in September 2024. CalSTRS is the California State Teachers' Retirement System. Founded in 1913, CalSTRS manages one of the largest pension funds in the U.S., serving over 1 million members, including teachers and education staff across California. Nile has a long track record investing in the energy industry, with experience in fundamental research and a focus on low-carbon and net-zero solutions. Nile received a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Nile discuss The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on October 31, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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The Angels in The Details with John Dabbar 30:52

41 weeks ago30:52

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Tisha Schuller welcomes John Dabbar, managing director of low carbon technologies at ConocoPhillips, to the Energy Thinks podcast. The low carbon team at ConocoPhillips evaluates opportunities and technologies that can closely integrate with the company’s global operations, markets, and competencies. John led the National Petroleum Council (NPC) study released in April 2024 “Charting the Course: Reducing GHG Emissions From The U.S. Natural Gas Supply Chain,” which was requested by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Prior to his current role, John has two decades of experience at ConocoPhillips where he previously served as VP of federal and state government affairs, global marine manager and VP, Russia and Caspian transportation. John sailed as an engineer on commercial vessels and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 10 years. He received a Marine Engineering degree from Maritime College and an MBA in finance from St. Mary’s College. In his free time, John volunteers as a member of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Mentioned in the episode: John recently led the “Charting the Course: Reducing GHG Emissions From The U.S. Natural Gas Supply Chain,” report. Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and John discuss The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on October 17, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Hydrogen Horizons with Chevron's Austin Knight 42:32

43 weeks ago42:32

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Austin Knight, vice president, hydrogen at Chevron to the Energy Thinks podcast. Austin received an electrical engineering bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and completed his master’s in business administration from Texas McCombs School of Business. He completed the Centre for Management Development executive education program from the London Business School. As the vice president for Chevron New Energies, Austin is responsible for accelerating Chevron’s lower carbon business prospects, including the commercialization of Chevron’s hydrogen business opportunities. Prior to joining Chevron, Austin served as the vice president, Large Industries World Business Line for Air Liquide, a world leader in industrial gases, supplying over 400 global customers with oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas. Mentioned in the episode: Austin recently led the National Petroleum Council Harnessing Hydrogen report. Stakeholder engagement findings can be found on npc.org . You can learn more about the Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) hydrogen project in Delta, Utah here. Watch the video on YouTube to see Tisha and Austin discuss The Moment. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on October 1, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Trust Underpins Transformation with Stanford's Naomi Boness 25:44

45 weeks ago25:44

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Naomi Boness, managing director of both the Standford University Natural Gas and Hydrogen Initiatives to the Energy Thinks podcast. Prior to her role at Stanford, Naomi held technical and management positions at Chevron for over a decade where she most recently worked in upstream strategy and portfolio analysis, with particular emphasis on North America shale gas and global LNG projects. Naomi received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Leeds, a Master of Science from Indiana University Bloomington, and a PhD in Geophysics from Stanford University. She currently serves on many boards such as The Energy Leadership Institute, OpenMinds, Inc., Babcock & Wilcox, Ambient Fuels, LLC., geCKo Matericals, Aemetis, and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. Naomi is an advisor for Ammobia, Partnership to Address Global Emissions, Veriten, and EvolOH. In her free time, Naomi volunteers as an educator at interview workshops at Wardrobe for Opportunity in the San Francisco Bay Area. Watch the video on YouTube to see Naomi’s special furry-friend and co-worker, Ginny! Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on September 16, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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The Fast Long Game with Matt Kolesar 42:44

47 weeks ago42:44

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Matt Kolesar, chief environmental scientist at ExxonMobil to the Energy Thinks podcast. Matt received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Akron and completed executive leadership training at the University of Michigan in June 2023. Matt is an internationally recognized 26-year ExxonMobil veteran who leads global advocacy and issue management of methane and flaring. He also manages corporate sustainability focus areas for water, land and habitat, and operational waste. Mentioned in the episode: Both of These Things Are True: The Offense Myth ExxonMobil’s Global Outlook. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on August 27, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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The Moneyball Mindset with Scott Hallam 45:03

49 weeks ago45:03

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Scott Hallam, president and CEO at Boardwalk Pipelines to the Energy Thinks podcast. Scott joined Boardwalk in September of 2023 with over two decades of upstream, midstream, and downstream experience in the natural gas industry. Prior to joining Boardwalk's leadership Scott held various leadership roles in operations, commercial, engineering, construction, environmental, and safety. Listeners will hear the importance of asking the right questions: with company leadership, with stakeholders, and with leaders concerned about the energy future. Scott relates this analogy to one of his favorite movies, Moneyball, which is also a New York Times Bestseller. Scott discusses his takeaways from the midcontinent independent system operator (MISO) reliability imperative report released in February 2024. Scott received a bachelor’s degree from Ashland University as well as an MS and MBA from the University of Findlay. He currently serves on the Southern Gas Association Board of Directors and is the Executive Board chair through December 2024. Scott also serves on the Board of Trustees of the United Way of Greater Houston and on the Board of Directors of The Santiago Partnership. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on August 14, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Beyond Single Solutions with Amy Cradic 27:52

1 year ago27:52

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Amy Cradic, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Non-Utility Businesses, Strategy and External Affairs, at New Jersey Resources, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Amy is responsible for providing leadership, management, and vision to NJR Clean Energy Ventures, NJR Energy Services, and NJR Midstream while also overseeing the company’s Corporate Strategy, Government Affairs, Communications and Sustainability functions. Listeners will hear how Amy leverages her past experience in government into the private energy sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from The College of New Jersey, an MA in communications from the New York University and an Advanced Management Program Certificate from Harvard. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on May 13, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Work the Problem with Shawn Patterson 38:33

1 year ago38:33

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Shawn Patterson, President and CEO at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear how Shawn sees opportunities within all risks. Shawn holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He serves on the boards of ONE Future, the Southern Gas Association, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Water Resource Agency. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on April 30, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Fueling the Future of Aviation with Air bp’s Federica Berra 29:39

1 year ago29:39

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Federica Berra, senior vice president of Air bp, one of the world’s leading suppliers of aviation fuel products and services, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear about how the aviation industry is working collaboratively to push towards their goal of net zero by 2050 in part through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. Federica is an internationally recognized expert in the natural gas, LNG, and power sectors. She joined bp in 2020 as the Senior Vice President of Integrated Gas & Power (IGP), a global team that plays a key role in developing infrastructure and access to new markets, integrating the natural gas and power value chains. Federica holds an M.S. in chemical engineering from Sapienza Universita di Roma in Rome, Italy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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How to Be an Optimist with Albert Girgis 25:19

1 year ago25:19

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Albert Girgis, head of growth at EQT, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear about EQT’s grit, resilience, and laser focus to get things done. Albert Girgis serves as EQT’s head of growth which is part of the new ventures practice that develops, supports, acquires, and invests in new low carbon supporting products and solutions that enhance the value of EQT’s base business. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from University of St. Thomas. Prior to EQT, Albert’s experience includes roles as vice president of commercials, vice president of strategic development and director or corporate strategic development at Williams and senior director for major project development at Cheniere. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on April 2, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Lessons from Four Years of New Energy Ventures with Brian Hlavinka 43:24

1 year ago43:24

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Brian Hlavinka, vice president of new energy ventures at Williams, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Brian’s insights and advice on how oil and gas companies can expedite success in their new energy ventures endeavors. Brian also speaks on the importance of partnerships between policy specialists and executives and how those alliances shape progress on the hill. Brians leads a decarbonization-focused business development team committed to building a sustainable, clean energy future. His team develops and executes projects across the clean energy spectrum, including solar, wind, renewable natural gas, energy storage, responsibly sourced gas, hydrogen, and CCUS. Prior to his role at Williams, Brian served in various roles at Cheniere Energy, Audubon Engineering, and DCP Midstream ranging from project engineering to project management and commercial development. Brian is also the founding Vice Chairman of the Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition (CHFC), a diverse industry group focused on the development of a clean hydrogen economy and an advisor to the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas and Innovation Labs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston. Brian currently resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Follow all things Adamantine Energy and subscribe to Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Kayla Chieves who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on March 5, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Climate Plan of Attack with Regina Mayor 25:26

1 year ago25:26

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Regina Mayor, global and U.S. head of energy and natural resources at KPMG, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Regina’s insights into KPMG’s 2023 CEO Outlook survey including key takeaways for future proofing energy leaders. Regina also shares the energizing experience of attending COP28 and the inspired vision she took away on the energy future. Regina Mayor serves as KPMG’s global and U.S. head of energy and natural resources. She is a recognized thought leader on the disruptive trends facing the various segments of the energy value chain and brings over 25 years of experience delivering large-scale business and technology changes to major energy companies around the world. Regina is an expert on energy trends and oil prices, frequently appearing on major TV news networks like Bloomberg, CNBC, and Fox Business, and in top-tier business press including Reuters, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. She is also a strong voice for women and inclusion and has been recognized for her advocacy. Regina is the host of KPMG’s annual Global Energy Conference and is a sought-after speaker and participant for major industry forums. She attended the World Economic Forum in Davos as a delegate representing KPMG, participating in key sessions that support the meeting’s annual agenda. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Cornell University and a master of public policy from Harvard University. She was an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and interned at the Pentagon as part of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) liaison office. Regina was born and raised in Pearl City, Hawaii, and currently resides in Houston, TX. Follow all things Adamantine Energy and subscribe to Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter and Kayla Chieves who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on February 20, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Energy Leadership is Personal w/ NY Public Service Commissioner Burman 33:13

1 year ago33:13

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Tisha Schuller welcomes Diane Burman, New York State Public Service Commissioner, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Diane’s thoughts about the personal, emotional, and unique relationship stakeholders have with energy. Diane also discusses her experience engaging in the hard conversations about the expectations of the energy future from New Yorkers who are paying attention now more than ever. Diane Burman currently serves as a Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission, which regulates the state’s electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications utilities. She is also a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, serving on committees related to critical infrastructure, natural gas, and pipeline safety. Prior to the Commission, Diane was with the New York State Senate since 2009, including serving as the Chief Counsel to the Republican Conference. Prior to her position with the Senate, she served as Special Counsel to the New York State Public Service Commission. Diane has held a number of other legal and management positions, including Executive Director of the New York State PTA, Assistant Executive Director of the Albany Jewish Community Center, and Director of Pro Bono Affairs for the New York State Bar Association. She has served in several high-level positions within state government, including Assistant Counsel with the Department of Economic Development, Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Law, Senior Court Attorney with the Unified-Court System, and as a judicial clerk for the New York State Court of Appeals. She was also an adjunct legal professor at Hofstra University and Adelphi University. Diane obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Molloy College and her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law. She was admitted to the bar in 1992. A life-long New Yorker, Diane Burman currently resides in the Capital District with her family. Follow all things Adamantine Energy and subscribe to Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter at www.energythinks.com . Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter and Kayla Chieves who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on February 14, 2024] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com…

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Moving the Needle at COP 28 with Saamir Elshihabi 42:59

1 year ago42:59