This week, Ryan and Ed are joined by new Energy Voice editor Mark Selby as he makes his podcast debut. Mark kicks off by discussing the role of Energy Voice as a platform for the UK energy sector, before diving into our recent interview with National Grid. We touch on grid connection waiting times and discuss the practical challenges of bringing on more generation capacity.

Next up, Ed is flying by the seat of his pants as he discusses Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and, more specifically, how poo could fuel our flights. The government has set a 2030 target for SAF, and Ed discusses a couple of technologies that might help us get there. Old tyres are one feedstock and - to the delight of Ed's son - sewage is another.

Finally, Ryan has turned his attention to Aberdeen's hydrogen hub as it takes final investment decision. The BP and Aberdeen City Council joint venture is now looking to pull together a report to explore how the city's existing supply chain can contribute to making this project a success.

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Now that Labour has formed the UK government, there are a lot of questions over who will be taking on the energy brief, what it will do and how quickly it will do it. This week Erikka, Mat and Ryan discuss all of the above.

Mat has been keeping an eye on who will be the new government's frontbench energy team and he runs through all of the announced MPs that are set to take up the challenge. A Scottish educator and a Labour Party rising star are two particular highlights.

Next up, Ryan discusses grid constraints and what the new government is doing to tackle the issue. The former chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark, will take charge of the UK government’s newly announced Mission Control. He will be working alongside National Grid and other industry partners to speed up the UK's energy transition. However, is this just a flash in the pan?

Finally, the trio answered a view-submitted question: What former energy secretary, past or present, would you invite to a dinner part and what question would you ask them?

In the penultimate episode of Bridges and Bottlenecks, Ryan discusses global energy systems with DNV’s head of department for risk advisory, Bwalya Kafwembe, and professor of energy systems engineering at the Imperial College of London, Niall Mac Dowell.

The trio discuss what net zero means to different regions and the restrictions some areas face when it comes to power distribution.

There is not one easy solution, as Niall said “There will be no one tool, we’ll need every tool in the shed” to cut emissions and deliver on global emissions reduction targets.

About Energy Voice

Energy Voice investigates and reports on what matters in global energy, helping sector leaders understand the geopolitical and economic factors underpinning current events, and giving them a view on what’s coming over the horizon. Each year, 3.4m professionals use Energy Voice as a trusted source of breaking news and insight.

For more information on how you can speak to those professionals across multiple platforms to build your brand and generate actionable business leads, visit energyvoice.com/content-services.

For a 30 day free trial subscription to the Energy Voice website and app, visit energyvoice.com/subscribe.