How is one of the world's leading engineering firms driving the clean energy revolution? Today on the Clean Power Hour Patrick Hogan, Chief Client Officer at Black & Veatch, joins Tim Montague to discuss how utilities and other stakeholders can work together to green the grid by 2035. He provides insights from Black & Veatch's 2023 Electric Report survey of over 650 utility professionals.
Black & Veatch is one of the world's leading global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms specializing in building critical infrastructure across the energy, water, telecommunications, and government services sectors.
In this episode, hear how Patrick went from chemist to leading sustainability investments, before joining Black & Veatch to enable the energy transition. He shares findings from their 2023 Electric Report surveying utility professionals on integrating renewables, hydrogen's potential for low-carbon dispatchable power, the need for distributed and resilient microgrids, and preparing the grid for massive electrification.
One staggering statistic discussed during the episode is the 2000+ GW of planned power awaiting interconnection approval. Patrick sheds light on the lengthy 5+ year process that often causes significant delays in bringing clean energy projects online.
The conversation also touches upon various technologies that are shaping the clean energy landscape, including hydrogen, nuclear power, and energy storage. Patrick provides valuable insights into their potential and how they can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.
Finally, cybersecurity emerges as a major concern in protecting the modernized grid. Patrick emphasizes the critical need to address this issue as the energy industry becomes increasingly interconnected and reliant on digital systems.
Key Takeaways
1. How is Black & Veatch enabling the global energy transition as a leading EPC firm?
2. What are the main challenges and opportunities for utilities integrating more renewable energy today?
3. What emerging technologies like hydrogen and nuclear offer dispatchable low-carbon energy?
4. What is Black & Veatch's perspective on the role of natural gas as a bridge fuel?
5. What is Black & Veatch's outlook on the feasibility of green hydrogen scaling up affordably?
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