The Fuel for Thought Podcast podcast

The Fuel for Thought Podcast

The Fuel for Thought Podcast is the world’s first podcast about renewable fuels. Sylvain Verdier and Mikala Grubb from Topsoe, look into some of the most pressing topics about renewable fuels, covering the whole value chain of renewable fuel production, including feedstock supply, conversion technology, legislation, sustainable aviation fuel and much more. Together with a series of key industry players, experts, and influencers they discuss some of the challenges facing the industry, so you can benchmark your business, learn more about what is driving our industry and where it is heading.

The Fuel for Thought Podcast is the world’s first podcast about renewable fuels. Sylvain Verdier and Mikala Grubb from Topsoe, look into some of the most pressing topics about renewable fuels, covering the whole value chain of renewable fuel production, including feedstock supply, conversion technology, legislation, sustainable aviation fuel and much more. Together with a series of key industry players, experts, and influencers they discuss some of the challenges facing the industry, so you can benchmark your business, learn more about what is driving our industry and where it is heading.

 

#45

Propelling Progress: The new wave of ship engines in the seas of change

Let’s continue our exploration of the maritime industry’s journey toward decarbonization. ... more

20 Feb 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:11

20 Feb 2025


#44

A guide to shipping: the players and the path to transition

The maritime sector has set sail to embark on its energy transition. But who are the stake... more

05 Feb 2025

52 MINS

52:38

05 Feb 2025


#43

Gasification 4.0: Tried, tested, ready to scale renewable fuels production

For more than a century, gasification technology has been used to convert coal into fuel. ... more

22 Jan 2025

46 MINS

46:59

22 Jan 2025


#42

Which technologies are shaping Southeast Asia's energy makeover?

Southeast Asia’s 700 million people contribute to 4% of global energy usage. Today, a larg... more

08 Jan 2025

53 MINS

53:39

08 Jan 2025


#41

From field to fuel: exploring the role of intermediate crops in renewable fuels

Intermediate crops are worth our attention! With their recognition as a sustainable feedst... more

18 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:12

18 Dec 2024


#40

Renewable fuels 2024: A year of progress and promise

What has happened in the past year within the world of renewable fuels? If you’re looking ... more

11 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:34

11 Dec 2024


#39

SAF Special #3 of 3: Fast-tracking SAF! Your complete guide to co-processing

Allow us to introduce the fastest pathway to begin your sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pr... more

27 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:15

27 Nov 2024


#38

SAF Special #2 of 3: Sky-high ambitions: Investing in the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

For the first time ever, we dedicate an entire SAF Special to exploring the financial aspe... more

13 Nov 2024

44 MINS

44:33

13 Nov 2024


#37

SAF Special #1 of 3 From combustion to contrails: Unveiling jet fuel mysteries

Get ready for a much-needed deep dive into the science and chemistry of jet fuels to under... more

30 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:49

30 Oct 2024


#36

Back to science: why analytical chemistry is the hero of your renewable fuels production

Decarbonization is driving us towards feedstocks that are completely different from the fo... more

05 Mar 2024

53 MINS

53:11

05 Mar 2024


#35

Latin America's role in shaping the global renewable fuels market

When it comes to the production of renewable fuels, Latin America is a region filled with ... more

13 Feb 2024

40 MINS

40:51

13 Feb 2024


#34

Your one-stop guide to catalysts crucial role in renewables

Step into the fascinating world of catalysts with us! Far from being mere commodities or u... more

24 Jan 2024

54 MINS

54:20

24 Jan 2024


#33

New perspectives on the feedstocks of the future

We'll be peering into our crystal ball to explore which feedstocks will be used to produce... more

04 Jan 2024

52 MINS

52:05

04 Jan 2024


#32

Unveiling the true environmental impact of fuels

A life cycle assessment (LCA) is essential in comprehensively assessing the full environme... more

13 Dec 2023

48 MINS

48:32

13 Dec 2023


#31

Renewable fuels are still powering ahead. Are you on track?

The landscape of renewable fuels has changed significantly since we wrapped up season four... more

21 Nov 2023

47 MINS

47:01

21 Nov 2023


#30

SAF Specials #3 of 3: Faster at-scale deployment of SAF - how?

Bill Gates established Breakthrough Energy in 2015 with the aim of funding technologies th... more

31 Oct 2023

43 MINS

43:58

31 Oct 2023


#29

SAF Specials #2 of 3: Propelling the aviation industry towards 100% unblended SAF

Jet engine producer, GE Aerospace, is supporting net-zero emissions in aviation by explori... more

17 Oct 2023

56 MINS

56:06

17 Oct 2023


#28

SAF Specials #1 of 3: What is Norwegian's mission to cut emissions by 45% by 2030?

With an ambitious goal of 45% emissions reduction by 2030, Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegia... more

02 Oct 2023

49 MINS

49:22

02 Oct 2023


#27

Can ammonia and methanol revolutionize the maritime world?

Maritime transport is the last to start its decarbonization transition. The International ... more

06 Feb 2023

52 MINS

52:29

06 Feb 2023


#26

Is new European legislation the seismic change the industry has been waiting for? Part II

In the episode 4 we started the conversation about Fit for 55 – what are the goals and phi... more

22 Jan 2023

54 MINS

54:09

22 Jan 2023


#25

Is new European legislation the seismic change the industry has been waiting for? Part I

On July 14, 2021, the European Commission launched its largest regulatory initiative as pa... more

09 Jan 2023

48 MINS

48:29

09 Jan 2023


#24

Deep dive into the decarbonization strategy of a European refinery

European refineries are under pressure to decrease their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions an... more

18 Dec 2022

39 MINS

39:25

18 Dec 2022


#23

Will the new North American renewable legislation start another gold rush?

North America have recently seen the implementation of highly ambitious initiatives to sup... more

02 Dec 2022

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:18

02 Dec 2022


#22

Renewable fuels are powering ahead: are you ready to follow?

Welcome to season four of The Fuel for Thought Podcast.   Since the last season the global... more

17 Nov 2022

55 MINS

55:51

17 Nov 2022


#21

SAF Specials #3 of 3: The SAF journey: from vision to production

Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (especially HEFA-SPK) is done at industrial scale ... more

13 Oct 2022

44 MINS

44:31

13 Oct 2022