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Xoserve Decarb Discussions is a dedicated podcast exploring the road to net zero for the gas industry. We’ll be talking to sector experts to examine some of the most pertinent issues when it comes to decarbonising gas - and what it means for those of us involved. We’ll also be bringing you inspiring stories from across the industry on our quest to reach net zero.
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The sustainable progress being made at Tyseley Energy Park
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In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Xoserve’s James Verdon speaks to Tommy Allsopp, Sustainability Manager at Tyseley Energy Park. Bringing together industry, academics and local government, Tyseley Energy Park is on a mission to transform clean energy innovation in Birmingham and the wider region. By demonstrating new technologies and turning t…
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The past, present and future of Tyseley Energy Park
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In this episode of Decarb Discussions, our host James Verdon is joined by David Horsfall, Director of Property and Sustainability at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP). Listen as they discuss the long history of TEP’s site, the significance of its strategic location, and the exciting current and future projects going on in this unique environmental innovati…
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Reshaping the UK’s gas infrastructure: what can we learn from the past?
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In this episode of Decarb Discussions, our host James Verdon is joined by Professor Russell Thomas, who recently published a paper on the transformation of the UK gas industry between 1949 and the end of the 1980s. Listen as they discuss the challenges of the sector during the nationalisation of the gas distribution system, and what lessons can be …
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Championing and supporting women in energy and utilities
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In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Victoria Mustard, Xoserve's former Decarbonisation Strategy Lead spoke with a wide range of people from across the utilities industry about what can be done to better empower, encourage and support women in the energy and utility industry. Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Gues…
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Considering fuel poverty as the energy system changes
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In this episode of Decarb Discussions, join Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard as she talks to Matthew Cole, Head of Fuel Bank Foundation. Matthew’s work brings him into contact with many UK families and individuals struggling with fuel poverty. These are often people who understand very well how important energy efficiency is but can’t fund efficiency mea…
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Heat demand and the role of energy storage: what are our options?
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Heat demand and the role of energy storage: what are our options? In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Dr Grant Wilson, Associate Professor at Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham. Listen as they explore the issues that will impact future energy demand patterns, how the UK’s plans to decarbonis…
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A conversation about the Hydeploy project
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Hydrogen blending: Delivering safe, non-disruptive and cost-effective carbon reduction for gas customers In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Charles Perez-Storey, Principal Engineer at Progressive Energy about the planning and implementation of the Hydeploy project, how safety was built into every stage and why…
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From food waste to clean energy: the role of anaerobic digestion
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We’re told from an early age that throwing away food is wasteful. However, we don’t often think about the environmental impact of food waste – particularly in terms of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Christer Stoyell, Managing Director of Severn Trent Green Power, explains how the gas produced by organic wast…
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What are the best options to decarbonise energy?
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Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest Speaker: Thomas Baxter, co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition and Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen Hydrogen, when coupled with CCUS or produced from electrolysis using renewable sources, could provide a carbon neutral alternative to natural gas. But is this…
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Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest Speaker: Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Northern Gas Network Have you ever wondered how it would be to live in a house where natural gas has been entirely replaced by hydrogen? In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Nor…
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Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, Xoserve Guest Speakers: James Earl, Director of Gas at the Energy Networks Association Megan Bray, Market Development Lead at National Grid Bethan Winter, System Operations Manager at Wales & West Utilities Joel Martin, Biomethane Connections Manager at SGN In this episode of Decarb Discuss…
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The role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK gas grid
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In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Darren Elsom gives us an overview of the future of gas, and how we can accelerate the decarbonisation of the gas grid in the race to achieve net zero by 2050. Although natural gas will still play a crucial role in the next couple of decades, hydrogen is emerging as a promising carbon-neutral alternative. As wel…
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How can biomethane help us achieve a net zero gas grid?
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In this new episode of Decarb Discussions, we explore the role of biomethane in decarbonising our gas grid. Traditionally, biogas has been extracted from organic waste and burned to generate electricity. Now, with more electricity coming from renewables, there is the chance to give new purpose to biogas, upgrading it to biomethane that can be injec…
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Decarbonising UK gas: A focus on meter asset ownership and management
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In this podcast episode, hear Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard in conversation with experts from the UK’s leading gas metering organisations. A must-listen for meter asset owners, providers and managers; hear what industry peers believe the impacts of introducing hydrogen to the UK gas mix will have on asset management strategies. With hydrogen projects …
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Decarbonising UK gas: The decarbonisation of domestic heating
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In this podcast episode, hear Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard in conversation with some of the gas industry experts that are collaborating to trial hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas for heating UK homes. Northern Gas Networks and Cadent Gas Limited have worked together on the Hydrogen Village trials and Hydeploy project. With plans for the Uk’s …
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Decarbonising UK gas: The gas metering journey to net zero
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In this podcast session, we take a look at the role of metering in achieving a net zero gas system and the specific challenges metering organisations will face as we transition to low-carbon and then net zero carbon. In the spirit of collaborating towards a shared goal, hear what metering specialists would like the rest of the gas industry to know …
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Decarbonising UK gas: how will the hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme benefit businesses?
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In this podcast session, we will take a look at the new hydrogen Guarantee of Origin (GoO) scheme and why National Grid believes it will be so important to developing a successful low-carbon gas economy. With an in depth look at how I&C businesses will be affected and can benefit from the scheme. Hear how the GoO scheme will work and why National G…
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