A Chat with Benabbou Senouci on Algeria's Gas Deals, Energy Transition and Healthy Public Debate

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Gina Cohen, an Israeli gas expert, on the geopolitics of trade in the East Mediterranean region. They discuss infrastructure development, energy security, export scenarios, Europe's renewed interest, new regional alliances and Israel's domestic policy environment. Gina is also sharing her personal journey in which she learned to speak up and lean in. This episode was recorded on May 27, 2022.

Leslie Palti-Guzman is exchanging with her eight-year-old son on the Russia-Ukraine war. He had many questions that he wanted to share with other kids. He asked Leslie about Europe's dependence on Russian energy, the refugee crisis, the role of China and many other topics. Audience: Third Grade and above. This episode was recorded on May 2, 2022. 

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Dr. Benabbou Senouci, macro economist and professor in Oran's Ecoles Superieures d'Economie, Algeria. This episode in French, recorded on Apr. 29, 2022, discusses Europe's renewed interest in Algeria's hydrocarbons, and what is means for Algeria's economy diversification away from fossil fuels. We delve into Algeria's renewable and hydrogen goals. Benabbou is sharing his thoughts about his students' interest in energy transition. 

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Phillip Cornell, Principal at Economist Impact on the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on energy trade flows. They discuss the state of play of sanctions and what further pressure, including a punitive tax on Russian oil, could mean for the world's economy. Their conversation touches on de-escalation in a post-war world, which could also become less globalized. Phillip explains his career path and when life threw him some curveballs. This episode was recorded on March 18, 2022. 

Was Germany's nuclear phase-out decision hasty and political or motivated by legitimate safety and environmental concerns? Why is nuclear back in the headlines and part of EU's green energy taxonomy? Leslie Palti-Guzman discusses with Colette Lewiner, senior advisor @Capgemini all things nuclear, investments, new technologies and politics. France's  looming announcement on new nuclear reactors shows growing divergences with Germany on energy issues. Colette shares her personal and social involvement in narrowing the gender gap in science. She is also explaining what she brings to the table as an independent Board member at more than six blue-chip companies. This episode was recorded on Jan. 31, 2022.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Gulmira Rzayeva, Founder of Eurasia Analytics. They delve into Europe's current energy crisis and the consequences for future investments in Caspian's natural resources, from natural gas to hydrogen. They discuss geopolitics, prices, decarbonization, stranded assets, power play (Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan). Gulmira has long been a voice for Azerbaijan explaining her country's energy policies and infrastructure projects #publicdiplomacy #thinktank #SouthernGasCorridor. This episode was recorded on Dec. 2, 2021.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Peter Coleman, former CEO of Woodside and Board Director of Schlumberger. They cover many topics: current gas price crunch, LNG trade, investment in oil and gas versus renewable, influence of shareholders, Australia's export and climate policies, China's market clout, US-Australia relations. Peter shares  his unique experience as a CEO of a large company. Make sure to listen to the end to find out what was his most difficult decision. This episode was recorded on Oct. 28, 2021.

Leslie Palti-Guzman, exchanges with Antoine Heuty, founder of Ulula, a software company that allows workers in the mining industry to alert their employers about unsafe working conditions. Antoine and Ulula are at the core of the action: Supply Chains, ESG, Mining, Data. Our conversation touches on the role of the extractive industry in the energy transition, social vulnerabilities in the mining supply chain, ESG, standards and social media. Antoine is also sharing his path in becoming an entrepreneur.  This episode was recorded on Oct. 20, 2021. 

Why is biogas less 'sexy' than hydrogen? You will start to hear much more about the ‘hippie gas’, which is biogas/biomethane, to decarbonize the electricity grid, cooking, and shipping (among other things). This is the topic of the latest Energy Vista podcast. Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Karen Sund on the growth prospects of biogas/biomethane, as a renewable, sustainable gas that will contribute to the circular economy. Karen is also sharing her passion about understanding full energy systems (local, national, international) and her obligation to say something, be outspoken. This episode was recorded on Jun. 11, 2021.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet (NKM), former Minister for the Environment in France, currently Senior Partner at Antin Infrastructure in the US. Is there a technological solution to avoid cyber attacks on critical infrastructure? Do our democratic societies have a healthy debate on climate change and energy transition? Will there be some Transatlantic cooperation on energy infrastructure? Only NKM can cover such a wide spectrum of issues with depth and original thinking.  Through the podcast, we discuss her personal trajectory and her environmental passion which are deeply intertwined with her professional journey. This episode was recorded on May 14, 2021.