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Xoserve Decarb Discussions
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.
Episodes
17 episodes
The sustainable progress being made at Tyseley Energy Park
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 trans...
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Episode 17
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16:11
The past, present and future of Tyseley Energy Park
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 ...
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Episode 16
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29:41
Reshaping the UK’s gas infrastructure: what can we learn from the past?
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 d...
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Episode 15
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21:48
Championing and supporting women in energy and utilities
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 i...
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Episode 14
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21:25
Considering fuel poverty as the energy system changes
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 pove...
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Episode 13
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31:37
Heat demand and the role of energy storage: what are our options?
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 Birming...
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Episode 12
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42:03
A conversation about the Hydeploy project
Hydrogen blending: Delivering safe, non-disruptive and cost-effective carbon reduction for gas customersIn this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Charles Perez-Storey, Principal Engineer at ...
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Episode 11
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39:05
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From food waste to clean energy: the role of anaerobic digestion
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...
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Episode 10
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18:57
What are the best options to decarbonise energy?
Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speaker:Thomas Baxter, co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition and Senior Lecturer at the University of AberdeenHy...
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Episode 9
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39:31
Living in a hydrogen home
Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speaker: Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Northern Gas NetworkHave you ever wondered how it would be to live in a house where natural gas h...
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Episode 8
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24:31
Is Britain ready for hydrogen blending?
Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speakers:James Earl, Director of Gas at the Energy Networks AssociationMegan Bray, Market Development Lead at National GridBethan Winte...
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Episode 7
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25:46
The role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK gas grid
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 pl...
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Episode 6
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17:34
How can biomethane help us achieve a net zero gas grid?
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 electr...
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Episode 5
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29:12
Decarbonising UK gas: A focus on meter asset ownership and management
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 indust...
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Episode 4
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18:15
Decarbonising UK gas: The decarbonisation of domestic heating
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 Network...
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Episode 3
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28:27
Decarbonising UK gas: The gas metering journey to net zero
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 spir...
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Episode 2
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35:54
Decarbonising UK gas: how will the hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme benefit businesses?
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 ...
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Episode 1
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23:08
